Postdoctoral Scholar – Clinical Neuroscience Research

About the role

The clinical neurology and neuroinformatics research group at UCI is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join their team in the Department of Neurology. The position is under the direct supervision of Dr. Ali Ezzati, M.D., and involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of experts in neurology, epidemiology, data science, and biostatistics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large-scale datasets from cohorts and clinical trials, including longitudinal data.
• Develop and implement predictive models and advanced analytical tools.
• Summarize findings and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to grant writing and the development of clinical research studies.
• Provide mentorship to junior researchers and oversee lab operations.
• Collaborate with faculty on projects involving biomarkers, digital health platforms, and neuroinformatics.

Qualifications

• Recent or anticipated PhD or equivalent degree (within the last 3 years).
• Expertise in Neuroscience, Epidemiology, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields.
• Proficiency in R and/or Python programming.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.