Department of Neurology Basic Scientist

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Tuition benefits

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in Neurology. The role leads an independent, externally funded research program in neurogenetics or precision neurology, collaborates across divisions, mentors trainees, and contributes to departmental and institutional service.

Clinical activity may be included for physician-scientists.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent doctoral degree.
• Evidence of postdoctoral or advanced research experience.
• Ability to develop an independent research program with external funding potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead an independent, externally funded research program in neurogenetics or precision neurology.
• Collaborate with basic, computational, translational, and clinical investigators.
• Mentor trainees and contribute to departmental and institutional service; clinical activity may be included for physician-scientists.

Education

PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

The Department of Neurology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. Tenure status will be determined based on qualifications. Responsibilities include leading an independent, externally funded research program in neurogenetics, precision neurology, or a related field; collaborating with basic, computational, translational, and clinical investigators; mentoring trainees; and contributing to departmental and institutional service. Physician-scientists may also participate in clinical activities.

Qualified candidates will hold a PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree and have relevant postdoctoral or advanced research experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong scholarship and the ability to develop and sustain an independent research program, including a record of or clear potential for external funding appropriate to career stage. The successful candidate will have expertise that complements institutional strengths in neurogenetics and precision neurology and a commitment to collaboration and mentorship. Leadership opportunities are available for qualified candidates. Candidates with clinical responsibilities must be eligible for medical licensure in Illinois.

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.

The expected base pay range for this position is $113,000 - $420,000.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Chicago, Illinois

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• paid medical/sick and parental leave
• tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
• pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care
• generous retirement savings options
• wellness programs

For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at Northwestern Benefits to learn more.

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