Neurodegeneration Research Scientist - Brain & Body Donation

Banner Health

Sun City CDP (AZ)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Banner Sun Health Research Institute seeks an outstanding early-career PhD scientist to join a multidisciplinary team studying aging and neurodegenerative diseases. You will build an independent research program within a richly characterized longitudinal cohort, leveraging clinical, imaging, biomarker, genetic, and neuropathological data.

You will lead and publish high-impact studies, develop collaborations nationally and internationally, and contribute to major initiatives advancing

Qualifications

PhD in neuroscience, neuropathology, pathology, biomedical sciences or related field is required.
Approximately 3–4 years (or more) of postdoctoral research experience.
Experience with human tissue specimens and clinicopathological datasets is strongly preferred.
Strong publication record with first-author manuscripts and solid scientific writing skills.
Ability to work both independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead innovative neuroscience research projects using rich longitudinal data.
Analyze multidisciplinary data to explore disease mechanisms and progression.
Lead publications, conference talks, grant applications, and collaborations.
Collaborate with clinical and research teams to integrate outcomes with neuropathology findings.
Mentor and supervise staff, coordinate tissue banking and sample requests.