Neuroimaging Research Analyst II: Alzheimer’s Biomarkers

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); 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 to work on NIH-funded neuroimaging and biofluid biomarker projects focused on Alzheimer’s disease. Dr.

Tobey Betthauser leads imaging core and multi-cohort studies, exploring timing and progression of disease using MRI, biomarkers, and cognitive data. Responsibilities include publishing manuscripts, presenting abstracts, analyzing diverse datasets, and mentoring students and

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

Publication record

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Education

Master’s degree in medical physics, psychology, neuroscience, biostatistics, or related field

Tools

R

SAS

Stata

Job description

The Betthauser Neuroimaging Lab at the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for a Research Analyst II to work on NIH-funded neuroimaging and biofluid biomarker projects focused on Alzheimer’s disease. Dr.

Tobey Betthauser leads imaging core and multi-cohort studies, exploring timing and progression of disease using MRI, biomarkers, and cognitive data. Responsibilities include publishing manuscripts, presenting abstracts, analyzing diverse datasets, and mentoring students and