University of California Irvine

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $64,480-$77,327. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See Postdoc Scholar Scale [https://sites.uci.edu/academicpersonnel/files/2023/02/postdoc-v2.pdf] for the salary range. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated experience, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR – DATA SCIENCE AND NEUROINFORMATICS

Our data-science and neuroinformatics research group is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to work with our investigators in the department of Neurology. The candidate will be under direct supervision of Dr. Ali Ezzati, M.D. and will have the opportunity to be co-mentored and collaborate with our world-class, multidisciplinary team of expert faculty in Neurology, Epidemiology, data-science, and biostatistics.

The Primary field of study for our group is Alzheimer’s disease and Other Dementia with a focus on using advanced biostatical modeling, artificial intelligence, and machine learning methods. There will be opportunities to work with large biomedical data across difference fields of neurology, including but not limited to Alzheimer’s disease, Aging and dementia, neuroepidemiology, cerebrovascular health, and Headache medicine. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are interested to peruse a career in clinical and translational neuroscience, data-science, neuroinformatics, or digital health.

The candidate is expected to be functioning somewhat independently, working with large data from several cohorts and clinical trials; run analytical models on longitudinal data; develop novel predictive models and analytical tools; summarize findings and publish results in research journals; assume general responsibility for scientific operations of the laboratory; provide supervision and guidance to junior technicians, students, and researchers; help with development and execution of clinical research studies; and contribute to grant writing.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):

• Recent or anticipated PhD or equivalent degree
• Experience and PhD in Neuroscience, Computational Biology, Computer science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields obtained within the last 3 years.
• Excellent programming skills specifically in R and/or Python.
• Evidence for excellent written and oral communication skills including prior peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

Requirements:

• Recent (<3 years from graduation) or anticipated PhD or equivalent degree
• Experience and PhD in Neuroscience, Computational Biology, Computer science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields.
• Excellent programming skills specifically in R and/or Python.
• Evidence for excellent written and oral communication skills including prior peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in and knowledge of biostatistics and clinical research.
• Applicants with prior knowledge in cognitive neurology and neurodegenerative disease, epidemiology, pain, and headache medicine are especially encouraged to apply.

Note: This is an in-person position. Our office is located at UCI campus in Irvine, California.

Substantive inquiries about the positions should be directed to:

Ali Ezzati, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology

UCI Department of Neurology

University of California, Irvine

200 S. Manchester Ave. Ste 206, Orange, CA 92868

[ezzatia@uci.edu]

TO APPLY: Please log onto UCI’s RECRUIT located at [https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08741]

Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload the following application materials electronically to be considered for the position:

1. Cover letter—Please discuss current research, future plans and why this position suits you.
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of Research
4. Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence.
5. Names and Contact Information of 3-5 References required (contact information only)
6. Misc. / Additional (Optional)