Post Doctoral Scholar

Postdoctoral scholar to pursue specialized research training and experience under the guidance of a scientific mentor in a research laboratory within the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism; collaborates, designs and conducts community-based, clinical trial and health equity research on diabetes and cardiovascular disease and other endocrinology diseases under the guidance of a faculty mentor; participates in research activities; performs analysis of data and prepares results of research for publication; actively participates in the recruitment and interview of prospective study participants; plans and designs research to test hypotheses; creates materials and performs testing of human subjects; assists PI with grant proposals to obtain outside funding from state and federal agencies; develops, adopts and implements new research methods.

A postdoctoral position is available in the ACCELERATE Research Lab in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism to train on the Black Impact Project, a community-based participatory research study with the goal to improve the cardiovascular health of Black Men in Central Ohio. Information about the Black Impact Study can be found at https://www.diabetesequity.com/black-impact/

Minimum Education Required
Doctorate (Academic) or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications
MD or Ph.D in Public Health, Epidemiology, Nutrition, Physiology or related program required; strong computer skills preferred; Requires successful completion of a background check. Qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.