Neuroimaging Research Analyst for Alzheimer’s Studies

University of Wisconsin; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Betthauser Neuroimaging Lab at the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for a Research Analyst II. The role supports NIH-funded studies and temporal modeling for neuroimaging and biofluid biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases, collaborating with Dr. Tobey Betthauser.

You will lead manuscript writing, present abstracts, analyze imaging and biomarker data, and mentor lab staff and students, with onsite work in Madison. A strong publication record is expected.

Qualifications

• Evidence of at least 3 or more manuscripts publications in peer‑reviewed journals as first or senior author.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a team environment, academic, and/or scientific research group.
• At least 1 year of experience interacting efficiently with mid‑ to large‑sized datasets (hundreds to thousands of participants), including preparing, cleaning, and performing quality control for analysis.
• At least 1 year of experience with at least one programming language (such as R, SAS, or Stata) to interact efficiently with large data sets.
• At least 1 year of experience with development of statistical analysis plans, creating data visualizations, and conducting statistical analyses (such as descriptive statistics, survival analyses, regression models, linear‑mixed effects models, non‑parametric methods).

Responsibilities

• Serves as a subject matter expert and main point of contact regarding research analysis and research area operational processes
• Develops and implements processes, guides staff, analyzes data, and summarizes complex research results for a defined research area or study by utilizing established processes
• Designs and implements processes for the preparation of reports and manuscripts and leads the presentation of materials through various communication platforms
• Contributes to the development of unit strategies, research procedures, and analysis methodologies and recommends improvements to leadership

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

R

SAS

Stata

Job description

The Betthauser Neuroimaging Lab at the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for a Research Analyst II. The role supports NIH-funded studies and temporal modeling for neuroimaging and biofluid biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases, collaborating with Dr. Tobey Betthauser.

You will lead manuscript writing, present abstracts, analyze imaging and biomarker data, and mentor lab staff and students, with onsite work in Madison. A strong publication record is expected.