Postdoctoral Scholar-Research Associate - University of Southern California

A postdoctoral position is available at the Section of Biostatistics within the USC Keck School of Medicine - Alzheimer Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI), located in San Diego, California. USC ATRI is an academic institute committed to advancing the development of new treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), and manages an exciting portfolio of national and international observational studies as well as phase 2 and phase 3 clinical trials in AD. The ATRI Biostatistics Section is looking to expand its statistical team in San Diego. This position will involve both methodological and applied research in the design, conduct, and analysis of randomized clinical trials with a focus on clinical trials in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. This individual will split their time working on (a) challenging methodological problems in AD studies, including the modeling and analysis of participant recruitment and retention in multicenter clinical trials as well as predicting disease course and treatment response and (b) gaining experience as a collaborative biostatistician, including conducting power analyses and writing statistical analysis sections for grants and conducting analyses for ongoing studies. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a combination of onsite and remote work. Location: San Diego, CA The annual base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $90,000.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. Minimum Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within previous 5 years. Minimum Experience: 0-1 year Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education in research specialization with advance knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods. USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report Notice on Non-Discrimination Certain positions are subject to background screening EEO is the Law EEO is the Law Supplement Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination USC is an E-Verify Employer If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$107920.htmld USC is a leading private research university located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles – a global center for arts, technology and international business. As the largest private employer in the city – responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region – we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks, and you will be a member of the Trojan Family - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work. Application help If you need assistance during the application process, see our application help. (If you already work for USC, see Your USC career.) At any point you may also contact our HR Service Center for help at (213) 821-8100 or uschr@usc.edu.