Post Doc Research Fellow STF - Alzheimer Center Job at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL

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  • Rush University Medical Center
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: Rush Alzheimers Dis Ctr-ResFac

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (

Pay Range: $61,008 - $74,088 Based on NIH scale

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may very depending on the circumstances of each case.

General Summary:

The Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center is looking for a scientist to work on NIH-funded studies of modifiable risk and resilience factors including cardiovascular and social determinants of health related to cognitive and brain aging in diverse cohort studies of older adults led by Dr. Melissa Lamar. Principal duties and responsibilities include working with multimodal brain MRI data derived from novel analysis techniques for in-vivo and ex-vivo data, combining this data with risk and resilience factors, clinical, and post-mortem data across cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses of diverse cohorts, and working closely with neuropsychologists, neurologists, neuropathologies, physicists, engineers, and biostatisticians on imaging projects on aging. For those interested, clinical hours and patient care are also available for licensure and board certification requirements. A Ph.D. is required, preferably one related to neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, or related field; knowledge of cognitive aging and brain-behavior highly desired, experience with neuroimaging is desired but not a requirement.

If interested, please send a CV and writing sample to Melissa_lamar@rush.edu Note: We value candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Women and scholars from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with multimodal brain MRI data derived from novel analysis techniques for in-vivo and ex-vivo data including but not limited to structural connectomes

Combine multimodal brain MRI data with risk and resilience factors, clinical, and post-mortem data across cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses

Work closely with neuropsychologists, neurologists, neuropathologist, physicists, engineers, and biostatisticians on imaging projects on aging

Participate with faculty and other fellows and trainees, in the development of research protocols as well as manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals

Present findings at conferences as well as at community-based events for participants and the larger Chicagoland community

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Ph.D. required, preferably one related to neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, or related field.

2. Strong skills in writing and good communication skills are required.

3. Knowledge of cognitive aging highly desired

4. Experience with neuroimaging is desired but not a requirement

A clear interest in collaborative, multidisciplinary teamwork.

Highly-motivated, enthusiastic and detail-oriented.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Job Tags

Full time, Traineeship, Shift work,

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