The postdoctoral fellow will conduct clinical neuroscience research, with an emphasis on Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive aging, and cognitive decline. Areas of particular interest are (1) Remote, digital assessment of cognition and everyday functioning; (2) Characterization of early clinical stages of AD, including subjective cognitive decline; and (3) Improving inclusion and engagement of minoritized populations in research. The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to be involved in many ongoing projects within the Brain Health Registry and ADNI. They will plan and execute data analyses, prepare manuscripts and abstracts, assist with grant writing, and present work at national and international meetings.
Job Responsibilities:
- Quantitative analysis of data including in-clinic and online self- and study partner-report questionnaires, neuropsychological tests, imaging and biomarker data from longitudinal, observational studies
- Work with Principal Investigator and Co-investigators to generate hypotheses, plan analyses, and interpret data
- Develop innovative ways to use the Internet for assessment of cognitive aging
- Seek out new funding opportunities and help to write grants and proposals
- Write manuscripts and abstracts
- Doctorate degree or its equivalent in the field of neurology, neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry, biostatistics, or a related field
- Research experience, preferably in clinical research
- Data analysis experience
- Biostatistics experience
- Demonstrated success in independent research, including track record of published peer reviewed manuscripts
- Ability to work collaboratively with other research group members and outside collaborators
- Two-year commitment, with opportunity for extension
please send your CV and two references to: Rachel Nosheny,PhD. (Rachel.nosheny@ucsf.edu)
