CHILD NEUROLOGIST – MOVEMENT DISORDERS PROGRAM

Child Neurology Society; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital's Department of Neurology seeks a faculty member at Instructor or Assistant Professor rank to lead the Movement Disorders Program. Responsibilities include comprehensive clinical care of children and young adults with dystonia, ataxia, tics, and related conditions, plus directing and participating in genetic movement disorder trials.

The role emphasizes developing and conducting clinical trials (industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated, including n-of-1 studies),

Qualifications

• MD degree and board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Neurology.
• Fellowship training in pediatric movement disorders.
• Additional training in neurogenetics and/or clinical trial methodology is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical care across movement disorders in children and young adults.
• Develop and conduct clinical trials for genetic movement disorders (industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated).
• Lead and support natural history studies and translational research initiatives.
• Provide teaching to pediatrics and neurology residents and fellows.

Skills

Neurogenetics

Clinical trials

Teaching and mentorship

Education

MD degree

Pediatric Neurology board certification or eligibility

Fellowship in pediatric movement disorders

Tools

DBS therapy techniques

Botulinum toxin injections

Clinical trial infrastructure

Job description

CHILD NEUROLOGIST – MOVEMENT DISORDERS PROGRAM

BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

The Department of Neurology at Boston Children's Hospital is seeking applicants for a faculty position in the Movement Disorders Program at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor in Neurology. Candidates must possess an M.D. degree and demonstrate excellence in research, education, and clinical care. Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Neurology in the United States, or eligibility for Board Equivalency, is required. Completion of fellowship training in pediatric movement disorders is also necessary; additional training in neurogenetics and/or clinical trial methodology is highly desirable.

The Movement Disorders Program is committed to a strategic plan that encompasses clinical care, research, education, faculty recruitment, retention, and professional advancement while emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all endeavors. We are dedicated to providing exceptional clinical care for children and young adults with movement disorders. Our mission is to deliver advanced clinical treatments, innovative translational research, and dedicated family support, leveraging the hospital's unique role and resources in managing complex neurological conditions. We aspire to be globally recognized as the leading center for pediatric movement disorders, renowned for our comprehensive care, unique educational programs, cutting-edge research, and transformative treatments.

The successful candidate will be responsible for clinical care across a spectrum of movement disorders, including acquired and genetic dystonia, spasticity, ataxia, chorea, and tics, with a particular emphasis on children and young adults with genetic movement disorders. The Movement Disorders Program offers advanced treatment modalities, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) for dystonia and hyperkinetic disorders as well as botulinum toxin injections for spasticity and dystonia management.

This position will focus on developing and conducting clinical trials for genetic movement disorders, including industry-sponsored trials of all phases as well as investigator-initiated trials, including n-of-1 trials. The candidate will also be expected to lead and support natural history studies. A strong background and demonstrated interest in neurogenetics and clinical trials are required. Additionally, the candidate will provide strategic leadership for the program's clinical trials infrastructure, serve as site investigator for multicenter studies, and support initiatives in quality improvement and translational research.

The selected faculty member will actively participate in outpatient and inpatient clinical services and have teaching responsibilities for pediatrics and neurology residents and fellows. They are expected to take an active role in the Fellowship for Movement Disorders and Neurogenetics, which aims to recruit top-tier fellows, integrate research on novel therapeutics, and support fellows in pursuing career development awards.

The total compensation package for this role based on years of experience is as follow:

• 0-3 YRS: $250,000-$280,000
• 4-7 YRS: $280,000-$320,000
• 8-10YRS: $320,000-$360,000

In addition, there is an annual clinical bonus in which faculty are eligible for up to $24,000 per year based on clinical activities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.