Neuroscience Critical Care and Vascular Researcher
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About MU Neurology:
MU Department of Neurology offers comprehensive and multidisciplinary care in areas such as epilepsy, sleep disorders, movement disorders, neuromuscular diseases, comprehensive cerebrovascular disease, neurological intensive critical care, and headache. In addition, we have expertise in various subspecialty areas, including pediatric neurology, neuro-ophthalmology, neuropathology, neuro-rehab, and multiple sclerosis.
We have a strong relationship with Neurosurgery and PM&R as part of our comprehensive Neurosciences Service Line. This includes two endovascular neurologists, one vascular neurosurgeon, and four neurology-trained dedicated neurocritical care physicians. Our off site rehabilitation hospital has special certification in stroke and neurological injury rehabilitation.

Details:

Join a department of 30+ neurologists and neuroscientists

• Opportunities to assist in the department's growth, the education of medical students, neurology residents, and neurology fellows, as well as research and scholarly activities.
• If clinical faculty, call schedule:
  • Only if joining as a clinical Neurohospitalist, stroke, or ICU physician
  • Proportionate to the clinical FTE
• All ranks available commensurate with experience
• All tracks available
• As the largest Neurologic Care Team in mid-Missouri, the department's facilities include:
  • A dedicated 28-bed Neurosciences Center with 6 bed EMU
  • 30-bed Neurosciences ICU
  • AANEM Lab Accreditation with Exemplary Status
  • Level IV Epilepsy program
  • Comprehensive Stroke Center
  • MDA/ALS clinics
  • MDA/ALS clinics
  • An accredited Sleep Program
  • Outpatient infusion center
    Our academic programs include a neurology residency program and the following six accredited neurology fellowship programs:
• ACGME-Accredited Fellowship Programs
  • Clinical Neurophysiology
  • Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology (dual UCNS certification)
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Advanced Sleep Medicine
  • Vascular Neurology
  • Neuro Critical Care (dual UCNS certification) In addition to clinical opportunities, the MU Center for Translational Neuroscience, NextGen Precision Health Building, and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory offers a vast array of academic and research opportunities. Currently, there are established basic and translational research programs with 30+ clinical trials in Neurology.

Minimum Qualifications: BC/BE MD/DO or MD/Ph.D. or Ph.D. Researcher

Candidates will be evaluated on: post-doctoral experience and excellent qualifications in research. An outstanding research program and ability to provide research training for undergraduate and graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in his/her expertise.

The Department of Neurology at the University of Missouri - Columbia is seeking a full-time tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor or Professor with our neuroscience research group. For this position, areas of focus include, though are not limited to, neurocritical care and vascular/interventional neurology. Also expected will be participation in basic science training for medical students and residents.
Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Community

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits

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