Research Analyst - Betthauser Lab

University of Wisconsin Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation

Competitive insurances

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Betthauser Neuroimaging Lab at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Research Analyst II to apply temporal modeling to neuroimaging and biofluid biomarkers in Alzheimer's disease research. This role emphasizes publication and peer‑reviewed work while collaborating across a multidisciplinary team.

You will lead manuscript writing, present abstracts at scientific meetings, analyze complex data, and mentor students and staff onsite in Madison.

Qualifications

• Evidence of at least 3 or more manuscript publications as first or senior author.
• At least 1 year in a team research environment, academic or scientific.
• Experience with large datasets (hundreds to thousands of participants) including QC.
• Experience with programming for data analysis (R/SAS/Stata).
• Experience developing statistical analysis plans and data visualizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead writing and publication of manuscripts in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Lead presenting abstracts at scientific meetings and disseminate findings.
• Analyze and summarize results; present research to stakeholders.
• Mentor postdocs, graduate and undergraduate trainees; provide scientific support.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Statistical analysis

Neuroimaging data analysis

Biofluid biomarker analysis

Education

Master's degree

Tools

R

SAS

Stata

Job description

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile: Research Analyst II

The Betthauser Neuroimaging Lab, located within the School of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin, offers a unique opportunity for a Research Analyst to work with Dr. Tobey Betthauser.

Dr. Betthauser is the principal lab investigator for several NIH-funded studies and leads the Imaging Core for the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC). Dr. Betthauser's research encompasses the development and application of novel temporal modeling methods for neuroimaging and biofluid biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's disease), multi-cohort study of factors that influence the timing of biomarker and clinical progression, generation of time-based dementia risk models, and postmortem brain pathological correlates of antemortem biomarkers and clinical trajectories using ex vivo MRI and quantitative pathology. Our lab highly values team science, a positive work environment, and a diversity of backgrounds, approaches, and competencies of coworkers and the populations we serve.

We are seeking a Research Analyst with a strong publication record and experience analyzing neuroimaging and biofluid biomarkers in the context of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The Research Analyst will work on NIH-funded projects applying statistical and temporal modeling methods to analyze neuroimaging, biofluid biomarkers, cognitive assessments, demographics, genetics, and associated data, to understand the timing of disease processes, the factors that contribute to when disease begins, and how this timing relates to clinical symptoms and postmortem confirmation of brain pathology.

Responsibilities include leading writing and publication of manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, leading writing and presenting abstracts at scientific meetings, analyzing and summarizing results, and presenting research findings to internal and external stakeholders; and providing scientific support to lab staff and students, including mentorship of postdoctoral, graduate and undergraduate student trainees with Dr. Betthauser.

• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
• Terminal, 12 month appointment
• This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.

Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration:

• Strong communication, critical problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to translate complex research findings into actionable insights and process improvements.

• 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

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics & Gerontology, Betthauser Neuroimaging Lab

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Compensation: The expected salary range for this position is $65,000 up to $100,000 for highly experienced candidates and actual pay within this range will depend on experience and qualifications.

• generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• competitive insurances and savings accounts
• retirement benefits

Required 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).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with aging and dementia research, neuropsychology, neuroimaging, and/or fluid biomarker data.
• Familiarity with clinical/health research principles and regulations

Education: Master's degree required; focus in medical physics, psychology, neuroscience, biostatistics, or other related fields preferred.

Contact Information: Finnuella Carey, [e-mail], 608-262-2071

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