Vascular Neurology Team Scientist

The Ken and Ruth Davee Department of Neurology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time non-tenure-eligible Team Scientist at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.

Responsibilities include :

• Close engagement in research and / or educational missions of the Department and the Medical School. Successful candidate on this track is not expected to perform clinical work but is expected to contribute to our education and service missions.
• Providing consultation services to other research and clinical faculty on study design, advanced statistical and computational aspects of data analysis, and interpretation of the data.
• Development and advancement of an independent research program that complements the focus of our department and division of Stroke and Neurocritical Care.

Successful candidate will have demonstrated skills, expertise, and experience commensurate with the responsibilities.

Required qualifications include :

• A terminal degree (MD or PhD) and post-doctoral research experience in a relevant field, with a focus that intersects neurological and quantitative sciences
• At least three years of experience at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher
• Demonstrated experience in research in a medical school setting and in clinical translational research
• A strong track record of scholarship in independent as well as collaborative research in vascular neurology and / or vascular physiology, in medical imaging and image analysis including Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound, and in machine learning for medical applications
• Expertise in biostatistics, biomedical informatics, and other qualitative and quantitative research methodologies contributing to basic and clinical studies.

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled. When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position.

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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.