Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Description
Job Summary:
There is an open postdoctoral position at the University of Michigan Medical School, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation to work with Dr. Emily Briceño.
Primary Project (NIH/NIA RF1AG088009): Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias: Cross-national longitudinal prognosis and risk factors
Responsibilities:
The postdoctoral scientist will conduct research for an NIH-funded project among culturally, linguistically, and educationally diverse older adults, taking a multidisciplinary approach to understanding cognitive aging and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) across different national contexts. The selected candidate will work on projects focused on the unique and shared sociodemographic, lifestyle, health, and biological risk factors associated with mild cognitive impairment and dementia across the US, Mexico, and India. Research projects will take place in close collaboration with faculty mentors. This position is in collaboration with Dr. Miguel Arce Rentería at Columbia University. Opportunities for co-mentoring with Drs. Briceño and Arce will be available. The fellow will lead and support the analyses of existing longitudinal data in order to begin to develop an independent line of research. The fellow will be exposed to various training opportunities related to the investigation of cognitive aging among linguistically and socioculturally diverse older adults. Duties include data management and analysis, research presentations at national and international conferences, publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts, participating in seminars and work groups, and collaborating on research grant applications. The fellow will be expected to apply modern data analytic approaches, write manuscripts and grant proposals, and participate in a productive research team.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in a related science area such as epidemiology, biostatistics, neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, neuropsychology, neurology, data science, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline
Less than five years’ experience post-doctorate
A demonstrated record of individual initiative in research
Strong analytic skills
Potential to become an independent academic researcher within two to three years
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with international datasets and/or international research teams
Strong academic writing skills
Interest in developing an independent line of research in cognitive aging
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
Proposed Start: Flexible start date. Winter 2025 or earlier preferred.
Term: 1 year, with 2nd and/or 3rd year extension contingent upon satisfactory progress.
Location: Ann Arbor,
Job Type: Full-time
Contact
Contact: Dr. Emily Briceño
Phone:
Email: emily.briceno@umich.edu
Website: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/256299/research-fellow