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Stanford University
Child Neurologist/Neurogenetic Physician Scientist, Department of Neurology at Stanford
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What they do
A Neurologist diagnoses and treats patients with disorders or injuries related to the central nervous system or the brain. Provides medical care to patients recovering from strokes or with illnesses such as dementia; may treat patients for nerve damage or spinal cord injury. Works from a private practice or within a hospital or larger healthcare facility.
$279,184 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
Job Description
The Division of Child Neurology in the Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine is seeking a board-certified Child Neurologist with research interests and clinical expertise in neurogenetics to join the Division as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in the University Medical Line (UML). We are particularly interested in candidates who have completed formal fellowship training in either neurogenetics or medical genetics and whose careers are committed to laboratory-based, translational, or clinical research. Candidates without fellowship training but with extensive expertise in these research areas within neurogenetics field will also be considered. The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the University Medical Line shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill. Faculty rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Qualifications The successful applicant should be on a path to developing or already have an independent program of research focusing on understanding genetic mechanisms and/or translationally applying these findings to developing novel treatments to improve outcomes in pediatric neurogenetic disease. The applicant must demonstrate potential for overall excellence in clinical care and teaching while maintaining a primary focus on research. Research may be basic science, translational, or clinical. Basic science to relevant translational and clinical applications is highly desirable. Candidates must be trained in Child Neurology, with board certification or eligibility (ABPN special qualification in Child Neurology), and eligible to practice medicine in the state of California. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching and clinical missions. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu . The university's central functions of research and education depend on freedom of thought, and expression. The Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.