Research Scientist, Neurology

Key Skills

Bioinformatics, Design, Machine learning techniques, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Signal processing

Job Description

The section of Behavioral Neurology in the Department of Neurology is seeking a Research Scientist for a new clinical research program focused on Alzheimer’s disease and related Disorders (AD/ADRD), Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular risk factors, such as hypertension and AD/ADRD health disparity. The prospective applicant will be involved in clinical trials and observational cohort studies including those related to Alzheimer’s disease therapies, longitudinal assessment of aging participants, and studying racial disparities in AD/ADRD.

Eligibility for this position includes training and/or Experience in one of the following fields:

• Signal processing
• MRI image analysis
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing, or other bioinformatics application

Experience and Education

• Ph.D. degree with major coursework in field of assignment and five (5) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least two (2) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent.
• Master’s degree with major coursework in field of assignment and seven (7) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least three (3) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in field of assignment and nine (9) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least four (4) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent.

Job Duties

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and personally participates in assigned scientific or medical research project.
• Selects or assists in selection of key research personnel. Determines specific goals or objectives to be attained and assigns and reviews work of subordinates.
• Plans experimental protocols.
• Reviews and analyzes resulting research data.
• Revises techniques or approaches to work problems as indicated necessary by research data.
• Compiles, writes, and submits research results to supervisor.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of research papers, reports, and abstracts for publication as one of co-authors.
• Designs, develops, or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
• Plans and supervises training of technicians and other laboratory personnel with respect to proper laboratory techniques, use of laboratory equipment, and safety procedures.
• May confer with industrial, governmental, or other groups concerning progress or results of research project.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.