\\n Psychiatric University Hospital: Postdoctoral position (70-100%) in Alzheimer\\\'s disease clinical and translational research

Neuropsychiatry and Biomarkers of Cerebral Aging (Prof. Dr. J. Popp)

Postdoctoral position in Alzheimer\\\'s disease clinical and translational research 70-100 %

Our research focuses on the early stages of cognitive decline, delirium and persisting neuropsychiatric syndromes in late adulthood and old age. Our main goals are to 1) better understand the pathophysiological mechanisms associated with neurocognitive and neuropsychiatric disorders, and their relevance for the clinical manifestations and the course of disease, 2) identify and validate molecular biomarkers for prediction, early detection and differential diagnosis of cognitive impairment and related neuropsychiatric symptoms and 3) identify risk factors and protective factors of cerebral aging to assess risk and develop approaches for prevention and treatment.

The current projects focus on the integration of multi-omics data with clinical data from an existing cohort as well as a multi-centric cohort with ongoing recruitment and follow-up. The project includes several collaborations with local and international groups and labs.

Your responsibilities

The successful candidate will take a leading role in coordinating ongoing projects and initiate new clinical and translational research within the team of Prof Julius Popp, and collaborate with different national and international partners. The candidate will supervise graduate and master students. In addition, the candidate will substantially contribute to the scientific output of the group by presenting results at international conferences and by publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

Your profile

PhD in data science, bioinformatics, neurosciences, medicine, psychology, or natural sciences (biology / computational biology)

• Excellent scientific track record, including at least one publication as first author in a good quality, peer reviewed international journal
• Advanced knowledge with statistical data modelling (multi-omic data integration, multivariate statistics including multiblock PCA, linear mixed effects models, etc.) is highly desired
• Experience in the field of Alzheimer\\\'s disease and/or neurodegenerative diseases and in biomarker discovery is also highly desired
• Commitment and capacity to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and multiple local and international collaborations
• Interest on clinical research
• Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written), German desirable

What we offer

We offer varied and interesting work in an inspiring and socially relevant environment.
Diversity and inclusion are important to us.

Place of work

Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich, Lenggstrasse 31, 8032 Zurich

Start of employment 01.10.2023 (as soon as possible)

Further information
Prof. J. Popp

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