Research Assistant Opportunities at Nationwide Children's Hospital

Open Research Assistant & Coordinator Positions

The Center for Biobehavioral Health (CBH), within the Abigail Wexner Research Institute (AWRI) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) in Columbus, Ohio, anticipates hiring 8-10 full-time Research  Assistants or Coordinators in 2021. 

Research topics include psychosocial and medical outcomes experienced by children and their families  facing developmental and health challenges in diverse pediatric populations (e.g., congenital heart  disease, pediatric cancer, palliative care, prematurity, traumatic brain injury). 

Responsibilities may include participant recruitment; data collection in clinical, research, and  community settings; coding and management of data; and participating in data analysis and  dissemination of research results. Most research teams require a 1 or 2-year commitment. 

CBH is committed to the professional development of research staff and provides many learning  opportunities such as seminars; training in early childhood development, neuropsychological  assessment, neuroimaging techniques, and/or assessment of diverse phenomena such as peer  relationships, physical activity, family interactions. We provide 1:1 mentoring to build research skills and  assist with applications to graduate programs as well as career planning. Read the CBH Newsletter to  learn more. 

Individuals interested in learning more about these positions, including which labs anticipate having  open positions, are invited to complete our CBH Research Positions Interest Form, and submit their current CV/resume. 

CBH is committed to maintaining an inclusive environment and fostering a diverse workforce. Individuals  from all economic, social, and racial backgrounds are encouraged to complete the interest form. 

Please distribute or share this announcement with others that may be interested. Questions may be directed to Lindsay.Earles@NationwideChildrens.org.