Assistant Professor - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
About The Position
The Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Division of Research, will enhance research capacity in neurorehabilitation by developing an independent clinical translational research program focused on rehabilitation and recovery following stroke, brain injury, and other neurologic conditions. The role bridges basic science investigators and clinical faculty, advancing translational research that moves discoveries into rehabilitation practice and improves patient outcomes. This is a full-time research faculty position with opportunities to collaborate within a multidisciplinary research community.
Requirements
- PhD or MD degree.
- Demonstrated scholarly productivity in a relevant scientific, clinical, rehabilitation, or health-related field, evidenced by publications, presentations, and application materials.
- Experience conducting clinical, translational, rehabilitation, outcomes, or related research.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary research environments.
- Experience teaching and/or mentoring students and trainees at the undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate levels.
Nice To Haves
- Experience conducting research relevant to neurorehabilitation, neurologic recovery, rehabilitation outcomes, or related areas.
- Evidence of potential to establish an independent research program and secure extramural funding.
Responsibilities
- Develop, lead, and sustain an independent translational research program focused on advancing neurorehabilitation and improving outcomes for individuals with neurologic conditions.
- Bridge basic science and clinical faculty to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and accelerate translation of scientific discoveries into rehabilitation practice.
- Collaborate on multi-investigator and multidisciplinary research initiatives across PM&R, Neurology, Cell Biology and Physiology, the School of Health Professions, and other departments.
- Seek and secure extramural funding from federal and non-federal sources, with the expectation of establishing sustained collaborative and independent funding within three to five years of appointment.
- Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at local, national, and international conferences.
- Participate in institutional committees supporting the University's research and teaching missions.
- Contribute to the training, mentoring, and education of graduate students, doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, medical students, and other trainees through research settings and formal and informal educational activities.
- Foster interdisciplinary partnerships that advance the Department's translational research mission and expand opportunities for collaborative scholarship and scientific discovery.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage beginning on day one.
- Health expense accounts with employer contributions for employees participating in a qualifying health plan.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Additional voluntary insurance plans.
- Paid vacation and sick time accruing upon hire.
- Ten paid holidays.
- One paid discretionary day after six months of employment.
- Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, and military service after 12 months of employment.
- Parental leave after 12 months of employment.
- Retirement program with an employer contribution.
- Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b).
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
