Post Doctoral Scientist - Institute for Mental and Behavioral Health Research

Overview:

IMBHR conducts cutting-edge studies focused on assessment, prediction, and prevention of mood and behavioral disorders in youth, including self-injury. Strengths include expertise in clinical assessment, longitudinal modeling, measurement-based care, and computational approaches to risk prediction.

We integrate large epidemiological, clinical, and implementation datasets (e. g., ABCD, LAMS, and EHR-based MBC programs). With mentorship from Dr. Eric Youngstrom and the multidisciplinary team, fellows will lead an independent yet collaborative projects aligning shared interests and their own career goals.

Read more about the program at the link below: Institute for Mental and Behavioral Health Research | Nationwide Children's 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.

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