Post Doctoral Scholar- CATALYST

The Ohio State University

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OSU Health Plan Until 9/8/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted January 7, 2026 Last posted July 10, 2026
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Job Title:

Post Doctoral Scholar- CATALYST

Department:

Medicine | Family Medicine

Post-Doctoral Scholar to pursue independent and specialized research training and experience under the guidance of a scientific mentor in the The Center for the Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking in Health Services and Implementation Science Research (CATALYST); collaborates with Principal Investigator (PI) on research investigating topics related to information technology innovations in healthcare,  quality improvement and patient safety, and population health management; prepares oral presentations for national and international scientific conferences, workshops and seminars; writes and submits manuscripts, articles and research reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals; seeks opportunities for external funding and takes a lead in developing research proposals for submission; participates as co-investigator as appropriate in new research grant submissions;  develops projects, collects data, and conducts qualitative and quantitative analysis in new research projects designed as pilot work for new grant submissions; participates in bi-monthly research team meetings to coordinate ongoing and new research projects; participates in training and oversight of students; additional duties may be assigned based on needs of ongoing and new research projects.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

PhD or equivalent degree in Health Management and Policy, Health Services or related field required. Requires successful completion of a background check; Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Additional Information:

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.

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About this role

Summary

Conducts independent research in healthcare IT, quality improvement, and health services.

Job title

Post Doctoral Scholar- CATALYST

Experience level

PhD or equivalent

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site at OSU Health Plan, Ohio, with no remote work allowance.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

researchdata analysispublicationgrant writingqualitative methods

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

health serviceshealth managementquality improvementpatient safetypopulation health
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site