Post Doctoral Scholar at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio

Job Description:

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Job Title:Post Doctoral ScholarDepartment:Medicine | Psychiatry

Job Description Summary

Post-Doctoral Scholar to pursue specialized research training and expertise in planning and execution of clinical research projects in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health; implements research studies in extramurally funded studies of mental health, cognitive control and flexibility, emotional regulation using a variety of methodologies including clinical trials, neuropsychological testing, EEG, neuroimaging. Primary role would be in the State of Ohio Adversity and Resilience Study (SOAR). SOAR is a state of the art, multigenerational study of family units that focuses on a biopsychosocial model of the risk for, expression of, and mitigation of persistent distress, suicide, and overdose. The study includes a brain based study of health of up to 1200 families and 3600 individuals. Duties include; enrolls and interviews study participants; conducts and supervises assessments to determine diagnoses; supports emergency management routines and call in behavioral health, assists in performing statistical analyses; writes and prepares manuscripts, articles, and research reports for publication and presentation; writes and submits grants applications to obtain funding to support research; provides supervision for research assistants and diagnostic interviewers; attends assessment, intervention and comprehensive research team meetings weekly.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Doctoral degree in biological sciences or related area required; experience in neuroimaging preferred; ability to translate, adapt and apply academic or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research preferred.

Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidates may be required to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Additional Information:

This position will require travel throughout the State of Ohio as well as flexibility with hours worked which may include evenings and weekends.

Location:Kenny Rd, 1900 (0232)Position Type:Term (Fixed Term)Scheduled Hours:40
Shift:Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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