Post Doctoral Scientist - Jang Lab

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Designs experiments, develops protocols, and conducts research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
• Affords assistance 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.
• Aids in the development of hypotheses for further investigation from the results of the studies performed.
• Affords assistance in 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.

  Experience

  Research experience from PhD program, required.

  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.

    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.