Postdoctoral Researcher in Neurodegenerative Diseases

2 months ago


Umeå, Västerbotten, Sweden Umeå University Full time
About the Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced postdoctoral researcher to join our team at Umeå University. The successful candidate will contribute to our research on neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on Parkinson's disease and other alpha-synucleinopathies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct data analysis of existing health data, risk factors, and genetic data to investigate the onset of Parkinson's disease and other alpha-synucleinopathies.
  • Develop and implement new and existing methods for data analysis, including statistical programs such as R, SPSS, or similar programming languages.
  • Work with researchers to manage and analyze sample collections from patients, including genetic data, brain imaging, and protein biochemistry.
  • Collaborate with the research group to develop research projects and write research reports for international journals.
Requirements
  • Ph.D. in medicine, epidemiology, statistics, or a similar field.
  • Experience in statistical processing of data, including analysis of genetic data, health data, and protein biochemistry.
  • Training in statistics, data processing, and/or bioinformatics.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills in English.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What We Offer

As a postdoctoral researcher at Umeå University, you will have the opportunity to work in a stimulating and dynamic research environment. You will be part of a team of experienced researchers and have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.



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