Dementia Specialist Researcher

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil.

📋 Description

• Create the methodological framework for the study.

• Perform comprehensive literature reviews at both national and international levels.

• Analyze scientific literature alongside technical and regulatory documentation.

• Determine the key conceptual structures associated with dementia.

• Outline the various forms of dementia, as well as their risk factors, prevention strategies, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term care.

• Recognize public policies, national strategies, and international efforts related to the subject matter.

• Identify the primary institutional stakeholders, organizations, networks, and centers of reference.

• Classify the subject area into analytical themes and categories.

• Spot knowledge deficiencies and avenues for future initiatives.

• Construct a conceptual framework for the subject area.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Gerontology, Public Health, Collective Health, or related disciplines.

• A Master's or doctoral degree in areas related to aging, neurology, geriatrics, public health, or health sciences is preferred.

• Thorough understanding of dementias and the aging process.

• Proficient in synthesizing and organizing extensive amounts of information.

• Proven experience in developing technical studies.

• Familiarity with public health policies.

• Strong analytical skills for creating conceptual models.

• Competence in technical and scientific writing.

• Experience in conducting scientific literature reviews.

• Skills in document analysis.

• Proficiency in thematic mapping.

• Ability to develop analytical matrices.

• Expertise in building taxonomies and conceptual frameworks.

• Capability in organizing evidence.

• Experience in drafting technical reports.

🏝️ Benefits

• Instituto Cordial is dedicated to fostering inclusion and diversity within its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from women, Black individuals, Indigenous people, LGBTQ+ community members, and persons with disabilities and special needs.