Neurosurgery Faculty: Glioma Care & Gamma Knife Leadership

University of Washington; Washington; On-site; USD 300,000 - 675,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position with a focus on glioma biology and malignant brain tumors. The successful candidate will lead the Gamma Knife and stereotactic radiosurgery program and develop an independent laboratory research program.

Applicants should demonstrate excellence in patient care, scholarship, teaching, and service, and will participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning,

Qualifications

• MD or foreign equivalent required.
• ABMS board certification or eligibility in Neurological Surgery.
• Eligibility for Washington State medical license.

Responsibilities

• Manage neurosurgical care for glioma and malignant brain tumors; participate in multidisciplinary planning, trials, tissue acquisition, and longitudinal neuro-oncology care.
• Lead the Gamma Knife and stereotactic radiosurgery program, including patient selection, planning, delivery, and follow-up.
• Establish and sustain an independent basic/translational laboratory in glioma biology and therapeutics; secure extramural funding and mentor trainees.

Skills

Neurosurgical Oncology

Gamma Knife

Clinical trials

Lab research

Education

MD or foreign equivalent

MD/PhD acceptable

Job description

The Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position with a focus on glioma biology and malignant brain tumors. The successful candidate will lead the Gamma Knife and stereotactic radiosurgery program and develop an independent laboratory research program.

Applicants should demonstrate excellence in patient care, scholarship, teaching, and service, and will participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning,