Application Window:

Open date: May 21st, 2021

Last review date: Monday, Jun 28, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Sep 30, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description:

Job Description

The Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND) has two (2) opportunity for Postdoctoral Scholar positions. These research opportunities focus on the Epidemiology of aging, cognition, and dementia under the supervision of Dr. María Corrada.

Requirements:

• The positions require a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. with excellent training in epidemiology, biostatistics, neuropsychology or related quantitative health research area.

The Fellows will be part of the California Dementia Epidemiology Postdoctoral Training Program and would receive additional mentorship from Paola Gilsanz (UCSF and Kaiser Permanente), Maria Glymour (UCSF), Elizabeth Rose Mayeda (UCLA), and Rachel Whitmer (UC Davis). (link to information about this training program https://ucla.app.box.com/v/CADemEpiPostdoc)

The Postdoctoral Scholars will have the opportunity to pursue research and publications as part of a multi-disciplinary program of the epidemiology, neurology, and neuropsychology of aging and dementia. During the training the scholar will also collaborate on projects outside the home research group (with one or more of the other three campuses), engage in peer collaborations, participate in career development activities, and prepare grant applications to establish research independence.

Candidates must possess strong communication and organizational skills. The position will be appointed at the level that is commensurate with the education and experience of the individual candidate and is for a period of one year with the possibility of renewal based on availability of funding support.

Department: https://www.mind.uci.edu

Qualifications:

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Ph.D or M.D./Ph.D

Application Requirements:

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Teaching Statement – See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement. (Optional)
• Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement – Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI’s Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
• Authorization to Release Information Form – A reference check will be completed only if you are made a tentative offer to a Professor or Professor of Teaching series, at any rank. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form: https://ap.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/AuthReleaseForm.pdf
• Misc. / Additional (Optional)

Reference Requirements:

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF06823

Campus Information:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Job Location: Irvine

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