Job Summary:

The Betthauser Neuroimaging Lab is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our rapidly growing team as a Scientist to support a 5-year federally-funded R01 project examining multi-cohort factors that influence Alzheimer's disease biomarker and dementia timing using existing data. Our lab highly values team science, a positive work environment, and a diversity of backgrounds, approaches, and competencies of coworkers and the populations we serve. Dr. Tobey Betthauser is the lab principal investigator and an investigator in the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) and the Center for Health Disparities Research (CHDR). The lab develops and applies novel modeling methods to neuroimaging and fluid biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, to understand the timing of disease processes, the factors that contribute to when disease begins, and how this timing might relate to clinical symptoms and postmortem confirmation of brain pathology. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and who are looking to grow with Dr. Betthauser's research program.
Principal Duties:
This scientist will work directly with Dr. Betthauser, staff, and students, and will play an integral role in leading, performing, and presenting scientific research using mid- to large (2,000-10,000 participant) multi-cohort datasets to facilitate aging and dementia research in the Betthauser Lab. They will be proficient in one or more programming languages to conduct data curation, summary, processing, and analysis. They will publish research findings in peer-reviewed manuscripts, write and revise conference abstracts, and present research findings at local, national, and international events and conferences. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing scientific support to lab staff and students, including mentorship of postdoctoral and graduate student trainees with Dr. Betthauser.
Experience with aging and dementia research, brain neuroimaging including volumetric magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and/or positron emission tomography (PET), and/or analyzing neuropsychology, neuroimaging, and/or fluid biomarker data is preferred, but not required.
SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities: Scientist I (RE043)
Scientist II (RE044)
Scientist III (RE045)
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Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
PhD degree required. Degree in psychology, neuroscience, life sciences, or other related fields is preferred.

Qualifications:

Required:
- Experience with the preparation of scientific writing (abstracts, posters, papers, and grants) and data analysis
- Experience preparing, cleaning, and performing quality control on datasets
- Knowledge of programming languages (such as R, SQL, Python, SPSS, AFNI, SPM, FSL) to interact efficiently with mid- to large datasets
Preferred:
- Experience mentoring trainees
- Knowledge of data processing and data analysis of neuroimaging and other biomarker data
- Experience working in a team environment, academic, and/or scientific research group

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 50% - 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The posted minimum salary is for hire at the Scientist I level. Anticipated minimum starting salary at the Scientist II level will be at least $65,000 and at the Scientist III level will be at least $75,000. Starting salary at all levels is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position has been identified as a position that will be located in or regularly access UW Health locations. This position will need to adhere to UW Health policies and affiliated requirements. UW Health requires that anyone (all staff, faculty students, volunteers, and other affiliated individuals) working in or regularly accessing UW Health locations receive the COVID-19 primary vaccination series and first booster. This position will be required to adhere to that policy and if not in full compliance to have a plan for achieving full compliance within 40 days of the first day of employment. Additionally, you may be required to adhere to other vaccination requirements. Medical or religious accommodations will be considered.

How to Apply:

At UW School of Medicine and Public Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.
The Department of Medicine and the University of Wisconsin-Madison are committed to fostering diversity. We encourage applications from potential candidates of all race, class, gender, sexuality, ability, nationality, religion, and other group identities; and we encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience as it relates to this role. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Contact:

Finnuella Carey
fjcarey@medicine.wisc.edu
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Scientist I(RE043) or Scientist II(RE044) or Scientist III(RE045)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

282176-AS

 
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