Biomarker Scientist

Job Summary:

The Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention (WRAP), together with the Biomarker Labs of Dr. Sterling Johnson, Dr. Hartmuth Kolb and Dr. Henrik Zetterberg linked to WRAP and the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) and ADRC Consortium for Clarity in ADRD Research Through Imaging (CLARiTI), is seeking a quantitative scientist to join our team.

As imaging and blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and related disorders (ADRD) continue to rapidly evolve, there is a need to determine when the proteinopathies become detectable in the brain relative to age and risk factors, how they relate to established imaging or fluid markers, how they perform in diverse ethnoracial and socioeconomic communities, and how they can inform on multi-etiology causes of impairment. Further, there is great need to determine how imaging and blood markers may be best applied in several use contexts including screening into prevention and observational trials, and community clinical settings, and as outcomes in treatment and prevention trials.

The candidate will lead and manage a team of data-oriented scientists and staff that support the data workflows and data analyses of the WRAP study and major initiatives of the linked Biomarker labs. The candidate will oversee the data sharing of the WRAP study data with external requesters, and the data analysis workflows including guiding teams that write up the data for publication. The data collected by this team and the initiatives the team addresses are of central importance to our field and the quality and caliber of the output from this team will be visible nationally.

Responsibilities:

Identifies research problems, designs research methodologies, performs and supervises research, and prepares and presents results for presentation to professional organizations or for scholarly publications. May supervise staff.

• 15% Identifies research problems and develops highly complex research methodologies and procedures. Publishes and presents results to help advance research
• 10% Collects and analyzes highly complex research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures
• 10% Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials and, disseminates information to appropriate entities
• 10% Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
• 15% Identifies, writes, or assists in developing grant opportunities, grant applications, and proposals to secure research funding
• 15% May supervise the day-to-day activities of a research unit and staff and resolve routine personnel issues
• 15% Serves as an institutional subject matter expert and liaison with key internal and external stakeholders providing expert level information and representing the interests of a specialized research area
• 5% Monitors program budget and approves unit expenditures
• 5% Provides leadership and management of data workflows and data analyses team to facilitate analysis and publication of data and review of resource requests from external requesters

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Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
Ph.D. in biological psychology, cognitive psychology or closely related field required.

Qualifications:

The position is open to a qualified scientist with evidence of training in applying quantitative solutions to biological problems.

The candidate must have scientific experience and publications in Alzheimer's disease (AD) or related disorders. Previous experience in analyzing imaging and biofluid markers in the context of Alzheimer's disease and related causes of dementia (ADRD) is required.

Technical abilities are essential including ability to develop workflows for data, analyze data with appropriate analytic techniques and collaborate on scientific publications. Neuroanatomy knowledge is preferred. Experience working with imaging and fluid biomarkers for detecting AD proteinopathy or other proteinopathies is essential. Experience working with and customizing data analysis tools such as R is essential. The ability to write for scientific publications is essential.

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $85,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $85,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.

Contact:

Sterling Johnson
scj@medicine.wisc.edu
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Scientist III(RE045)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

313407-AS

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