Vacancy Reference Number: ZE44012
Closing Date: 8 Dec 2024
Salary: £36,924-£45,163
Address: UK DRI at The University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1TN
Duration: Fixed Term
About the Role
Dementia is the greatest health challenge of our century. The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) is the biggest UK initiative driving forward research to fill the knowledge gap in our understanding of neurodegenerative disorders causing dementia. Scientists at the UK DRI at Cambridge use cutting-edge approaches to build our understanding of the biological processes behind neurodegeneration and ageing.
Job Responsibilities
1. Lead PET imaging recruitment and data analysis in patients with frontotemporal dementia and progressive supranuclear palsy.
2. Coordinate ON-FIRE and related studies on blood-based biomarkers.
3. Drive the project, develop and deliver the study's research objectives.
4. Present developments and key findings to relevant stakeholders.
Qualifications
For this post, you will have an undergraduate and/or a PhD in neurosciences, psychology, physiology or related discipline. You will have knowledge of neuroimaging, related research methods and applications, and project management skills. Experience in patient recruitment in research studies of dementia or mental health disorders would be advantageous.
Collaboration
You will collaborate within a balanced team with post-doctoral scientists, clinical fellows, research nurses and students to ensure efficient research activities across the center.
Contact
For informal inquiries regarding the role, contact Dr Maura Malpetti (mm2243@medschl.cam.ac.uk).
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