Postdoctoral positions are available for highly motivated individuals interested in studying cognitive decline, dementia, and neuropsychological disorders in aging populations. These 1-2 year positions involve designing original epidemiological research projects, writing manuscripts, and developing presentations.
Dr. Yaffe holds several leadership roles in mentoring and career development at UCSF, including Director of the SFVA Dementia MIRECC and leader of the Research and Education Cores for both the UCSF Pepper Center and UCSF Alzheimer's Disease Center. She also serves as a mentor on several T32 and K12 translational research grants.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter including a brief description of potential projects of interest in the program, a CV, and names of three references to Alice Roberts.
Funded Postdoctoral Training Opportunities
UCSF Postdoctoral Fellowship in Epidemiology of AD/ADRD and Brain Health
The UCSF Center for Population Brain Health offers this two-year postdoctoral fellowship in the epidemiology of AD/ADRD and brain health. The program trains PhDs or MD/PhDs in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Psychiatry, Neurology, or a related field.
UCSF Training for Research on Aging and Chronic Disease (NIA T32) in Epidemiology
The UCSF Translational Epidemiology - Training for Research on Aging and Chronic Conditions (TE-TRAC) program offers this two-year postdoctoral fellowship in the epidemiology of aging and chronic disease. The program trains individuals with a PhD, DrPH, MD, PharmD, or a related doctoral degree.
MIRECC Postdoctoral Fellowship in Data Science Applications to AD/ADRD and Brain Health
The San Francisco VA Health Care System offers this advanced, two-year program to train fellows with a doctoral degree in epidemiology, statistical genetics, bioinformatics, biostatistics, computer science, or a similar quantitative field in the data science of brain health research.
MIRECC Postdoctoral Fellowship in Dementia and Brain Health Research
The San Francisco VA Health Care System offers this advanced, two-year program to MDs, psychologists, and allied professionals to become leaders in clinical research focused on AD/ADRD, cognitive aging, brain health, and geriatric neuropsychiatry.
UCSF Aging Research Fellowship in Geriatrics
This one- to two-year program trains physicians, health professionals, and postdoctoral candidates (MDs, PhDs) for academic careers in aging research. It combines mentoring within the Division of Geriatrics with intensive UCSF clinical, epidemiologic, and health services research coursework.
UCSF Behavioral Neurology Training Program (BNTP)
This two-year program prepares physicians who have completed a residency in neurology, psychiatry, or a related specialty for research and clinical careers in cognitive and behavioral impairments. It combines specialized clinical training at the Fein Memory and Aging Center with advanced research in neurodegenerative diseases.
Funded Training Opportunities for Junior Faculty
Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) at UCSF
This one-year global hybrid fellowship trains experienced professionals holding a terminal degree or equivalent training to advance global brain health equity. Based at the UCSF Fein Memory and Aging Center, fellows receive mentorship and leadership training to implement dementia prevention projects worldwide.
Paul Beeson Career Development Awards in Aging Research Program
This three- to five-year award provides mentored career development support and up to $225,000 in annual direct costs to clinically trained early-stage investigators, primarily physicians, to establish independent research programs in aging.
UCSF Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health (BIRCWH) program
This two- to three-year program provides financial support, mentorship, and educational programs to early-career junior faculty (PhD, MD, or equivalent doctorate) who are focused on advancing women's health research across the lifespan.
Additional Resources for Trainees
UCSF Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
The UCSF AD Research Center integrates basic science and clinical resources to investigate the clinical, molecular, neuropathological, and neuroimaging features of Alzheimer's disease (AD), non-AD dementias, and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The ADRC Research Education Component supports mentorship and career development for future leaders in ADRD research.
Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)
CTSI at UCSF has over 15 programs that help advance the careers of clinical and translational researchers by providing robust career advice, research mentoring, and support.
The Pepper Center supports interdisciplinary research focused on function and disability in vulnerable older adults, and provides mentorship and career support for investigators working to advance the care, health, and well-being of older persons.