Postdoctoral Fellow

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career.
• The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc.
• Designs and evaluates experiments.
• Develops new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• May be responsible for operation of specific equipment.
• May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff.
• Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee.
• The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available.
• Appointments cannot exceed five years. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field.
• Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
• Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong background in computational methods, statistical analysis, and machine learning, with applications to biomedical or clinical research.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and/or R for data processing, statistical modeling, and data visualization.
• Experience analyzing large-scale biomedical datasets, preferably involving neuroimaging, proteomics, genomics, or other omics data.
• Familiarity with machine learning methods, data integration approaches, and computational techniques for identifying disease-associated patterns and biomarkers.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex analytical results in the context of biological or clinical research.
• A strong publication record commensurate with career stage, with evidence of scientific writing and the ability to prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present research findings at scientific meetings and national or international conferences.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple research tasks, and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary research teams.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to reproducible research and scientific rigor. Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior research experience in Alzheimer's disease, related dementias, or other neurodegenerative diseases. 
• Familiarity with neuroimaging modalities, such as MRI or PET, and proteomic data generated using mass spectrometry or affinity-based platforms. The postdoctoral fellow will conduct research involving the integration and analysis of neuroimaging and proteomics data to investigate the mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases. Responsibilities will include developing and implementing advanced statistical and machine learning approaches; performing integrative analyses of large-scale imaging and proteomic datasets; interpreting findings in the context of disease biology; and preparing scientific manuscripts, presentations, and research reports. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals, present research at national and international conferences and scientific meetings, and actively contribute to grant writing and the development of new research projects. The fellow will collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams, contribute to the development of innovative computational methods, and communicate scientific findings to diverse audiences. The position requires a strong background in computational biology, biomedical informatics, bioinformatics, neuroscience, or a related field; proficiency in programming languages such as R or Python; and experience in statistical analysis and machine learning. Strong analytical, scientific writing, presentation, and communication skills, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, are essential. This position will play a key role in advancing integrative, data-driven research in neurodegenerative diseases.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

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