Assistant Research Professor - Neurology Health Services Research

Position Overview

This role is for a research assistant professor training in health services research and an interest in neurology. A Research Assistant Professor will work closely with neurologists in the Department of Neurology and investigators in the Division of Neurology Health Services Research to contribute to and develop a mentored, collaborative research program in neurology health services research. Candidates with a range of research training, interests, and methodological expertise will be considered.

The essential criterion is that the candidate’s background and skills enable meaningful and complementary contributions to ongoing and emerging neurology health services research initiatives. This role is well-suited for early-career investigators seeking to build a sustained research trajectory within a collaborative academic environment.

Department/Division Overview

The Department of Neurology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center comprises multiple divisions, clinicians, and researchers who deliver subspecialty care and conduct extensive clinical and translational research in neurology. The department engages in numerous clinical trials, education programs, and collaborations across centers and partner sites.

The Research Assistant Professor will contribute to and advance a cohesive neurology health services research agenda in collaboration with faculty mentors and interdisciplinary partners within the Department of Neurology, the Division of Neurology Health Services Research, and the Center for the Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking in Health Services and Implementation Science Research (CATALYST). The position will involve participation in the design, execution, and dissemination of research focused on neurology health services, including clinical epidemiology of neurological conditions, comparative effectiveness research, pragmatic and implementation-focused interventions to improve neurologic care, evaluation of new models of neurologic service delivery, and the adaptation or extension of health services models to neurologic populations.

In addition to leading components of their own developing research portfolio, the successful candidate will function as a collaborative team scientist, contributing methodological expertise to interdisciplinary projects. Responsibilities may include assisting with grant development, study design, data analysis, interpretation of results, and preparation of manuscripts and presentations. The Research Assistant Professor is expected to actively engage in collaborative research activities, build productive working relationships with clinical and research faculty, and contribute to a collegial and intellectually vibrant research environment.

Applicants are expected to have either a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., Health Services Research, Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Policy) or an MD with prior research training, preferably through a Master s Program. Candidates should have a clear trajectory of scholarly productivity and potential for external funding. Applicants should possess methodological training and hands-on experience applying research methods relevant to health services or implementation science and be able to articulate a developing research trajectory with clear plans for continued growth and pursuit of external funding.

Successful candidates will demonstrate scholarly productivity appropriate to their career stage, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and participation in funded or fundable research.

Strong written and oral communication skills are required, along with the ability and willingness to work collaboratively with investigators from diverse disciplinary backgrounds. The ideal candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm for team-based research, adaptability in contributing to multiple projects, and a commitment to advancing high-quality, impactful neurology health services research within an academic medical center. Prior mentoring experience is favorable.

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Wexner Medical Center is a leading academic health center. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

Grounded in the university s Shared Values, the community welcomes differences and upholds freedom of expression. Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives and individuals transform themselves and their world. The university is committed to diversity and inclusion and to supporting dual career opportunities for faculty and staff.

Location:

Twelfth Ave, 395 W (0356)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled

Hours:

40

Shift: First Shift

The university is committed to equal opportunity and to a safe, respectful workplace.…