Research Scientist - Mental and Behavioral Health

About the Role

Conducts independent research, designs experiments, analyzes data, and presents findings under the mentorship of a principal investigator. Assists with training and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Designs experiments, develops protocols, and conducts research with faculty PI under minimal guidance.
• Serves as a mentor and training aide to new or junior staff.
• Trains and supervises 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.
• Prepares 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.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree in relevant field of science, required.
• 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, pushing/pulling 0-25 lbs, pushing/pulling 26-40 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.

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 with research and manuscript writing.