Director, Epilepsy Research

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric health organization in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking a Director of Epilepsy to lead a research program focused on pediatric epilepsy and related disorders. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant research experience, a doctorate in a biomedical discipline, and a proven track record in managing grants and publications. This role includes overseeing research projects and preparing grant proposals.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant research experience conducting basic, clinical, and/or translational science.
• Proven capability of successfully obtaining and managing intramural and extramural funding.
• Several publications as senior author of impactful scientific results.

Responsibilities

• Lead a research program in pediatric epilepsy and related disorders.
• Oversee design, execution, and publication of research projects.
• Prepare and submit grant proposals.

Skills

Research experience

Grant management

Publications in peer-reviewed literature

Education

Doctorate (MD, PhD) in a biomedical discipline

Job description

Director, Epilepsy

Cook Children’s Health Care System invites candidates to apply for the Director, Epilepsy role.

Location

Medical Center Office Building (901 7th Ave)

Department

Neuroscience Research

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Hours

40 hours per week

Summary

Cook Children’s Director of Epilepsy is a core member of the Research team responsible for developing and leading a research program focused on advancing the field of pediatric epilepsy and related neurodevelopmental disorders. You will conduct independent and collaborative research in areas such as seizure pathophysiology, development of epilepsy biomarkers, neurogenesis, neuroimaging, neurophysiology, neuromodulation, brain network analysis, and clinic outcomes in children with epilepsy. You also will oversee design, initiation, execution, analysis, and publication of both retrospective and prospective research projects and contribute to the development of complex, high-impact epilepsy research protocols. This role is responsible for preparing and submitting grant proposals.

Experience

• 5 years of relevant research experience conducting basic, clinical, and/or translational science.
• Proven capable of successfully obtaining and managing intramural and extramural funding such as grants and endowments.
• Several publications as senior author of impactful scientific results in the peer-reviewed medical and/or scientific literature.

Education

• Doctorate (MD, PhD) in a biomedical discipline aligned with the department, and/or medical and/or surgical specialty.

About Us

Cook Children’s Health Care System offers a unique approach to caring for children as one of the country’s leading integrated pediatric health care delivery organizations. Patients benefit from the integrated system because it allows Cook Children’s to use all of its resources to treat a patient and allows for easy communication between the various entities within the organization with a focus on caring for children and adolescents.

EEO Statement

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.