Research Faculty - Neurology - Neurogenetics​/Track Faculty

Tenure Faculty (regardless of rank)

Persons with the titles of professor, associate professor, assistant professor and instructor who serve on appointments totaling 50% or more service to the university and who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty member’s tenure‑initiation unit (TIU) and, as appropriate, regional campus;

obligations will include research, service and/or teaching or clinical practice. These faculty will have earned a doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study or possession of equivalent experience.

Positions can be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor.

We invite candidates whose research employs molecular, cellular, neurobiological, genetic, and/or genomic approaches to studying neurodegenerative diseases, including but not limited to aging, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and Parkinson’s disease, with an emphasis on potential translational applications. Ideal applicants will integrate cutting‑edge approaches and techniques using human and/or animal experimental models, high‑throughput screening for biomarker discovery and functional genomics, or big data and machine‑learning methods.

The Division of Neurogenetics is implementing a comprehensive program that integrates clinical neuropathological data, deep molecular characterization of human tissue, experimental models, and cutting‑edge bioinformatics and machine‑learning approaches. We embrace a multi-pronged strategy to expedite the discovery of effective therapeutic interventions. We achieve these goals through multidisciplinary research, community engagement, and educational initiatives. Faculty will have the opportunity to collaborate on research projects and publications, as well as pursue their own investigator‑initiated research.

We welcome candidates from all neurologic subspecialties and general neurology. We seek individuals who are motivated to grow their skill set and broaden their impact on the healthcare system.

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a vibrant research environment, access to extensive biorepositories, and the opportunity to collaborate with an accomplished team of clinicians and basic scientists.

Please send a cover letter, statement of research, and CV from applicants.

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include a cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to Anna Godwin, Research Faculty Recruitment, Anna.

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Persons with titles of assistant professor‑clinical, associate professor‑clinical and professor‑clinical. These faculty will have earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their principal career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research.

Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching. Tenure‑track faculty with MD or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care.

Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or…