Post Doctoral scholar- General Internal Medicine

Job Title:

Post Doctoral scholar
- General Internal Medicine Department:
Medicine | IM General Internal Medicine

The Division of General Internal Medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine is recruiting a Postdoctoral Scholar to join a research program focused on patient centered outcomes research in cancer control. The position is structured to support training and research in the area of patient-centered outcomes research, with an emphasis on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and the science of patient engagement.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting scientific research activities in the area of social and behavioral science such as survey research, systematic reviews, qualitative methods, and more (50%)
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, abstract submission, and presentation of research at conferences and other scientific/community venues (20%)
• Assist with the management of ongoing research projects (10%)
• Engaging in capacity building activities related to patient-centered outcomes research and cancer control (5%)
• Assist with the development of grant proposal (5%)
• Additional activities (10%)

• PhD in a social or behavioral science discipline (for example, psychology, health services research, public health, sociology, communication, health economics or a related field) with a demonstrated focus on health applications
• Strong quantitative or mixed methods training appropriate to patient-centered measurement or stakeholder engaged research
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including a record of, or strong potential for, peer reviewed publication Ability to work independently while also functioning well within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team

• Location:
  
  Ackerman Rd, 700 (0921)
• Position Type:
  Term (Fixed Term)
• Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Shift: First Shift

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

Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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