Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: Rush Alzheimers Dis Ctr-ResFac

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

Summary:

The Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center is a world leader in aging research and offers a stimulating research environment with several large ongoing epidemiologic studies of aging and more than 40 faculty with diverse expertise. We are seeking outstanding applicants for a fully funded 2-year postdoctoral research position focused on understanding racial and ethnic disparities in cognitive aging. This fellowship is ideal for individuals aspiring to become successful and independent investigators in aging and health disparities research. Training will include personalized mentorship by Dr. Barnes as well as other RADC faculty in study conceptualization, data analysis, interpretation of findings, manuscript preparation and grant writing. Group based didactics also are available via ongoing aging seminars offered via the RADC and other Rush departments.

Other information:

Required Job Qualifications:

• Ph.D. required, preferably in psychology, neuropsychology, public health, biostatistics, or epidemiology.

• Evidence of strong writing skills required

• Proficiency in statistical analysis desired.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience and training in disparities/aging research, particularly Alzheimer’s and related dementias, strongly preferred.

• Research productivity (e.g., publications, training grants) strongly preferred

Disclaimer:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Dr. Barnes and other department faculty to conduct analyses of racial and ethnic differences in age-related changes in cognition, with an interest in social determinants of health; analyses will leverage detailed longitudinal cognitive, clinical, and adverse health outcome data from several large epidemiologic cohort studies.

• Work with faculty to develop research manuscripts for publication in high quality, peer-reviewed journals

• Prepare a research proposal to generate extramural support (e.g., K01, R01, etc)

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position Post Doc Research Fellow RADC - Health Disparities - Full-time

Location US:IL:Chicago

Req ID 10823