The University of Chicago’s Department of Neurology is searching for full-time faculty members at any rank to serve as behavioral neurologists. Appointees will join the team within the Center for Comprehensive Care and Research on Memory Disorders (The Memory Center) and collaborate closely with the Healthy Aging & Alzheimer’s Research Care (HAARC) Center, a multidisciplinary hub for research in aging, Alzheimer’s disease, and related dementias (ADRD). The HAARC Center is dedicated to advancing discovery in neurobiologic, cognitive, genetic, lifestyle, psychosocial, and related factors that promote resilience, resistance, and health span.
The appointees will join a multidisciplinary team that includes neurology, psychiatry, geriatrics, nursing, and social work. The primary role for the appointees will be to establish a strong clinical presence and to develop or extend the focus of scholarship. Teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty are core expectations.
These positions may require some ambulatory practice at UChicago Medicine offsite practices. Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon qualifications. These positions are benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook
Scholarly and research activities may align with and enhance existing strengths within the Biological Sciences Division, including neurobiology, computational neuroscience, genetics, neuroimaging, and immunology. Appointees will have opportunities to collaborate with the Neuroscience Institute, the Institute for Population and Precision Health, the Aging Research Program within the Section of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, the Center for Neurocognitive Outcomes Improvement Research, the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, and other programs and institutes across the University.
Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, 3) be Board certified or eligible in Neurology, and 4) have completed at least one year of postdoctoral training in behavioral neurology/cognitive disorders or related areas such as neuropsychiatry, preventive neurology, or vascular cognitive neurology.
To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago‚ Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/191246 Applicants must upload a CV including bibliography and cover letter. Review of applications ends when the positions are filled.
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