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Ohio University Postdoctoral Researcher in Comparative Biomechanics in Athens, Ohio
Job Description:
Position Summary:
The primary responsibility of the Postdoctoral Researcher for Dr. Williams is to contribute to research projects focused on feeding functional morphology and biomechanics, utilizing established experimental and comparative methods, such as XROMM , electromyography, and diceCT. This includes disseminating research through writing, co-authoring papers, and delivering presentations for publication. Candidates must have a desire to participate in mentoring and will be expected to contribute to the broader scholarly environment within the lab as well as the Ohio Center for Ecology and Evolutionary Studies (https://www.ohio.edu/cas/ocees) . This is a two-year postdoctoral position in the lab of Dr. Susan Williams, with the possibility of extension to a three-year term.
Position Responsibilities:
Plans and conducts research projects within the laboratory with a focus on feeding functional morphology and biomechanics. Perform experiments, collect and analyze data, maintain accurate records of research findings, and provides statistical analysis of the data results.
Disseminates research by writing and co-authoring papers, presenting findings at professional meetings, and contributing to publications.
Collaborates with research staff, faculty, and mentors graduate and undergraduate students. Demonstrates strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
About the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine:
Mission:
We pride ourselves on our strong focus on our mission: training osteopathic primary care physicians to serve Ohio.
Our medical school educates physicians committed to practice in Ohio, emphasizes primary care, engages in focused research, and embraces both Appalachian and urban communities. Integral to this mission, our college community commits itself to: provide a clinically integrated, learning-centered, osteopathic medical education continuum for students, interns, residents and primary care associates; embrace diversity and public service; and improve the health and well-being of underserved populations.
Vision:
The Heritage College is recognized as the national leader in training osteopathic primary care physicians and the number one producer of primary care physicians in the country.
Essential Values:
These fundamental principles form the foundation of the culture at our college: wholeness and balance within each person; integrity; community of mutual respect; acceptance of others and embracing diversity; pursuit of excellence; a climate of scholarship; and commitment to service, generosity and compassion.
Our Campuses:
https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/about/campuses
Why Choose Ohio University?
https://www.ohio.edu/hr/jobs/working-ohio
https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/community-health
https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits
About Biomedical Sciences
https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/about/departments/biomedical
Minimum Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in comparative anatomy/biology, biomechanics, or other related field.
Applicants who have “all but dissertation ( ABD )” will be considered but will be required to have their Doctoral degree conferred within 6 months of hire.
Planning Unit: Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Department: HCOM - Biomedical Sciences
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Jordyn Stimel, jordyn.stimel@ohio.edu
Employment Type: full-time term
Advertised Salary:
The targeted salary range for this position is $50,000-$65,000 per year. Pay is commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience in relation to the minimum qualifications for the position and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as free tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package including but not limited to:
Health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance
An excellent retirement plan including company contributions,
Paid Parental Leave, adoption reimbursement, and more
OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program.
Additional Information is available at: https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/
