PhD Researcher

1 month ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada AlzForum Foundation Inc. Full time
PhD Student Research Position in Neurology

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join our research team in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UBC.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Cheryl Wellington on a project focused on the analytical validation of neurological blood biomarkers for traumatic brain injury.

The project involves generating reference intervals for multiple biomarkers using a large population-based cohort, assessing associations between biomarkers and demographic and clinical variables, and validating the use of reference intervals in multiple TBI cohorts.

The PhD student will be expected to complete courses through the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UBC, participate in regular laboratory and small group meetings, and conduct advanced statistical analysis.

Key responsibilities include designing and performing complex experiments, conducting statistical analysis, presenting results at conferences, and writing publications for the project.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in neurology, clinical laboratory medicine, biostatistics, or a related field, and proficiency in statistical analysis.

Preferred qualifications include strong organizational and time-management skills, strong oral and written communication skills, and experience supervising projects and team members.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Completed MSc or equivalent training
  • 3+ years of research experience in neurology, clinical laboratory medicine, biostatistics, or another field relevant to the proposed project
  • Proficiency in statistical analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Experience supervising projects and team members
  • Experience with GraphPad Prism, RStudio, and SPSS
  • Background knowledge of immunoassay technology and troubleshooting
  • Experience working with biological specimens


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