Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate

Postdoctoral Scholar Location: San Diego, CA Position Summary Epstein Family ATRI is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to contribute to scientific analyses within the RER Section using trial-embedded screening and longitudinal cohort datasets. The position will support manuscript development and scientific synthesis related to population-level biomarker patterns, biomarker context, and cognitive associations within ongoing clinical research programs. This is a 12-month appointment, renewable for up to 24 months total, contingent upon funding, focused on advancing defined manuscript outputs tied to ongoing funded studies. The role operates within established analytic governance structures and collaborates with faculty and statistical teams to advance peer-reviewed publications. This position does not involve operational study management, recruitment oversight, or statistical leadership. Key Responsibilities Advance manuscript development based on completed and maturing analyses within trial-embedded screening and longitudinal datasets. Draft and revise scientific manuscripts examining population heterogeneity, screening pathways, biomarker characterization, and cognitive associations. Translate statistical outputs into scientific narrative under analytic supervision. Conduct literature integration to support manuscript framing and interpretation. Participate in analytic discussions within existing Section and statistical governance structures. Contribute to preparation of abstracts and scientific presentations aligned with defined outputs. Reporting Structure The Postdoctoral Scholar reports to Dr. Doris Molina-Henry, MPI of APEX, within the Recruitment, Engagement, and Retention (RER) Section, and collaborates with Section leadership, ATRI faculty and statistical teams under existing analytic governance. Minimum Qualifications PhD in epidemiology, public health, neuroscience, population health, or related field. Demonstrated experience interpreting complex longitudinal or trial-embedded datasets in collaboration with statistical teams. Strong scientific writing skills, including first-author manuscript drafting. Experience integrating biomarker, screening, or cognitive data into population-level interpretation. Ability to structure and advance manuscripts from analytic outputs to submission. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multi-investigator research environments. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multi-investigator research environments. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with screening cohorts or biomarker-based trial populations. Familiarity with heterogeneity analyses and subgroup interpretation. Experience contributing to multi-author manuscripts within clinical research settings. Ability to synthesize findings across related datasets. Salary The annual base salary range for this position is $70,304.00 - $90,000.00. Equal Opportunity Statement USC is an equal opportunity 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 observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Southern California