Post Doctoral Scientist - Suicide Prevention/Mental Health Research

Nationwide Children's HospitalColumbus, Ohio

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Job Description

Overview:

Dr. Donna Ruch in The Center for Suicide Prevention and Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) in Columbus, Ohio is seeking to hire a postdoctoral fellow with a desire to advance their training and skills in youth suicide prevention and mental health research. Applicants should have an interest in the epidemiology of youth suicide, the association between youth suicide and health service access and quality, health disparities, and suicide prevention interventions.

The postdoctoral fellowship is a 2-year, full-time appointment. Salary is commensurate with the National Institute of Health guidelines for postdoctoral fellows. Benefits are provided. The position is based at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Read more at this link: Donna Anne Ruch

Job Description Summary:

Conducts research, designs experiments, analyzes data, and presents findings under the mentorship of an established RI principal investigator or Senior Research Scientists. Appointment is a maximum of 7 years in length.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Designs experiments, develops protocols, and conducts research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
Assists in the training and supervision of technical support staff in performing specific techniques essential to carrying out the research program.
Records and analyzes data generated by the research study. Assists in the development of hypotheses for further investigation from the results of the studies performed.
Assists with the preparation of scientific and technical papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Presents findings at local and national research forums.
Collaborates with other ongoing research efforts either at NCH or at The Ohio State University.
Works toward research independence, preparing to submit proposals to and obtain funding from external granting agencies.

Education Requirement:

PhD or equivalent degree in relevant field of science, required.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

(not specified)

Skills:

Effective interpersonal skills required in interactions with scientists, physicians, and laboratory colleagues.
Excellent laboratory technical skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Ability to proactively manage and drive projects.

Experience:

Research experience from PhD program, required.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs

FREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Squat/kneel

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

Pressure in this position will vary depending on the workload. The workload will be heavy but manageable most of the time. Pressure may arise in the face of deadlines associated research and manuscript writing.

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

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