Associate Professor In Residence

The Department of Neurology is recruiting an Associate Professor In Residence within the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center with a research focus on health disparities related to Alzheimer’s disease and dementias.

The selected candidate will maintain a robust, independent and collaborative research program specifically focused on Alzheimer’s disease, and other associated dementias, and how the psychological stress of such illnesses impacts ethnically diverse family caregivers. The candidate should have demonstrated expertise in the design, analysis, and reporting of observational (mixed-methods preferred) and intervention research studies in Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving research. Particular consideration will be given to candidates with experience in community-engaged research related to diversity and disparities research and with a focus on underserved populations. The candidate will be expected to teach and mentor undergraduate students, graduate students, and other trainees. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to provide service to the department, the School of Medicine, and the University including a leadership role within the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PhD in psychology, psychiatry, epidemiology, or related field; Established record of independent research with evidence of success in obtaining extramural funding; A record of publication in peer-reviewed journals; Demonstrated leadership experience at the university, local, or national level; Ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional postdoctoral fellowship training or substantial prior research experience in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and/or dementia and experience in community-based participatory research with underserved populations.
 

APPLICATION PROCESS
For full position description and to apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF04408