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Job

T32 PostDoctoral Scholar

Organization

University of Miami, Miami, Florida, United States

Scientific focus area

Neuroscience, Epidemiology, Clinical Research

Cross-Disciplinary Research Opportunity for Training in Alzheimer’s Disease and AD Related Disorders (AD/ADRD) Science (CrossROADS) is a NIA funded 2-year Institutional Research Training program organized to provide evidence-based postdoctoral research training, to increase the scientific AD/ADRD workforce, and to address AD/ADRD healthcare challenges. We seek scholars from multiple disciplines with translational research interests in AD/ADRD.

About the position

CrossROADS scholars are expected to conduct a mentored AD/ADRD-related research project that is designed to be completed well within the two years of program participation. Each applicant must have a lead mentor and can have co-mentor(s). The mentors will facilitate and promote scholar’s research and interactions with other trainees, researchers, and training programs. With guidance from mentors, scholars are expected to create an Individual Development Plan, develop and conduct a mentored research project, give presentations, and participate in program related activities.

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What you'll need to apply

Application packets must include the following:

  • A letter from Mentor/Faculty who has first-hand knowledge of applicant’s potential and interest in research
  • Application Cover Page
  • NIH Biosketch
  • Personal statement of interest in engaging in AD/ADRD research (1 page)
  • Relevant research idea or proposal (1 page)
  • If there is a chosen Mentor(s), Mentor(s) name and contact information

Contact name

Stacy Merritt

Contact email

[email protected]

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Qualifications

Applicants to the CrossROADS program must:

  1. Have a clinical doctorate (M.D., DMD, DVM, PharmD, etc.) or Ph.D. degree or its equivalent in health-related sciences per NIH guidelines.
  2. Must be a citizen of the United States or a non-citizen national or must be lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
  3. Have department and division guarantee of full-time professional effort dedicated for program participation. Full time is defined as 40 hours per week, 12 person months a year. NIA allows an additional 25% of time effort (e.g., 10 hours a week) in part-time research, teaching, or clinical employment, if those activities do not interfere with, or lengthen, the duration of their training.
  4. Propose a research project that is focused on AD/ADRD.
  5. Have a strong interest in developing a career in AD/ADRD research.

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