Senior Research Scientist - Center for Surgical Outcomes

nationwidechildrens· 10 Nationwide Children's Hospital
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📍 Main Campus, Columbus, OHFull time
Full time10 Nationwide Children's Hospital

About this role

Overview:


 

The Center for Surgical Outcomes Research (CSOR) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital seeks a researcher to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of surgeons, biostatisticians, epidemiologists, research staff, and research trainees performing rigorous clinical and health services research to improve surgical care for children. The Senior Research Scientist will oversee research study design, data collection and management, statistical analyses, and dissemination of research findings. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation of analytic skills and prior experience with grant funding and leadership. Opportunities exist for both center leadership and progression towards a faculty appointment. Read more at this link: Link to Center


 

Job Description Summary:


 

Conducts independent research in a specific scientific area, designs experiments, analyzes data, and presents findings. Oversees and assists junior research staff and students.


 

Job Description:


 

Essential Functions:

  • Designs experiments, develops protocols, and conducts independent research. Develops project aims, objectives, and experimental techniques.
  • Supervises and mentors junior research staff and students. 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. Develops hypotheses for further investigation from the results of the studies performed.
  • Independently prepares scientific and technical papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Presents findings at local and national research forums. Writes first drafts of grant proposals and manuscripts. May be CO-PI on grant applications.
  • Collaborates with other ongoing research efforts either at NCH or at The Ohio State University.
  • Prepares 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:

Three years of relevant research experience after PhD program, required.


Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder

FREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 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:

100% Any requirement necessary to perform research at the bench, work in the animal facility



 


 

"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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