Postdoctoral Research Fellow-Intellectual Developmental Disabilities

Expected Starting Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.

Dr. Tanya Froehlich of the Division of Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Pediatrics has an opening for a Postdoctoral position focused on interventions for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other developmental-behavioral issues, including predictors and treatment response correlations. The Research Fellow/Research Associate will be involved in several studies, including clinical trials of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), measuring cognitive or language outcomes in youth with IDD, and program evaluation efforts.

Primary responsibilities include: (1) supervision of research infrastructure across several federally-and foundation-funded research projects, (2) data-cleaning and database management, (3) statistical analysis of existing data, and (4) writing scientific papers and presenting work at scientific conferences. Possibilities for primary data collection also exist.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Design, execute, and record laboratory experiments, and analyze the data.
• Research and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques. Implement this knowledge in the Division/Department.
• Present research at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and meetings.
• Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, abstracts, and grants.
• Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars.
• Attend required Cincinnati Children's training sessions and ensure regulatory compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Cincinnati Children's Research and Training at a Glance:

• Among the top in NIH funding for pediatric research institutions
• Over 1.4 million square feet of research laboratory space
• 900+ scientists conducting basic, translational, and clinical research
• Over 2000 publications annually in top-tier journals
• Access to Employee Resource Groups and Mentorship programs
• Postdocs have gone on to careers in academia, biotech, pharma, teaching etc.

Learn more about the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Postdoctoral Research Fellows and Associates are eligible for:
  
  
  • Group Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Relocation Benefits for Eligible Hires

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Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required:

- PhD, MD or equivalent degree in a field related to developmental disabilities.

- Demonstrated track record of publications and has a strong background in research related to developmental disabilities and/or developmental-behavioral outcomes

- Experience with statistical analyses

Preferred:

-Clinical skills collecting data from individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their familie

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability