The UConn Center on Aging in the University of Connecticut School of Medicine is recruiting a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow. The person filling this position will have recently completed or expect to soon complete their doctoral studies with a strong research record in basic and applied immunology and cellular senescence. This post-doctoral fellow will work on projects under the direction of Dr. Breno Diniz, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry. Diniz is looking for a motivated postdoc to work on a NIH-funded projects aimed at understanding the association between cellular and molecular immunological and senescence changes, cognitive impairment, and frailty in older adults with major depression. UConn Health is a major research University and the largest public biomedical research University in Connecticut. The institution harbors first-rate core facilities which include flow cytometry, proteomics, genomics and bioinformatics cores relevant to this project. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field. Expertise in immunology, identification of cellular senescence, immunoassays, and flow cytometry are required. The position is for 12 months initially, and renewable depending on performance. The successful candidate will receive training in professional and personal development, grant writing, research collaboration, presentation and publication of results, outreach, and mentoring. There will be opportunities for development of additional research projects and proposal development related to the broader project goals.

The salary is equivalent to the NIH stipends fellowship levels and benefits including health insurance. The start date is flexible, but an early start would be preferable. Applications should include: (i) brief cover letter, (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) a brief description of past research accomplishments, (iv) the names and contact information of two references. Please forward to diniz@uchc.edu.

UConn Health is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EEO and M/F/V/PWD/ PV employer.

The UConn Center on Aging at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine is recruiting a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor to conduct research and teach in the area of health services and aging. The individual filling this position is expected to lead research and evaluation studies developed in collaboration with state and/or federal agency and community partners, specifically in long-term services and supports (LTSS) for older adults and people with disabilities.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in health services research or policy, gerontology, public health, or relevant social sciences field with federal, state and/or other grant or contract funding experience, a publication record in respected academic journals, and commitment to advancing health equity and impacting public and population health. Candidates with knowledge and interests in aging and disability, strong written and oral communication skills, experience with statistical software, data analysis and management of Medicare or Medicaid claims data, and evidence of successful collaboration with state and/or federal agencies are especially encouraged to apply.

Located on the UConn Health campus in Farmington CT, midway between Boston and New York, UConn Center on Aging is the multidisciplinary home to investigators in social, behavioral, clinical, biological, and population sciences. UConn Center on Aging faculty maintain extensive associations with national, state and local health and social services agencies and across UConn, ranked one of the of the top public universities in the nation. See About Us for a description of our personnel and programs.

The successful candidate will commit to collaborating with Center on Aging faculty on existing LTSS research and evaluation grants and forming new collaborations with state or federal agencies, community-based organizations, and faculty across UConn. This position is fully funded through existing grants and State evaluation contracts through March, 2024. Ongoing application for extramural research funding is expected subsequently. The candidate will have teaching and advising responsibilities with MPH, Ph.D., medical/dental students, medical residents and fellows. This is a 12-24 month renewable full year salary in-residence faculty position.

Interested candidates can apply for the position by submitting a cover letter and curriculum vitae through the Jobs website, search number 2022-223. Please address questions to Dr. Julie Robison at jrobison@uchc.edu. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.

UConn Health is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/PWD/PV employer.