• Research Fellow

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    RESEARCH FELLOW

    How to Apply

    A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

    Job Summary

    There is an open postdoctoral position at the University of Michigan Medical School, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation to work with Dr. EmilyBriceno.

     

    Primary Project (NIH/NIA RF1AG088009): Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: Cross-national longitudinal prognosis and risk factors

    Responsibilities*

    The postdoctoral scientist will conduct research for an NIH-funded project to among culturally, linguistically, and educationally varied older adults, taking a multidisciplinary approach to understanding cognitive aging and Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) across different national contexts.

     

    The selected candidate will work on projects focused on the measurement of cognitive function and cognitive impairment (i.e., mild cognitive impairment and dementia) across the US, Mexico, and India. Projects may include psychometric analyses of measurement equivalence across contexts, studying the validity of cognitive test scores and cognitive impairment classifications across contexts, and substantive research questions regarding the unique and shared sociodemographic, lifestyle, health, and biological risk factors associated with mild cognitive impairment and dementia across contexts. Research projects will take place in close collaboration with faculty mentors. This position is in collaboration with Dr. Miguel Arce Renteria at Columbia University. Opportunities for co-mentoring with Drs.Bricenoand Arce will be available.

     

    The fellow will lead and support the analyses of existing longitudinal data in order to begin to develop an independent line of research. The fellow will be exposed to various training opportunities related to the investigation of cognitive aging among linguistically and socioculturally diverse older adults. Duties include data management and analysis, research presentations at national and international conferences, publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts, participating in seminars and work groups, and collaborating on research grant applications. The fellow will be expected to apply modern data analytic approaches, write manuscripts and grant proposals, and participate in a productive research team.

    Required Qualifications*

    + PhD in a related science area such as epidemiology, biostatistics, neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, neuropsychology, neurology, data science, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline

    + Less than five years' experience post-doctorate

    + A demonstrated record of individual initiative in research

    + Strong analytic skills

    + Potential to become an independent academic researcher within two to three years

    Desired Qualifications*

    + Experience working with international datasets and/or international research teams

    + Strong academic writing skills

    + Interest in developing an independent line of research in cognitive aging

    + Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

    Additional Information

    **Proposed Start:** Flexible start date. Winter 2025 or earlier preferred.

    **Term:** 1 year, with 2ndand/or 3rdyear extension contingent upon satisfactory progress and funding.

     

    Interested candidates with any questions are encouraged to contact Emily Briceno at [email protected]

     

    Background Screening

     

    Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    269529

     

    Working Title

    RESEARCH FELLOW

    Job Title

    RESEARCH FELLOW

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Hybrid

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    Medical School

     

    Department

    MM PM&R

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    10/07/2025 - 11/06/2025

     

    Career Interest

     

    Research Fellows