Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Focused Ultrasound

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement program

Generous vacation

Tuition remission for employee and +1

Job summary

University of Maryland School of Medicine's Department of Neurosurgery invites applications from innovative investigators with expertise in focused ultrasound, neuroscience, or related fields. The successful candidate will establish an independent program and collaborate across CTEM, UM-MIND, and other interdisciplinary groups to advance therapies for neurological diseases.

quenched emphasis on translational research, collaboration, and mentoring, with rank commensurate with experience and a

Qualifications

• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated expertise in focused ultrasound, neuroscience, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, molecular biosciences, or a related discipline.
• Strong record of research productivity and scholarly achievement.
• Potential to develop a successful extramural funding portfolio.
• Experience in translational neuroscience or neurotechnology research.
• Experience with therapeutic ultrasound, neuromodulation, brain drug delivery, imaging, or related technologies.
• Experience mentoring students and trainees.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent research program and contribute to departmental goals.
• Collaborate across departments and centers to develop innovative therapies and technologies for neurological disease.
• Participate in teaching, mentorship, and translation activities within the neurosurgery and neuroscience communities.

Skills

focused ultrasound

neuroscience

bioengineering

biomedical engineering

molecular biosciences

Education

PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of MarylandSchool of Medicine seeks an innovative investigator withexpertise in focused ultrasound, neuroscience, neuroengineering,biomedical engineering, bioengineering, molecular biosciences, or arelated field.

The successful candidate will establish an independent researchprogram and join a collaborative environment focused on developinginnovative therapies and technologies for neurological disease.Opportunities exist for collaboration across the Department ofNeurosurgery, the Center for Translational Engineering in Medicine(CTEM), the University of Maryland Institute for Neuroengineeringand Data Science (UM-MIND), and other interdisciplinary researchprograms.

UM-Neurosurgery seeks to solve complex neurological problems to improve the condition and health of our patients. We work each dayto innovate and excel in the clinical practice, science, andeducation of neurosurgery. This core focus rests on a platform andwithin a culture where all members uniquely contribute and reachtheir full capacity for teamwork, impact, and fulfillment.

Our mission is supported by 4 Core Values:

• Patients first, together!
• Always do the right thing
• Leave it better than you found it
• Drive to Discovery and Mastery.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

• - PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree from an accreditedinstitution.
• - Demonstrated expertise in focused ultrasound, neuroscience,bioengineering, biomedical engineering, molecular biosciences, or arelated discipline.
• - Strong record of research productivity and scholarlyachievement.
• - Potential to develop a successful extramural fundingportfolio.

Preferred Qualifications

• - Experience in translational neuroscience or neurotechnologyresearch.
• - Experience with therapeutic ultrasound, neuromodulation, braindrug delivery, imaging, or related technologies.
• - Experience mentoring students and trainees.

Expected Rank

Expected rank for this position will be Assistant Professor orhigher, however, final rank and tenure status will be commensuratewith selected candidate's experience.

Salary Range

$110,000 - $175,000 annually

The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based onfaculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not includeall components of the Department of Neurosurgery facultycompensation program or pay from participation in Departmentalvariable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensationpaid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary rangestated herein. For more information, please contact the hiringdepartment.

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximumsalaries for this position and is based on the University ofMaryland School of Medicine's good faith belief at the time ofposting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end ofthe salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selectedcandidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors,which may include the successful candidate's geographic location,skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions,education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined bythe University.

Benefits

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizeswellness, work/life balance, and professional development. Thisposition participates in a retirement program that must be selectedand is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generousleave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued eachyear, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sicktime, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning anddevelopment programs; tuition remission for employees and theirdependents at any University System of Maryland school.

Questions may be directed to [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an EqualOpportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protectedveteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protectedstatus.

Reasonable Accommodation

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is committed to providingequal access and opportunity for individuals with disabilities.Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation during theapplication, interview, or hiring process should contact theappropriate University office to request assistance.