Research Scientist

Ohio State University - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbus, OH

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Scientist position at The Ohio State University involves establishing and directing research projects within the Division of Cardiac Surgery and Biomedicine Science. This role is focused on studying the molecular mechanisms of heart failure and arrhythmia in a basic/translational laboratory setting. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing research projects aimed at identifying novel diagnostic and therapeutic targets for managing structural and electrical cardiac disorders. Key duties include study design, protocol and report writing, and assisting in the setup of new clinical trials. The Research Scientist will also be tasked with identifying and pursuing new research directions, coordinating the writing and submission of grant proposals as a co-investigator to extramural funding agencies, and managing significant salary and research support. Additionally, the role requires the development, adoption, and implementation of new laboratory methods, as well as the formulation of hypotheses and experimental approaches to test these hypotheses. The position involves planning, designing, and conducting complex experiments, extracting, compiling, analyzing, and evaluating data to establish its relevance to the problems being studied. The Research Scientist will administer grants, direct and manage grant budgets, and oversee laboratory operations. Writing manuscripts, articles, abstracts, and research reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals is also a critical component of the role. Furthermore, the candidate will attend and present research findings at national and international scientific conferences, develop and conduct educational workshops, lectures, and seminars, and collaborate with other researchers to determine research priorities and plan research programs. Training, mentoring, and supervising junior investigators, postdocs, graduate students, and research staff in the laboratory are also essential responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Establish and direct research projects within the Division of Cardiac Surgery and Biomedicine Science.
• Design and implement research projects to identify novel diagnostic and therapeutic targets for cardiac disorders.
• Conduct study design, protocol and report writing, and assist in the setup of new clinical trials.
• Identify and pursue new research directions.
• Coordinate writing and submission of grant proposals as co-investigator to extramural funding agencies.
• Develop, adopt, and implement new laboratory methods.
• Formulate hypotheses and experimental approaches to test these hypotheses.
• Plan, design, and conduct complex experiments.
• Extract, compile, analyze, and evaluate data to establish relevance to research problems.
• Administer grants and manage grant budgets.
• Oversee laboratory operations and manage laboratory staff.
• Write manuscripts, articles, abstracts, and research reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Attend and present research findings at national and international scientific conferences.
• Develop and conduct educational workshops, lectures, and seminars.
• Collaborate with other researchers to determine research priorities and plan research programs.
• Train, mentor, and supervise junior investigators, postdocs, graduate students, and research staff.

Requirements

• PhD in a relevant field such as Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.
• Experience in cardiac research, particularly in heart failure and arrhythmia.
• Strong background in study design and protocol writing.
• Proven track record of successful grant writing and funding acquisition.
• Ability to conduct complex experiments and analyze data effectively.
• Experience in managing laboratory operations and budgets.
• Excellent communication skills for writing and presenting research findings.
• Ability to train and mentor junior researchers and students.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with clinical trials and regulatory processes.
• Familiarity with advanced laboratory techniques and methodologies.
• Previous experience in a leadership role within a research setting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents.
• State or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.