at Umeå center for Functional Brain Imaging (UFBI) and related institutes/labs.
Postdoctoral position in the molecular biology of Neurodegenerative diseases
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate who has recently completed, or is close to completing, a PhD and has training in statistics, data processing, bioinformatics, or a related discipline, to contribute to research on disorders of the brain. You will work with some degree of independence as a postdoctoral researcher in a group studying Parkinson’s disease and other alpha-synuclein–related diseases (alpha-synucleinopathies) within the David Bäckström lab (umu.se), primarily multiple system atrophy (MSA) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). Our aim is to understand what causes these diseases, how synapses in the brain are affected in them, how these disorders lead to dementia, and—if possible—how they can be treated or prevented.
Eligibility To be eligible for a postdoctoral position, the applicant must hold a PhD degree, or a foreign degree considered equivalent to a PhD, in bioinformatics, molecular biology, statistics, medicine, or a related field. This requirement must be met at the time of the employment decision. Training in statistics, data processing, and/or bioinformatics is expected.
About the Employment This is a full-time temporary position for 2 years, in accordance with the agreement on temporary employment as a postdoctoral researcher from 1 February 2022.
The Elliott Lab at the University of Minnesota is seeking applicants for a 12-month, 100%-time postdoctoral associate. This position is ideal for applicants who have MRI processing and data analysis experience and are interested in studying individual differences in cognitive and brain aging. The successful applicant will join an active laboratory, under the direction of Professor Max Elliott, that is addressing a wide array of questions in aging, brain imaging, and psychopathology research. This position will include a central role in an active, funded collaboration between the Elliott Lab and researchers at Harvard University, Stanford University, the University of Chicago, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Oslo, and Umea University. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal based on available funding, performance, and departmental need. Salary range: $62-65K, depending on qualifications and experience.
Duties: ● 50% - Prepare manuscripts to submit for publication based on data sets in the lab, including, but not limited to, MRI, epigenetics, blood biomarkers, and cognitive assessments. ● 20% - Data management and analysis. Organizing, cleaning, analyzing, and acquiring data. ● 15% - Train and supervise undergraduates, graduate students, and personnel responsible for data collection and related data analyses. ● 15% - Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of research studies.
Required qualifications: ● Ph.D. in a related field or discipline.
Preferred qualifications: ● Expertise in MRI data collection, processing, and analysis ● Experience in mentoring and supervising staff ● An established scientific publication record ● Strong data management skills
