Assistant Professor - Neurology

Penn State University; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Department of Neurology at Penn State College of Medicine seeks an Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure Line) to lead innovative research in stroke recovery and neurorehabilitation, focusing on motor recovery and upper-extremity function in chronic neurologic impairment.

The position offers opportunities for independent investigation, grant development, and mentorship, with interdisciplinary collaboration and dissemination through translational studies and clinical trials.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with research focus.
• Experience in designing and conducting clinical research.
• Strong publication record and mentoring experience.
• Ability to lead collaborative teams across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and lead clinical research studies and clinical trials focused on post-stroke motor recovery and upper extremity rehabilitation.
• Serve as Principal Investigator (PI) or co-PI on investigator-initiated and externally funded projects.
• Develop and submit competitive extramural grant applications to federal agencies, foundations, and other funders.
• Lead and contribute to scholarly activities, including manuscript preparation and publication.
• Oversee study implementation, including protocol development, regulatory submissions, recruitment, and trial operations.
• Collaborate with Neurology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Engineering, and related teams for translational research.
• Mentor trainees, staff, and junior investigators in clinical research.

Skills

Clinical research

Neurorehabilitation

Stroke recovery

Mentoring

Grant writing

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process.

Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure Line), Stroke Recovery and Neurorehabilitation Research

The Department of Neurology at Penn State College of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated non-tenure line position at the rank of Assistant Professor to join our growing clinical research program focused on stroke recovery and neurorehabilitation. This faculty position offers an exciting opportunity to lead innovative research aimed at improving motor recovery and upper extremity function in individuals living with chronic neurological impairments. The successful candidate will contribute to a nationally recognized research program dedicated to advancing recovery through the design, implementation, and dissemination of clinical trials and translational research initiatives. The position includes opportunities for independent investigation, grant development, interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and lead clinical research studies and clinical trials focused on post-stroke motor recovery and upper extremity rehabilitation.
• Serve as Principal Investigator (PI) or co-Principal Investigator on investigator-initiated and externally funded research projects.
• Develop and submit competitive extramural grant applications to federal agencies, foundations, and other funding organizations.
• Lead and contribute to scholarly activities, including manuscript preparation and publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Oversee study implementation, including protocol development, regulatory submissions, participant recruitment, and clinical trial operations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Neurology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Engineering, and related disciplines to advance translational neuroscience research.
• Mentor trainees, research staff, and junior investigators engaged in clinical and translational research.
• Present research findings at regional, national, and international scientific meetings.
• Contribute to the academic mission of Penn State College of Medicine through research, education, and service activities.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical research, neurorehabilitation, stroke recovery, & neuroscience.
• Experience participating in the design, conduct, and analysis of clinical research studies.
• Record of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience mentoring students, trainees, or research personnel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

BENEFITS

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

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