Research Analyst – Betthauser Lab

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Job Category:Academic Staff

Employment Type:Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:Research Analyst II

Job Summary:

The Betthauser Neuroimaging Lab, located within the School of
Medicine and Public Health at the University of Wisconsin in
Madison, Wisconsin, offers a unique opportunity for a Research
Analyst to work with Dr. Tobey Betthauser.

Dr. Betthauser is the principal lab investigator for several
NIH-funded studies and leads the Imaging Core for the Wisconsin
Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC). Dr. Betthauser’s
research encompasses the development and application of novel
temporal modeling methods for neuroimaging and biofluid biomarkers
of neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease),
multi-cohort study of factors that influence the timing of
biomarker and clinical progression, generation of time-based
dementia risk models, and postmortem brain pathological correlates
of antemortem biomarkers and clinical trajectories using ex vivo
MRI and quantitative pathology. Our lab highly values team science,
a positive work environment, and a diversity of backgrounds,
approaches, and competencies of coworkers and the populations we
serve.

We are seeking a Research Analyst with a strong publication record
and experience analyzing neuroimaging and biofluid biomarkers in
the context of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The
Research Analyst will work on NIH-funded projects applying
statistical and temporal modeling methods to analyze neuroimaging,
biofluid biomarkers, cognitive assessments, demographics, genetics,
and associated data, to understand the timing of disease processes,
the factors that contribute to when disease begins, and how this
timing relates to clinical symptoms and postmortem confirmation of
brain pathology.

Responsibilities include leading writing and publication of
manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, leading writing and
presenting abstracts at scientific meetings, analyzing and
summarizing results, and presenting research findings to internal
and external stakeholders; and providing scientific support to lab
staff and students, including mentorship of postdoctoral, graduate
and undergraduate student trainees with Dr. Betthauser.

• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a

designated campus work location.

• Terminal, 12 month appointment
• This position has the possibility to be extended or converted

to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.

Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and
abilities will be given first consideration:

• Strong communication, critical problem-solving, and project

management skills, with the ability to translate complex research
findings into actionable insights and process improvements.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as a subject matter expert and main point of contact

regarding research analysis and research area operational
processes

• Develops and implements processes, guides staff, analyzes data,

and summarizes complex research results for a defined research area
or study by utilizing established processes

• Designs and implements processes for the preparation of reports

and manuscripts and leads the presentation of materials through
various communication platforms

• Contributes to the development of unit strategies, research

procedures, and analysis methodologies and recommends improvements
to leadership

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine,
Division of Geriatrics & Gerontology, Betthauser Neuroimaging
Lab

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Compensation:

The expected salary range for this position is $65,000 up to
$100,000 for highly experienced candidates and actual pay within
this range will depend on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as
generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances
and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information,
refer to the campus benefits webpage and
the SMPH
Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

Required Qualifications:

• Evidence of at least 3 or more manuscripts publications in

peer-reviewed journals as first or senior author

• At least 1 year of experience working in a team environment,

academic, and/or scientific research group.

• At least 1 year of experience interacting efficiently with mid-

to large-sized datasets (hundreds to thousands of participants),
including preparing, cleaning, and performing quality control for
analysis.

• At least 1 year of experience with at least one programming

language (such as R, SAS, or Stata) to interact efficiently with
large data sets.

• At least 1 year of experience with development of statistical

analysis plans, creating data visualizations, and conducting
statistical analyses (such as descriptive statistics, survival
analyses, regression models, linear-mixed effects models,
non-parametric methods).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with aging and dementia research,

neuropsychology, neuroimaging, and/or fluid biomarker data.

• Familiarity with clinical/health research principles and

regulations

Education:

Master’s degree required; focus in medical physics, psychology,
neuroscience, biostatistics, or other related fields
preferred.

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applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous
eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or
national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a
foreign national authorized to work in the United States without
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date of appointment. This position is currently scheduled to end
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Contact Information:

Finnuella Carey, fjcarey@medicine.wisc.edu ,
608-262-2071

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