Neurological Surgery- Asst Professor
About the role
The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis/Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level.
Responsibilities
Applicants will have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty and centers throughout the university to advance multi-disciplinary approaches. The successful applicants (PhD and/or MD) will be members of this Interdisciplinary Center of Excellence with access to numerous state-of-the-art core facilities. The candidates should have a strong interest in pursuing pre-clinical research focused on developing and testing novel strategies to improve functional outcomes following spinal cord injury. Investigators using systems neuroscience, optogenetics, chemogenetics, computational, and/or regenerative approaches are of particular interest, but investigators using other approaches are also encouraged to apply. Prior work in spinal cord injury is not required.
Requirements
- A significant record of academic accomplishment
- The potential to attract independent research funding
Qualifications
- PhD and/or MD degree
- Strong interest in pre-clinical research focused on spinal cord injury
- Experience with systems neuroscience, optogenetics, chemogenetics, computational, and/or regenerative approaches
Skills
- Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
- Strong research skills
Benefits
Start-up packages, salaries and benefits are commensurate with experience.
Pay
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
The schedule is full-time.
Contact Information
To apply, email your Curriculum Vitae, names and contact information for three references, and a brief summary of your research interests and goals to: Erika Suazo at exc277@med.miami.edu. Include "Faculty search" in the subject line.
Applications should be received by December 17, 2021.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.