Job Description Summary
Postdoctoral Scholars will conduct research on aging and Alzheimer’s disease under the mentorship of Dr. Andreana Benitez and/or Dr. Stephanie Aghamoosa, leading publications using data from studies involving advanced neuroimaging, cognitive and behavioral interventions, digital health outcomes, and blood-based biomarkers. Scholars will receive tailored career development and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to prepare for careers leading clinical research in academic medical settings.Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC000222 CHP - HS&R AdminPay Rate Type
SalaryPay Grade
University-00
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
We invite applications for a Post Doctoral Scholarto join an investigator team with expertise in aging and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). These 2-year positions are ideal for trainees who aspire to lead clinical research in academic medical settings as career development opportunities are specifically tailored to this career path. Scholars will be directly supervised by Dr. Andreana Benitez and/or Dr. Stephanie Aghamoosa. Scholars will lead publications using data from any or all of the following projects:
The Scholars will be embedded in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary community of experts in aging/AD, psychology, MRI physics, image analysis, neuroradiology, neuropathology, neurosciences, occupational and physical therapy, and biostatistics. We welcome Scholars with complementary strengths in these or other areas, and who are excited to embrace opportunities for leadership and learning.
MUSC is located in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, notable for a mild climate, beautiful beaches, lovely cultural offerings, and a great quality of life. We are enthusiastic about mentoring and sponsoring the career development of trainees. Discretionary funds are available to attend conferences to present research products or workshops to learn new skills, and for professional coaching. Furthermore, they will have the opportunity to compete for internal and external funding to conduct independent research using resources from NIH-funded centers such as the COBRE for Restoration of Neural-Based Function, the Neuro-PRECISE Center, and the Clinical Research Center for Restoration of Neural-based Function in the Real World (RENEW). Scholars will receive laptops to facilitate remote work. Competitive compensation will follow the current NIH stipend levels and will be commensurate with experience (NOT-OD-26-044).
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
EXPECTED RESPONSIBILITIES:
JOB DUTIES
35% Scientific Manuscript Preparation
Lead the preparation of scientific manuscripts using data from the team’s aging and Alzheimer’s disease research projects.
35% Statistical Analysis of Clinical Research Data
Independently conduct statistical analyses of clinical research data using various software tools, with support from biostatisticians and image analysts.
15% Manuscript Submission and Revision
Prepare scientific manuscripts for journal submission and address reviewer feedback through manuscript revisions in collaboration with the investigator team.
15% Project Management and Supervision
Serve as project manager or supervisor, depending on existing competency and project needs.
Applications must include: (1) a cover letter that describes the applicant’s career goals and addresses how they fit the preferred education and experience and the expected responsibilities, and (2) a CV that includes the contact information of 3 references; attach these as PDF attachments to the application. Should you have any unique concerns or training needs (e.g. clinical effort towards licensure or board eligibility), please email us first (benitezlab@musc.edu) so that we may determine if this position can accommodate those needs. We sincerely look forward to reviewing applications from members of under-represented populations in biomedical research given our many opportunities for mentorship and sponsorship. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position/s are filled.
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry objects up to 15 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) forThe boar re-runs this search every day and emails you what’s new — scraped straight from company career sites, no recruiter spam. Free.