UNIV-Post Doctoral Scholar-College of Health Professions, Department of Health Sciences and Research-1
About The Position
The Medical University of South Carolina invites applications for a Post Doctoral Scholar to join an investigator team studying aging and Alzheimer’s disease. The position is described as a two-year opportunity for trainees preparing to lead clinical research in academic medical settings. Scholars will be directly supervised by Dr. Andreana Benitez and/or Dr. Stephanie Aghamoosa and will lead publications using data from projects involving advanced diffusion MRI, cognitive and behavioral interventions, digital health outcomes, and blood-based Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers. Scholars will work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary community that includes experts in aging and Alzheimer’s disease, psychology, MRI physics, image analysis, neuroradiology, neuropathology, neurosciences, occupational and physical therapy, and biostatistics. The role offers tailored career development, opportunities to pursue independent research using center resources, and support for conference attendance, skills workshops, and professional coaching. Laptops are provided to facilitate remote work. Compensation will follow current NIH stipend levels and be commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- Independently conduct statistical analyses of clinical research data with at least intermediate proficiency.
- Submit a cover letter describing career goals and explaining how the applicant fits the preferred education and experience and expected responsibilities.
- Submit a CV that includes contact information for three references.
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical imaging, medicine, or a related discipline.
- Academic interests aligned with the ongoing projects.
- A record of relevant peer-reviewed publications as a primary author or as a co-author with a significant role in data analysis.
- Complementary strengths in aging or Alzheimer’s disease, psychology, MRI physics, image analysis, neuroradiology, neuropathology, neurosciences, occupational or physical therapy, biostatistics, or other relevant areas.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of scientific manuscripts using data from the team’s aging and Alzheimer’s disease research projects.
- Independently conduct statistical analyses of clinical research data using various software tools, with support from biostatisticians and image analysts.
- Prepare scientific manuscripts for journal submission and address reviewer feedback through revisions in collaboration with the investigator team.
- Serve as a project manager or supervisor, depending on existing competency and project needs.
Benefits
- Discretionary funds for conference attendance to present research or workshops to learn new skills.
- Discretionary funds for professional coaching.
- Opportunities to compete for internal and external funding to conduct independent research using NIH-funded center resources.
- Laptops to facilitate remote work.
- Competitive compensation following current NIH stipend levels and commensurate with experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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