Post Doctoral Researcher-Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Ohio State University

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James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute Until 10/4/2026 0+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

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Job Title:

Post Doctoral Researcher-Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department:

CCC | Comprehensive Cancer Center

Scope/Summary:

Post-Doctoral Researcher to pursue specialized research training, education and experience under the guidance of a scientific mentor.  Submission of grant applications and subsequent planning, design and execution of clinical trials are the primary activities of this position.  Additionally, collection and analysis of data for research sponsored by the National Institute of Health (NIH), as well as by other agencies and assistance with ongoing clinical projects as needed. This position will identify and select problems to be studied and design research studies to address these problems. The post-doctoral researcher will attend research seminars; contribute to manuscript preparation and support technical writing; participates in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding. 

Minimum Qualifications:

A Doctoral degree in appropriate discipline is required.  Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidate may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen. Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required. Experience in human clinical trials, grant writing, data collection and manuscript preparation is strongly preferred; scientific publication record desired.

Additional Information:

Location:

Comprehensive Cancer Center (0363)

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.

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About this role

Summary

Conducts research, collects/analyzes data, supports clinical trials, and writes grants/publications.

Job title

Post Doctoral Researcher-Comprehensive Cancer Center

Experience level

doctorate

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site at Ohio State University Cancer Center, no remote work.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

doctorateclinical trialsgrant writingdata collectionmanuscript preparationbackground check

Preferred skills

research publicationNIH research

Specializations

clinical trialsdata analysisgrant writingmanuscript preparation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site