2025-09-03
University of Pittsburgh
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
15260
United States
Post Doctoral Associate
Med-Neurology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25004747)
The Department of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on neuroepidemiology projects investigating stroke and vascular cognitive impairment in women.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate is expected to
• Independently work in a “dry lab” setting to analyze data and contribute to manuscripts and grants
• Perform tasks related to several neuro-epidemiological projects, including:
• Data cleaning and management; data analysis and presentation; manuscript and grant preparation.
• Publish scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals. As part of the postdoctoral experience, applicants will receive mentoring for developing research proposals. Participation in career development activities will be strongly encouraged and supported.
Qualifications:
Qualifications and Faculty Expectations
The candidate should demonstrate an academic record of excellence, independent research, and a strong interest in neuroepidemiology and women’s health research. Applicants with a background in epidemiology and biostatistics are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates are expected to have:
A demonstrated commitment to excellent research. The incumbent will be expected to perform complex data analyses and analyze data independently. The candidate will be supervised by the Principal Investigator and junior faculty members, with work and progress reviewed periodically in individual and group meetings.
Previous experience and knowledge of epidemiology and biostatistics, including study design and statistical coding skills, working with large datasets, and performing systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Experience with longitudinal studies and mediation analyses would be a bonus. There will be opportunities to develop new skills through workshops and seminars offered at the University of Pittsburgh.
The incumbent is expected to maintain accurate documentation of all work performed per University guidelines.
Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentations, etc.). The incumbent will be expected to interact with members of the research community outside of the immediate work area. The purpose of these contacts will include, but not be limited to, drafting of manuscripts and grant proposals, and presentation of project results at conferences or meetings.
• A PhD in Neurology, Sciences, or Medicine is required.
*Willing to discuss remote working option.
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