Research Fellow-PC-Neurology-Lachner

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

Dr. Christian Lachner is seeking a Research Fellow to join the Mayo Alzheimer Disease Research Center (ADRC) in Florida. The ADRC post-doctoral fellow will support the operation of ADRC-related studies, especially focused on longitudinal aging studies in cognitively normal or minimally impaired individuals from high ADRD risk populations [i.e., Hispanic & Latino (1.5X) and Black & African American(2X)] from the Jacksonville, FL metro area. In this role, qualified individuals will work under the direct supervision/mentorship of Drs. Lachner, Day, and Graff-Radford to support participant assessments, collection of longitudinal data (including data entry and cleaning), data analyses, and manuscript drafting and presentation of ADRC-related study findings. The ADRC fellow will work closely with other ADRC team members on the Mayo Clinic Florida campus. The ideal ADRC fellow will have completed post-graduate (residency) training in Adult Neurology, Medicine, Geriatrics or Geriatric Psychiatry and will have interest in the assessment and advancement of clinical research into age-related neurodegenerative diseases focused on ADRD high risk populations. A Research Fellow at Mayo Clinic is a temporary position intended to provide training and education in research. Individuals will train in the research program of a Mayo Clinic principal investigator. Qualified individuals will demonstrate the potential for research as evidenced by their training and peer-reviewed publications and should become competitive for national research grants. Upon background check and CCATS Executive Committee approval, Research Fellow may have patient/research subject contact directly relating to and incidental to the original research program. Proof of English proficiency is required for J-1 Short-Term Scholars, Research Scholars, Professors, Specialists, and Student Interns sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

Requirements

• Clinical qualifications (MD or equivalent)
• Skills in data analyses / database management (programming is a strength)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written communication skills (supported by first author publications in English language journals or equivalent accomplishments)

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in English and spoken Spanish

Responsibilities

• support participant assessments
• collection of longitudinal data (including data entry and cleaning)
• data analyses
• manuscript drafting and presentation of ADRC-related study findings

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees