Connectionists: [Jobs] Postdoc in Data Science and NeuroInformatics [The Ezzati Laboratory / Neurology / School of Medicine / UC Irvine]

[Bhargav Teja]

[The Ezzati Laboratory / Neurology / School of Medicine / UC Irvine]



*POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR – DATA SCIENCE AND NEUROINFORMATICS*
Our data-science and neuroinformatics research group is seeking a
Postdoctoral Fellow to work with our investigators in the department of
Neurology. The candidate will be under direct supervision of Dr. Ali
Ezzati, M.D. and will have the opportunity to be co-mentored and
collaborate with our world-class, multidisciplinary team of expert faculty
in Neurology, Epidemiology, data-science, and biostatistics.

The Primary field of study for our group is Alzheimer’s disease and Other
Dementia with a focus on using advanced biostatical modeling, artificial
intelligence, and machine learning methods. There will be opportunities to
work with large biomedical data across difference fields of neurology,
including but not limited to Alzheimer’s disease, Aging and dementia,
neuroepidemiology, cerebrovascular health, and Headache medicine. This is
an excellent opportunity for candidates who are interested to peruse a
career in clinical and translational neuroscience, data-science,
neuroinformatics, or digital health.

The candidate is expected to be functioning somewhat independently, working
with large data from several cohorts and clinical trials; run analytical
models on longitudinal data; develop novel predictive models and analytical
tools; summarize findings and publish results in research journals; assume
general responsibility for scientific operations of the laboratory; provide
supervision and guidance to junior technicians, students, and researchers;
help with development and execution of clinical research studies; and
contribute to grant writing.

*Basic qualifications (required at time of application):*

   - Recent or anticipated PhD or equivalent degree
   - Experience and PhD in Neuroscience, Computational Biology, Computer
   science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields obtained within the
   last 3 years.
   - Excellent programming skills specifically in R and/or Python.
   - Evidence for excellent written and oral communication skills including
   prior peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

*Requirements:*

   - Recent (<3 years from graduation) or anticipated PhD or equivalent
   degree
   - Experience and PhD in Neuroscience, Computational Biology, Computer
   science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields.
   - Excellent programming skills specifically in R and/or Python.
   - Evidence for excellent written and oral communication skills including
   prior peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

*Preferred Qualifications*

   - Background in and knowledge of biostatistics and clinical research.
   - Applicants with prior knowledge in cognitive neurology and
   neurodegenerative disease, epidemiology, pain, and headache medicine are
   especially encouraged to apply.

Note: This is an in-person position. Our office is located at UCI campus in
Irvine, California.

*Salary range: *

The salary range for this position is $55,632-$66,600. The posted UC salary
scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See Postdoc
Scholar Scale [
https://sites.uci.edu/academicpersonnel/files/2023/02/postdoc-v2.pdf] for
the salary range. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e. a salary that is higher than
the published system-wide salary at the designated experience, are offered
when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

 Substantive inquiries about the positions should be directed to:
Ali Ezzati, MD
Associate Professor of Neurology
UCI Department of Neurology
University of California, Irvine
200 S. Manchester Ave. Ste 206, Orange, CA 92868
[ezzatia at uci.edu]

TO APPLY: Please log onto UCI’s RECRUIT located at [
https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08119]

Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload the
following application materials electronically to be considered for the
position:

   1. Cover letter—Please discuss current research, future plans and why
   this position suits you.
   2. Curriculum Vitae
   3. Statement of Research
   4. Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how
   past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance
   UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence.
   5. Names and Contact Information of 3-5 References required (contact
   information only)
   6. Misc. / Additional (Optional)

*Department*: https://www.neurology.uci.edu/



Regards,

Bhargav T Nallapu, Ph.D

Postdoctoral Researcher,

Ezzati Group
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