Postdoctoral Researcher, Delaware Center for Cognitive Aging Research
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Job Summary
CONTEXT OF THE JOB:
The postdoctoral researcher will also contribute to the Brain Wellness Information Support and Empowerment (Brain-WISE) study an ongoing clinical trial examining a dementia risk reduction intervention for middle-aged and older adults.
The postdoctoral researcher will have time (20%) and mentorship to pursue independent research which could stem from or intersect with the DeLSAP or Brain-WISE.
This is a 1-year position with the possibility of extension. Application materials include a cover letter detailing research interests and career goals CV and names and contact information of 3 references. Correspondence regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Matthew Cohen ().
University of Delaware and the Delaware Center for Cognitive Aging Research
Founded in 1743 UD is a Land Grant Sea Grant and Space Grant institution. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifies UD as a research university with very high research activity (i.e. R1) - a designation achieved by less than 3% of U.S. colleges and universities. Sponsored activities expenditures exceed $256M/year and UD ranks among the Nations top 100 universities in federal research and development support for science and 2015 UD also received the Carnegie Community Engagement classification recognizing the extension and impact of its scholarship to society through work with more than 300 community partners. U.S. News and World Report ranks UD in the top 100 universities in the United States No. 38 among the nations top public universities.
The Delaware Center for Cognitive Aging Research (DECCAR) aims to drive interdisciplinary research clinical education and community engagement related to Alzheimers disease and related disorders (ADRD). In particular DECCARs research aims to slow stop or reverse ADRD and improve quality of life for older adults. DECCAR is led by an interdisciplinary team with expertise in biological mechanisms of AD clinical neuropsychology translational neuroimaging methodology and speech-language pathology. Affiliated faculty have expertise in biostatistics machine learning biochemistry kinesiology applied physiology and womens health. DECCAR investigators are funded by the National Institute on Aging Unidel Foundation Inc. Delaware Community Foundation and other sources.
Major Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to analyses publications and presentations related to the DeLSAP and Brain-WISE
- Assist with the operations of the DeLSAP. The DeLSAP has dedicated full-time staff but the postdoctoral researcher would assist with activities such as reports to the IRB data quality checks addressing participant issues that arise and troubleshooting logistics of harmonizing data from various sources (neuroimaging plasma biomarker etc.).
- Contribute to the Brain-WISE study
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctorate degree in neuropsychology health psychology gerontology quantitative psychology rehabilitation sciences or a similar field.
- Experience performing human subjects research
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficient in R data management and statistical analyses
Key Skills
- Intelligence Community Experience
- Python
- Spss
- Microsoft Word
- R
- Regression Analysis
- Windows
- Stata
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Data Modeling
- Writing Skills
About Company
The University of Delaware is a diverse institution of higher learning, fostering excellence in research. UD has eight colleges, providing outstanding undergraduate, graduate and professional education, serving the local, regional, national and international communities.
