Neuroimaging Research Analyst II: Alzheimer's Studies

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation

Holidays and sick leave

Insurance and retirement benefits

Job summary

The Betthauser Neuroimaging Lab at the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites a Research Analyst II to contribute to NIH-funded studies focusing on neuroimaging and biofluid biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. You will lead manuscript writing, analyze diverse data, and present findings to internal and external stakeholders.

Applicants should have a strong publication record and experience with temporal modeling, neuroimaging, and statistical analysis.

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

Manuscripts publications (first/senior

Team collaboration

Large datasets experience

Programming (R/SAS/Stata)

Statistical analysis & visualization

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 a Research Analyst II to contribute to NIH-funded studies focusing on neuroimaging and biofluid biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. You will lead manuscript writing, analyze diverse data, and present findings to internal and external stakeholders.

Applicants should have a strong publication record and experience with temporal modeling, neuroimaging, and statistical analysis.