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Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate

Salary$70k – $90k
LocationSan Diego, CA
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
ExperienceUp to 1 yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 10, 2026 · 1d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have10
PhD in epidemiology, public health, neuroscience, population health, or related field
Demonstrated experience interpreting complex longitudinal or trial-embedded datasets in collaboration with statistical teams
Strong scientific writing skills, including first-author manuscript drafting
Experience integrating biomarker, cognitive, clinical, behavioral, or population-level data into scientific interpretation
Ability to structure and advance manuscripts from analytic outputs to submission
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multi-investigator research environments
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multi-investigator research environments
Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within previous 5 years
0-1 year experience
Directly related education in research specialization with advance knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods
Nice to have4
Experience working with screening cohorts or biomarker-based trial populations
Experience examining population heterogeneity, longitudinal trajectories, or subgroup patterns
Experience contributing to multi-author manuscripts within clinical research settings
Ability to synthesize findings across related datasets and scientific domains
Eligibility4
USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy
USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities
Postdoctoral Scholar
About the company
Epstein Family Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI), University of Southern California
About Epstein Family ATRI
The Epstein Family Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) at the University of Southern California serves as a coordinating center for multicenter clinical trials and longitudinal cohort studies in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. ATRI supports trial design, data management, screening infrastructure, biomarker evaluation, and participant engagement across national and international research programs.
Recruitment, Engagement, and Retention (RER) Section
Within ATRI, the Recruitment, Engagement, and Retention (RER) Section conducts research using recruitment, screening, biomarker, cognitive, and longitudinal data generated through Alzheimer’s disease prevention trials and cohorts. The Section examines population heterogeneity across screening and participation pathways, biomarker-based eligibility, cognitive outcomes, and participant engagement and retention, with the goal of generating evidence that can inform future prevention research.
Location: San Diego, CA
Position Summary
Epstein Family ATRI is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to join the RER Section and contribute to an evolving program of Alzheimer’s disease prevention and clinical-trial research. The scholar will work with trial-embedded and longitudinal datasets that include recruitment and screening information, blood-based biomarkers, amyloid PET, cognitive measures, participant characteristics, and longitudinal outcomes. Scientific questions may examine who is identified through different screening approaches, who meets biomarker-based eligibility criteria, who participates and remains in longitudinal research, and how cardiometabolic, vascular, social, and other factors relate to cognitive outcomes and participation. The scholar will have opportunities to develop scientific questions, lead abstracts and first-author manuscripts, and build an increasingly independent research trajectory while working closely with RER faculty, clinical-trial investigators, and statistical collaborators.
This is a 12-month appointment, renewable for up to 24 months total, contingent upon funding, focused on advancing defined manuscript outputs tied to ongoing funded studies. The role operates within established analytic governance structures and collaborates with faculty and statistical teams to advance peer-reviewed publications.
This position does not involve operational study management, recruitment oversight, or statistical leadership.
Hiring process
Prospective candidates should submit a CV detailing relevant professional, academic, and research experience.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and advance scientific questions using recruitment, screening, biomarker, cognitive, and longitudinal data from Alzheimer’s disease prevention trials and cohorts.
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Lead manuscript development from completed and maturing analyses, including first-author manuscripts and collaborative publications.
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Translate statistical outputs into rigorous scientific interpretation and narrative in collaboration with faculty and statistical teams.
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Integrate relevant literature to frame findings within Alzheimer’s disease prevention and clinical-trial research.
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Participate in multidisciplinary scientific discussions within established Section and statistical governance structures.
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Contribute to abstracts, scientific presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
Reporting Structure
The Postdoctoral Scholar reports to Dr. Doris Molina-Henry, MPI of APEX, within the Recruitment, Engagement, and Retention (RER) Section, and collaborates with Section leadership, ATRI faculty and statistical teams under existing analytic governance.
Minimum Qualifications
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PhD in epidemiology, public health, neuroscience, population health, or related field.
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Demonstrated experience interpreting complex longitudinal or trial-embedded datasets in collaboration with statistical teams.
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Strong scientific writing skills, including first-author manuscript drafting.
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Experience integrating biomarker, cognitive, clinical, behavioral, or population-level data into scientific interpretation.
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Ability to structure and advance manuscripts from analytic outputs to submission.
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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multi-investigator research environments.
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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multi-investigator research environments
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience working with screening cohorts or biomarker-based trial populations.
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Experience examining population heterogeneity, longitudinal trajectories, or subgroup patterns.
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Experience contributing to multi-author manuscripts within clinical research settings.
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Ability to synthesize findings across related datasets and scientific domains.
The annual base salary range for this position is $70,304.00 - $90,000.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Legal
USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
Minimum Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within previous 5 years.
Minimum Experience: 0-1 year
Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education in research specialization with advance knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods.
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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