Clinician/Scientist in Neurology/Neurodegenerative Disease Research
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
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Permanent Faculty
Working Title:Clinician/Scientist in Neurology/Neurodegenerative Disease Research
Appointment Type:Tenured/Tenure Track
Salary Range:Commensurate with Experience
Full-time/Part-time:Full-Time Permanent
Vacancy ID:FAC0003058
Posting Open Date:12/06/2019
Open Until Filled:Yes
Proposed Start Date:02/01/2020
Position Summary:The Department of Neurology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) is seeking an Assistant Professor in the Tenure track. The successful candidate will be a physician-scientist with expertise in translational neurodegenerative disease biomarker research and a strong publication record. The faculty member is expected to develop and maintain an active, extramurally funded research program on development and validation of biomarkers in neurodegenerative diseases. The ideal candidate’s program will focus on early diagnosis, etiology and pathophysiology, and / or validation of novel treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. Experience in biorepository building related to human patient biospecimens including, but not limited to, blood, plasma, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid is highly desired. Ability to establish collaborative relationships with foundations and industry partners is also highly desired.
This position is part of a strategic plan to develop a Center for Neurodegeneration Research at UNC. A mission of this center is to promote translational research within the Department of Neurology and to foster multidisciplinary collaborations between existing clinical research efforts and the greater neuroscience community at UNC. The Department of Neurology at UNC is committed to building infrastructure for clinical and translational research in a broad spectrum of neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and related dementias. The UNC Medical Center is a pre-eminent clinical and research institution in the Research Triangle Region of North Carolina and is dedicated to providing multidisciplinary diagnostic, imaging and treatment services for patients with neurodegenerative diseases.
The faculty member will be expected to deliver outstanding clinical care to outpatients with movement disorders. Additional clinical responsibilities may include evaluation and management of neurology inpatients at UNC Hospitals. The faculty member will also be expected to provide high-quality didactic and bedside teaching for medical students, residents and clinical fellows at UNC Hospitals. Academic teaching responsibilities will include active participation in graduate / post-graduate training efforts within the Neuroscience track in the UNC Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program.
Applicants must have an MD or MD/PhD degree and be board-certified / board-eligible in Neurology.
Qualifications and Experience:Competitive candidates will have previous and / or current NIH funding in the area of neurodegeneration. Applicants must be licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the state of North Carolina and be credentialed to practice medicine at the UNC Medical Center.
Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Special Instructions:For consideration, please apply online at http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/173679, and attach a CV, cover letter and the names and email addresses of three (3) references. Referees will receive an email with instructions for submitting their letters of recommendation through the Neurology Recruitment System. Materials should be addressed to: Chair, Gwenn Garden, MD, PhD, Department of Neurology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 170 Manning Drive, CB 7025, Chapel Hill, NC 27599; Attn: Aneika J. Carroll, Executive Assistant to Chair at neurorecruit@neurology.unc.edu.
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The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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