Physician Scientist, Headache Research – Emory University – Atlanta, GA

About the role

The successful candidate will split their time between clinical practice and research activities, with protected research time and dedicated funding support. The candidate will have a focused outpatient headache medicine practice and administer clinical care and procedures, including onabotulinumtoxinA injections, trigger point injections, and nerve blocks. The candidate will also have access to advanced headache care through outpatient and inpatient infusions.

Responsibilities

• Administer clinical care and procedures, including onabotulinumtoxinA injections, trigger point injections, and nerve blocks
• Conduct research activities, including leading clinical trials and translational studies in headache disorders
• Collaborate with Emory's world-class neuro-ophthalmology program, sleep medicine, neurosurgery, psychology, psychiatry, and basic science departments
• Participate in academic education and mentorship programs

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD or DO) required, with board certification in Neurology
• Subspecialty training and/or certification in headache medicine required
• Demonstrated research experience with peer-reviewed publications in headache medicine or related neuroscience fields
• Experience with clinical research methodology, biostatistics, and grant writing preferred

Qualifications

• Hold a Georgia medical license or have the ability to obtain one
• Strong commitment to academic medicine and translational research

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Startup research funding
• Extensive opportunities for professional growth and development

Pay

• Salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

• Full-time position

Contact

To learn more about this position, please contact thaddeus.dunn@emoryhealthcare.org.

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