Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Neurology (NTT or T/TT) - Neurodegenerative Disorders

Neurology

The Department of Neurology at the University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a fellowship-trained (BE/BC) MD Clinician, or a Ph.D. Clinician, or a Ph.D. Researcher with an interest in Neurodegenerative Disorders Research.

In the fall of 2021, the University of Missouri launched the NextGen Precision Health Building, which focuses primarily on Cardiometabolic, Cancer, and Neuroscience research. The successful candidate for this search will join other world-class researchers and clinicians who will focus on bringing research to translational, precision medicine for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's, Neuromuscular, Addiction, and Sleep disorders. The successful candidate may join with tenure or on a tenure track.
About MU Neurology:
MU Department of Neurology offers comprehensive and multidisciplinary care in areas such as epilepsy, sleep disorders, movement disorders, neuromuscular diseases, comprehensive cerebrovascular disease, neurological intensive critical care, and headache. In addition, we have expertise in various subspecialty areas, including pediatric neurology, neuro-ophthalmology, neuropathology, neuro-rehab, and multiple sclerosis.

Details:

• Number of available positions: 1
• Join a department of 30+ neurologists and neuroscientists
• Opportunities to assist in the department's growth, the education of medical students, neurology residents, and neurology fellows, as well as research and scholarly activities.
• If clinical faculty, call schedule:
  o Only if joining as a clinical Neurohospitalist, stroke, or ICU physician
  o Proportionate to the clinical FTE
• All ranks available commensurate with experience
• All tracks available
  
• As the largest Neurologic Care Team in mid-Missouri, the department's facilities include:
  o A dedicated 28-bed Neurosciences Center with 6 bed EMU
  o 30-bed Neurosciences ICU
  o AANEM Lab Accreditation with Exemplary Status
  o Level IV Epilepsy program
  o Comprehensive Stroke Center
  o MDA/ALS clinics
  o An accredited Sleep Program
  o Outpatient infusion center
• Our academic programs include a neurology residency program and the following six accredited neurology fellowship programs:
• ACGME-Accredited Fellowship Programs
  o Clinical Neurophysiology
  o Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology (dual UCNS certification)
  o Sleep Medicine
  o Advanced Sleep Medicine
  o Vascular Neurology
  o Neuro Critical Care (dual UCNS certification)
• In addition to clinical opportunities, the MU Center for Translational Neuroscience and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory offers a vast array of academic and research opportunities. Currently, there are established basic and translational research programs with 30+ clinical trials in Neurology.

Minimum Qualifications: fellowship-trained BC/BE MD/DO or MD/Ph.D. or Ph.D. Researcher

Candidates will be evaluated on: currently involved in neurodegenerative disorders research.

Be prepared to upload CV.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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