The Abigail
Wexner Research Institute (AWRI) at Nationwide Children’s
Hospital seeks applications and nominations for the position
of Director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health, one of the
14 research centers at AWRI.
The mission of the
Center for Biobehavioral Health is to improve the physical and
mental health of children, adolescents, and their families
through biobehavioral research with individuals and
populations, using a multidisciplinary and biopsychosocial
approach.
Center for Biobehavioral Health (nationwidechildrens.org)
The Director:
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Will collaboratively set the strategic
direction of the center in alignment with the Nationwide
Children’s overall plan.
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Will oversee the center’s planned growth and
development, as well as the scientific translation of its
nationally recognized research portfolio.
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Will recruit and develop a diverse and
inclusive team of faculty, trainees, and staff.
Qualifications
Required:
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PhD, MD, or MD/PhD with focus in pediatric
biobehavioral health research.
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Strong track record of managing a successful
research program in pediatric biobehavioral health,
including NIH funding.
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National and international presence in
pediatric biobehavioral health research community.
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Strong record of mentorship to develop junior
faculty and trainees (graduate, post-doctoral,
residents/fellows).
About the Center for Biobehavioral Health:
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Currently includes 15 faculty principal
investigators and nearly 75 trainees and staff.
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Faculty are members of The Ohio State
University College of Medicine.
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In 2022, center faculty received over $7
million dollars in external grant awards.
Inquiries, nominations, and applications should
be sent in strict confidence to Patrick Kennedy at
Patrick.Kennedy@nationwidechildrens.org
in Faculty
Recruitment.
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