Research Senior Associate

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Senior Associate leads and conducts advanced research projects in support of departmental and institutional research initiatives. This role initiates and manages detailed research activities, contributes to the refinement and development of research methodologies, and performs advanced data analysis. The Research Senior Associate synthesizes and interprets complex data sets, ensures data integrity and accuracy, and prepares comprehensive reports and visual representations for internal and external stakeholders. This position executes research tasks with increasing independence while applying professional judgment within defined parameters.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Physics or equivalent experience.
• One (1) year of relevant experience with a Master’s degree OR Three (3) years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Expertise in cosmology, especially the analysis, modeling, and interpretation of data from large-scale spectroscopic surveys of galaxies and quasars.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications, including with the relevant collaborations for the above.
• Demonstrated professional research experience supporting complex research activities, including advanced data analysis, interpretation of large and complex data sets, and preparation of research reports and materials.
• Ability to independently lead and execute research projects of moderate scope and complexity, contribute to the development and refinement of research methodologies, and ensure data integrity, accuracy, and alignment with project objectives and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Leads and conducts advanced research projects in support of departmental and institutional research initiatives.
• Initiates and manages detailed research activities.
• Contributes to the refinement and development of research methodologies.
• Performs advanced data analysis.
• Synthesizes and interprets complex data sets.
• Ensures data integrity and accuracy.
• Prepares comprehensive reports and visual representations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Executes research tasks with increasing independence while applying professional judgment within defined parameters.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior