Research Assistant Professor – Clinical Traumatic Brain Injury

National Neurotrauma Society; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in medical research is seeking a Research Assistant Professor specializing in Clinical Traumatic Brain Injury. This role involves conducting innovative research focused on biomarkers and their implications for neurodegenerative diseases. Candidates will design and interpret clinical studies, utilizing existing datasets while also encouraging novel data collection. The position offers opportunities for mentoring students and engaging in collaborative projects within a renowned institution. If you're passionate about advancing TBI research and fostering diversity in academia, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required with expertise in Traumatic Brain Injury and biomarkers.
• Experience in clinical studies including MRI and blood-based biomarkers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on Traumatic Brain Injury and mentor students.
• Establish independent research programs and collaborate with faculty.

Skills

Traumatic Brain Injury expertise

Clinical study design

Magnetic resonance imaging

Biomarker analysis

Data collection and interpretation

Education

Ph.D. degree

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Research Assistant Professor – Clinical Traumatic Brain Injury

Position Title: Research Assistant Professor – Clinical Traumatic Brain Injury

Organization: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Traumatic Brain Injury, particularly as it applies to biomarkers, including long-term follow-up of humans and related future neurodegenerative disease. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include carrying out research projects in collaboration with the TBI center faculty as well as establishing their own independent research program aiming to accelerate TBI research. This individual will have experience with designing, implementing, and interpreting human clinical studies of TBI including magnetic resonance imaging, blood-based biomarkers, and clinical outcomes. Existing datasets can be utilized and novel data collection in the future is encouraged.

Opportunities may arise to be involved in mentoring in training undergraduates, graduate students, and residents as part of their TBI-related research. This individual may have roles in thesis committees of MS or PhD students at the Perelman School of Medicine.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply. The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.