Vascular Neurology Team Scientist

Job

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

The Ken and Ruth Davee Department of Neurology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time non-tenure-eligible Team Scientist at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.

• Close engagement in research and/or educational missions of the Department and the Medical School. Successful candidate on this track is not expected to perform clinical work but is expected to contribute to our education and service missions.
• Providing consultation services to other research and clinical faculty on study design, advanced statistical and computational aspects of data analysis, and interpretation of the data.
• Development and advancement of an independent research program that complements the focus of our department and division of Stroke and Neurocritical Care.

Successful candidate will have demonstrated skills, expertise, and experience commensurate with the responsibilities.

• A terminal degree (MD or PhD) and post-doctoral research experience in a relevant field, with a focus that intersects neurological and quantitative sciences.
• At least three years of experience at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher.
• Demonstrated experience in research in a medical school setting and in clinical translational research.
• A strong track record of scholarship in independent as well as collaborative research in vascular neurology and/or vascular physiology, in medical imaging and image analysis including Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound, and in machine learning for medical applications.
• Expertise in biostatistics, biomedical informatics, and other qualitative and quantitative research methodologies contributing to basic and clinical studies.

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled. When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position. Also upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.

Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below). Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted. All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the "Submit" button.

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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.