PhD Researcher (Parkinson’s Disease) for Literature Review + NIH SBIR Letter of Support
Posted 2025-08-15
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
Job Description:
We are seeking a PhD-level researcher with deep expertise in Parkinson’s disease to assist with two key objectives:
• Conduct a focused literature review on non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s, with an emphasis on:
• Bulbar dysfunction and aspiration pneumonia
• Speech therapy interventions
• Medication adherence challenges
• Digital health and mobile interventions for Parkinson’s
• Provide a professional Letter of Support for an NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant application. This letter should:
• Validate the scientific basis and unmet need
• Speak to the feasibility and innovation of the proposed approach (details will be shared privately under NDA)
• Highlight how your domain expertise aligns with the project's objectives
Requirements:
• PhD in Neuroscience, Neurology, Movement Disorders, or related field
• Proven research/publication history in Parkinson’s disease
• Understanding of SBIR grants (a plus)
• Willingness to sign an NDA and/or provide a brief template letter to modify
• Strong communication and professional writing skills
To Apply:
Please submit:
• A short message introducing your background
• Relevant publications or Parkinson’s-related projects
• Confirmation of your ability to contribute both a literature review and a letter of support
• Your availability and hourly rate (or fixed cost for both deliverables)
This job includes a small initial milestone (e.g., $10) for drafting a letter of intent and confirming interest before expanding into paid research/lit review work.
We’re a small but mission-driven team preparing for a Phase I NIH grant to improve health outcomes in Parkinson’s via mobile tools and AI voice biomarkers. If you're passionate about applied research that impacts lives — we'd love to collaborate Apply tot his job
We are seeking a PhD-level researcher with deep expertise in Parkinson’s disease to assist with two key objectives:
• Conduct a focused literature review on non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s, with an emphasis on:
• Bulbar dysfunction and aspiration pneumonia
• Speech therapy interventions
• Medication adherence challenges
• Digital health and mobile interventions for Parkinson’s
• Provide a professional Letter of Support for an NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant application. This letter should:
• Validate the scientific basis and unmet need
• Speak to the feasibility and innovation of the proposed approach (details will be shared privately under NDA)
• Highlight how your domain expertise aligns with the project's objectives
Requirements:
• PhD in Neuroscience, Neurology, Movement Disorders, or related field
• Proven research/publication history in Parkinson’s disease
• Understanding of SBIR grants (a plus)
• Willingness to sign an NDA and/or provide a brief template letter to modify
• Strong communication and professional writing skills
To Apply:
Please submit:
• A short message introducing your background
• Relevant publications or Parkinson’s-related projects
• Confirmation of your ability to contribute both a literature review and a letter of support
• Your availability and hourly rate (or fixed cost for both deliverables)
This job includes a small initial milestone (e.g., $10) for drafting a letter of intent and confirming interest before expanding into paid research/lit review work.
We’re a small but mission-driven team preparing for a Phase I NIH grant to improve health outcomes in Parkinson’s via mobile tools and AI voice biomarkers. If you're passionate about applied research that impacts lives — we'd love to collaborate Apply tot his job