Scientist II

Click here for more information about equivalencies:Required Related Experience:No experience required.Required License/Registration/Certification:NonePhysical Requirements:Sitting for long periods of time.Shift:Monday-Friday 8:00am -5:00pm, some evenings and weekends required.Job Summary:A scientist position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Brian Gold (https://sites.google.com/site/btgoldlaboratory) to participate in NIH funded projects. The position involves ongoing research on neurocognitive aging using MRI methods. Specific research focuses on identifying the effects of aging, vascular pathologies, and Alzheimer’s disease pathologies on distributed brain networks and cognitive performance. Job responsibilities include: analyzing MRI data and generating summary measures; aiding the development of new MRI analysis methods; correlating MRI results with biofluid measures of Alzheimer’s disease, vascular markers, and neuroinflammatory markers; writing manuscripts and giving scientific presentations.Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:Advanced skills and knowledge in the analysis of neuroimages; advanced statistical analysis skills; advanced skills in Unix-based coding.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?No.Preferred Education/Experience:PhD in neuroscience or psychology and two or more years of postdoctoral experience.Deadline to Apply:12/03/2023.University Community of Inclusion:The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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