Associate Researcher (Grill)
Position overview
Position description
Job Description
The University of California, Irvine's Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND) is seeking an individual who has extensive experience (10+ years) working in the area of recruitment science and/or health disparities to advance our understanding of Alzheimer disease and related dementias. The professional researcher series at UCI is designed for scientists who engage in independent and creative high-quality research. Applicants should therefore have a proven track record of consistent publications in this area and independent pilot funding.
The candidate will lead projects that focus on investigating how best to improve representation of diverse communities in Alzheimer disease clinical research, particularly clinical trials. Training and experience in clinical research, including qualitative and quantitative methods is essential. Training and experience with analytic approaches, including training in epidemiologic and biostatistical methods is also highly desired. The candidate will be responsible for experimental design, data analyses, manuscript preparation, and training of undergraduate and graduate students. The candidate will also be expected to apply for both independent and collaborative funding to support his/her research.
Requirements
A Ph.D. degree in one of the following disciplines: Public health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or Neuroscience with expertise and experience in clinical research and/or neurodegenerative diseases preferred. At least 10-years of experience working in human subjects research is preferred. This position will be appointed at the level that is commensurate with the education and experience of the individual candidate.
Application Procedure:
Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae which should include a record of research experience and the names of three references before 04/07/23
https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF08102
Qualifications
A Ph.D. degree in one of the following disciplines: Public health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or Neuroscience
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
(Optional)Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are made a tentative offer to a Professor or Professor of Teaching series, at any rank. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form: https://ap.uci.edu/files/2020/07/AuthReleaseForm.pdf
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3 letters of reference required
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.