Research Analyst – Betthauser Lab

The Betthauser Neuroimaging Lab, located within the School of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin, offers a unique opportunity for a Research Analyst to work with Dr. Tobey Betthauser.

Dr. Betthauser is the principal lab investigator for several NIH-funded studies and leads the Imaging Core for the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC). Dr. Betthauser’s research encompasses the development and application of novel temporal modeling methods for neuroimaging and biofluid biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease), multi-cohort study of factors that influence the timing of biomarker and clinical progression, generation of time-based dementia risk models, and postmortem brain pathological correlates of antemortem biomarkers and clinical trajectories using ex vivo MRI and quantitative pathology.

Our lab highly values team science, a positive work environment, and a diversity of backgrounds, approaches, and competencies of coworkers and the populations we serve.

We are seeking a Research Analyst with a strong publication record and experience analyzing neuroimaging and biofluid biomarkers in the context of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The Research Analyst will work on NIH-funded projects applying statistical and temporal modeling methods to analyze neuroimaging, biofluid biomarkers, cognitive assessments, demographics, genetics, and associated data, to understand the timing of disease processes, the factors that contribute to when disease begins, and how this timing relates to clinical symptoms and postmortem confirmation of brain pathology.

Responsibilities include leading writing and publication of manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, leading writing and presenting abstracts at scientific meetings, analyzing and summarizing results, and presenting research findings to internal and external stakeholders; and providing scientific support to lab staff and students, including mentorship of postdoctoral, graduate and undergraduate student trainees with Dr. Betthauser.

• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
• Terminal, 12 month appointment
• This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.

Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration:

• Strong communication, critical problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to translate complex research findings into actionable insights and process improvements.

• Serves as a subject matter expert and main point of contact regarding research analysis and research area operational processes
• Develops and implements processes, guides staff, analyzes data, and summarizes complex research results for a defined research area or study by utilizing established processes
• Designs and implements processes for the preparation of reports and manuscripts and leads the presentation of materials through various communication platforms
• Contributes to the development of unit strategies, research procedures, and analysis methodologies and recommends improvements to leadership

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics & Gerontology, Betthauser Neuroimaging Lab

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