Assistant or Associate Professor, Clinical Trials Research, Brain Health, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0151932]

About the role

The Department of Brain Health in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV is accepting applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure Track) on a 12-month appointment. This physician-scientist position is focused on clinical trials research in neurodegenerative diseases, with an emphasis on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and oversee clinical trials and translational research within the Department of Brain Health.
• Work closely with industry-sponsored clinical trial organizations to conduct biomarker, diagnostic, and therapeutic clinical trials in central nervous system diseases.
• Mentor and advise graduate students in the UNLV Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Ph.D. program.
• Teach in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine.

Requirements

• A Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an LCME- or COCA-accredited institution.
• Candidates must be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Nevada and must obtain licensure prior to the start of employment.
• Board certification or board eligibility in a relevant specialty (e.g., Neurology, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, or a related field) is required.
• Experience conducting or overseeing clinical trials, particularly in neurodegenerative diseases, is required.
• Experience with industry-sponsored clinical trials and familiarity with FDA regulatory processes is strongly preferred.
• The successful candidate must be eligible for malpractice insurance coverage through UNLV Health or an equivalent institutional mechanism from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Qualifications

• Post-doctoral experience is preferred.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package including:

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

Pay

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Not specified.