Assistant Professor, Movement Disorders Informatics, CE Track

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Professor in Movement Disorders Informatics. The role involves teaching medical students, conducting outpatient consultations, managing patient care, and leading independent research regarding Parkinson's disease. Candidates must possess an M.D. and relevant fellowship training. The position emphasizes clinical expertise and research publication.

Qualifications

• Expertise in evaluation and management of Parkinson's disease, related disorders, and other movement disorders required.
• The candidate should have a strong background in botulinum toxin injection and management of neurostimulators.
• Completion of a fellowship in Movement Disorders.

Responsibilities

• Teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Outpatient consultations and ongoing patient care.
• Independent research program and participation in clinical trials.

Skills

Evaluation and management of Parkinson's disease

Botulinum toxin injection

Management of neurostimulators

Advanced computing techniques to analyze clinical data

Digital health technologies

Education

M.D. or equivalent degree

Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology

Completion of a fellowship in Movement Disorders

Job description

Assistant Professor, Movement Disorders Informatics, CE Track

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Oct 24, 2025

Deadline: Oct 24, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non‑tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of evaluation and management of Parkinson's disease, related disorders, and other movement disorders. Expertise in botulinum toxin injection, management of neurostimulators, and novel technologies related to clinical assessment such as advanced computing techniques to analyze clinical data or the implementation of digital health technologies is preferred.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Formal lecture opportunities within the department.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Outpatient consultations and ongoing care of patients with Movement Disorders.
• Expertise with botulinum toxin injection and management of neurostimulators is strongly encouraged.
• Supervision of resident clinic and a minor component of inpatient care of general neurology patients (approximately 1‑2 weeks per year) may be required.
• Clinical care will be primarily at Pennsylvania Hospital; coverage of satellite clinics may be available.

Research Responsibilities

• Independent research program, e.g., K‑series award leading to further independent funding.
• Active collaborative role in integrated research programs.
• Participation as a site investigator in clinical trials.
• Publication in peer‑reviewed journals is expected.

Qualifications

• M.D. or equivalent degree.
• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Neurology.
• Completion of a fellowship in Movement Disorders.
• Expertise in evaluation and management of Parkinson's disease, related disorders, and other movement disorders.
• Preferred: botulinum toxin injection, management of neurostimulators, and novel technologies related to clinical assessment such as advanced computing techniques or digital health technologies.

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