Postdoctoral Researcher in Neurodegenerative Diseases
3 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team at Umeå University, specializing in neurodegenerative diseases. The successful candidate will contribute to our research on brain diseases, focusing on Parkinson's disease and other alpha-synucleinopathies.
Job Description
The postdoctoral researcher will work independently, performing data analysis of existing health data, risk factors, and genetic data. The tasks will include writing research reports for international journals, developing new methods for data analysis, and managing sample collections from patients. The research will involve statistical analysis of genetic data, brain imaging, health data, and protein biochemistry using statistical programs such as R, SPSS, or similar programming languages.
Responsibilities
- Perform data analysis of existing health data, risk factors, and genetic data
- Write research reports for international journals
- Develop new methods for data analysis
- Manage sample collections from patients
- Conduct statistical analysis of genetic data, brain imaging, health data, and protein biochemistry
Requirements
A person who has been awarded a doctorate or a foreign qualification deemed to be the equivalent of a doctorate in medicine, epidemiology, statistics, or a similar field is eligible for appointment as postdoctoral researcher. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time at which the appointment decision is made.
Desirable Qualifications
- Previous experience in statistical processing of data
- Training in statistics, data processing, and/or bioinformatics
- Experience in research in neurodegenerative diseases or synapse biology
Working Conditions
The work will be performed in a collaborative environment with a team of researchers, doctoral students, and affiliated researchers. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently, with some supervision, and will be required to plan and work independently, as well as write research reports for international journals.
Language Skills
The ability to express oneself well in speech and writing in both Swedish and English is a requirement.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted through the Umeå University website, with a cover letter, CV, and any other relevant documentation. The application deadline is not specified.
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