Vascular Neurologist; Research Career Development Track

Overview

The University of Minnesota Department of Neurology and M Health Fairview seek a Vascular Neurologist on a research career development track to join our dynamic, rapidly growing cerebrovascular team.

• Provide direct inpatient and outpatient care for patients with stroke and other complex cerebrovascular conditions.
• Support a robust telemedicine network including integrated longitudinal inpatient care and emergent stroke consultation across our entire health network.
• Collaborate with our neurocritical intensivists, cerebrovascular neurosurgeons, and neuro-interventionalists throughout the continuum of care.
• Lead innovative QI processes promoting continuous improvement in patient care and novel healthcare delivery paradigms.
• Integrate education formally and informally into clinical practice. Trainees include stroke, neurocritical care, and endovascular surgical neuroradiology fellows, stroke research fellows, residents, and medical students.

• Complete selected coursework within the University of Minnesota School of Public Health including methodology and grant‑writing courses. Intention to complete a Master’s Degree in clinical research is high encouraged and tuition costs are supported by the Stroke Program.
• Work on mentored, self‑initiated research projects with the goal of submission for further grant funding.
• Have the opportunity to lead pivotal local, national, and international clinical trials.
• Additional opportunities for research, teaching, and leadership may be available for qualified applicants.

This position is a three‑year track supporting those who wish to develop into clinician scientists. It is structured similarly to an NIH career development award with protected time for research career development:

• Year 1 includes 50% protected time for research career development and participation in the NIH Stroke Net Research Fellowship.
• Years 2 and 3 include at least 25% protected time with flexibility based upon the applicant’s career goals and additional internal funding garnered during Year 1.

• Medical degree and completion of an ACGME‑accredited neurology residency and vascular neurology fellowship.
• Commitment to educating trainees and contributing to clinical research.
• Prior telestroke experience is not required, but a strong interest in telemedicine and a desire to work collaboratively to provide for the cerebrovascular needs of patients at M Health Fairview.
• Current or eligible, unrestricted Minnesota State Medical License.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible Physician. If not yet certified, expectation is to acquire certification within 2 years of hire.
• Support for qualified J1 Applicants.

• Competitive compensation and excellent benefits support all aspects of well‑being.
• Substantial 401(k) employer contribution.
• Well‑being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
• Allowance for CME, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Applicants should submit an application through the University of Minnesota Physicians employment site and the academic component through the University of Minnesota application portal. O1 visa waiver candidates are supported.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.