Faculty - Neurology (Behavioral Scientist)

Kumc; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center’s Department of Neurology seeks a full‑time researcher to join the ADRC team. The role involves leading investigations, mentoring students and fellows, and developing a personal research program with access to mentorship and resources.

Rank will reflect experience and achievements. This ADRC is a national leader in AD research, education, and care, providing opportunities in clinical trials, translational research, and education.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in clinical psychology.
• Experience in dementia research or care.
• Experience in behavioral health interventions.

Responsibilities

• Train graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research assistants.
• Participate in department service (internal committees, journal clubs).
• Develop your research program with external funding to sustain growth and enter mutual collaborations.
• Collaborate with other researchers to leverage KU resources.
• Publish peer‑reviewed research at a rate commensurate with rank.
• Present findings at national, international and regional meetings.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Dementia research experience

Behavioral health interventions

Academic collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in clinical psychology

Job description

Department: SOM KC Neurology

Alzheimer's Disease Center Faculty

Position Title: Faculty - Neurology (Behavioral Scientist)

Job Family Group: Academic

Job Description Summary

The Department of Neurology at The University of Kansas Medical Center seeks a full-time researcher to join the KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), an NIA-designated center. The successful candidate will join a fast-growing and tightly integrated ADRC team. The researcher will serve as an investigator on ADRC research projects, and contribute to the center's collaborative research programs. They will have mentorship and resources to develop their own areas of scholarship. The position includes teaching and mentoring of students, residents, and fellows, with faculty rank commensurate with experience.

The KU ADRC is a National Institute of Aging (NIA) designated center, one of only 33 in the country, and a national leader in AD research, education, and care. Our vision is to impact the lives of every patient and family dealing with Alzheimer's in the region and across the state of Kansas. We are a comprehensive center at the forefront of clinical trials, lifestyle intervention trials, drug and translational research, and basic science research. Our research enables us to also provide leading edge clinical care and support for dementia caregivers. In addition, we provide a wide variety of both public education and training opportunities for the workforce of tomorrow.

Job Duties

• Train graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research assistants.
• Participate in service related to the department (internal committees, leading journal club, etc.).
• Develop your research program which includes successfully competing for external research grants to maintain and expand funding for your program. As part of your research activities, you are expected to enter mutual research collaborations with other investigators.
• Collaborate with other researchers to leverage KU resources.
• Publish peer-reviewed research at a rate that is commensurate with benchmark data for your rank and discipline.
• Present findings at national, international, and regional meetings.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education: Ph.D. in clinical psychology

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Work Experience:

• Experience in dementia research or care.
• Experience in behavioral health interventions.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Experience with dementia caregivers, rural health, and community engagement, including implementing evidence-based approaches in community settings.
• Record of obtaining extramural funding and/or external awards as demonstrated by application materials.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
• One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment.
• Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.
• A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time