Postdoctoral or visiting scholar Opportunity in Aging and Neuroepidemiology

　　The Aging and Neuroepidemiology group at the Michigan State University invites applications for a postdoc Research Associate position to work on multiple projects under the supervision of Dr. Honglei Chen. Dr. Chen’s research aims to understand the natural history and etiology of neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Parkinson’s and dementia) and related prodromal symptoms such as olfactory impairment and sleep disturbances.

　　Please visit https://www.epi.msu.edu/faculty/chen to learn more about Dr. Chen's research interests and ongoing studies.

　　The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on data from several large epidemiological studies (e.g., the Sister Study, Agricultural Health Study, Health ABC Study, & ARIC study) and to gain experience in study design, data collection, analyses, and publications. The position is for a minimum term of one-year with the expectation of renewal.

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

　　Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

　　Applicants must have a doctoral degree (or be near completion) in epidemiology or a related field, or an M.D. plus epidemiology experience or training (e.g., M.P.H.). The successful candidate should be strong in epidemiological design and statistical analysis and should have excellent writing and communication skills.

　　密歇根州立大学(Michigan State University)，简称MSU，成立于1855年的，坐落在美国密歇根州东兰辛市，是一所世界一流的公立研究型大学，是北美顶尖大学学术联盟美国大学协会(AAU)的成员之一，被誉为"公立常青藤"大学。

　　2020年U.S. News大学综合排名为世界第84名，美国第80名。

　　密歇根州立大学不但以教育、农业和传媒理论闻名，同时也是包装与音乐治疗研究的先锋，学校在传媒领域排名全美前四，其中包括国际与多元文化通讯、大众传播以及人际通讯等专业均处于世界顶尖水平;教育学院下的小学师范和中学师范专业排名全美第一，教育管理排名全美第二，教育心理学排名第五;商学院的供应链管理亦位列全美第一，国际金融、市场营销等专业排名前20。核物理专业也位列全美第一。密歇根州立大学还拥有全美历史第二悠久的酒店管理学院。学校的海外研修课程提供超过60个国家总计200多个课程，遍及全球所有的洲(包括南极洲)，是全美单一校园大学中规模最大的一个。

　　密歇根州立大学还是一所美国传统体育强校，在全国大学体育协会(NCAA)一级联盟的运动队的昵称是"斯巴达人"(Spartans)，并参与十大联盟(Big Ten)中的所有项目。密歇根州立大学的橄榄球队曾经赢得1954年、1956年、1988和2013年的玫瑰杯冠军，男子篮球队曾赢得1979年和2000年的NCAA冠军。

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