Researcher in Neurology

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a neuromuscular neurologist to join our growing team.

Responsibilities:

The chosen applicant will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

Duties include outpatient and inpatient clinical service, teaching and research. Weekly clinical activities will generally include outpatient neuromuscular clinics, EMG clinics and muscle/nerve biopsy activities. Outpatient clinics may include general neurology clinics depending upon department needs UW Hospital and Clinics, VA Hospital and other locations. Attending on the neurology inpatient services for four to six weeks.

Research responsibilities include developing an independent, extramurally funded research program. Teaching responsibilities include teaching medical student courses and clerkship, mentoring graduate students and trainees, training residents, fellows and medical students and/or teaching continuing education programs for physicians, other providers and the public. Candidates at the rank of associate or full professor will hold a leadership role in the department.

The successful candidate will also participate in professional, public, and university service appropriate to the rank.

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Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
MD or DO required

Qualifications:

Must be ABPN or AOBNP Board eligible or certified in Neurology.

Neuromuscular fellowship or equivalent experience required.

Training in muscle/nerve pathology desirable.

For an appointment at Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor rank on CT Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CT Track.

License/Certification:

Required
MD - Physician - State Licensure
Must have WI medical license by the time of appointment.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

SEPTEMBER 05, 2024

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/). SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0).

Additional Information:

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Position Vacancy (Job #) 302760; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two position vacancy listings allows the School of Medicine and Public Health to consider candidates with both CHS-track faculty credentials and CT-track faculty credentials for this position.

How to Apply:

The deadline for assuring full consideration is August 28, 2024, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Your application must be received through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered as a candidate. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button and use the online UW Job Application system to submit the following:

Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience
List of contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Contact:

Caitlin Staley
caitlin.staley@wisc.edu
608-265-1325
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Clinical Professor(IC009) or Clinical Associate Professor(IC010) or Clinical Assistant Professor(IC011)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/NEUROLOGY/NEUROLOGY

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

302759-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.