Postdoctoral Scholar - Clinical Neuroscience Research

Position overview

Salary range :

Salary range : The salary range for this position is $66,737-$80,034. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level. See Postdoc Scholar Scale ] for the salary range. "Off-scale salaries", i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated experience, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Application Window

Open date : May 8, 2025

Next review date : Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR - CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH

Our clinical neurology and neuroinformatics research group is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join our team in the Department of Neurology. Under the direct supervision of Dr. Ali Ezzati, M.D., the candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of expert faculty in neurology, epidemiology, data science, and biostatistics.

About the Role

Our lab specializes in Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and other dementias, with additional focus areas in migraine and other headache disorders, neuroepidemiology, and other neurodegenerative disorders. We use advanced biostatistical modeling, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and neuroinformatics methods to address pressing questions in clinical neurology. This position offers opportunities to work on large biomedical datasets, including cohort studies and clinical trials, and contribute to impactful projects in digital health and translational neuroscience. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in pursuing a career in clinical and translational neuroscience, data science, or digital health.

Responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Scholar will :

• 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.

TO APPLY : Please log onto UCI's RECRUIT located at https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09486

Basic Qualifications (required at time of application) :

Mathematics, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

Location

This is an in-person position based at the UCI campus in Irvine, California.

Department : https : / / www.neurology.uci.edu /

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application : [Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form]

Reference requirements

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09486

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine 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, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy .

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA