Open Rank Position (Tenured/Tenure Track) for Clinician Scientist in Alzheimer’s Disease
About The Position
Wake Forest University School of Medicine is seeking an applicant with an M.D. and an established record of publications, funding, and experience in clinical trials and clinical research in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders for a tenure-track faculty position (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor). U.S. licensed candidates with relevant experience in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders from all clinical specialty areas will be considered (i.e., Geriatrics, Neurology or Psychiatry). Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) has designated Alzheimer's disease as one of six prioritized research focus areas. WFUSM is home to several highly collaborative NIH-funded Centers including an Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Pepper Older Adult Independence Center, and a Clinical and Translational Science Institute. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead efforts focused on expanding the reach of the existing successful national Alzheimer's clinical trials program at WFUSM throughout the Atrium/Advocate health system in collaboration with our NCCT. The candidate will also play a leadership role in clinical research conducted by the WFUSM NIH-funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Center of Excellence, creating an immediate connection to Alzheimer's programs at premier academic institutions across the nation. Generous dedicated research time and resources will be provided to ensure the candidate's success.
Requirements
- M.D.
- Established record of publications, funding, and experience in clinical trials and clinical research in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders
- U.S. licensed candidates with relevant experience in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders from all clinical specialty areas (i.e., Geriatrics, Neurology or Psychiatry)
Responsibilities
- Lead efforts focused on expanding the reach of the existing successful national Alzheimer's clinical trials program at WFUSM throughout the Atrium/Advocate health system in collaboration with our NCCT.
- Play a leadership role in clinical research conducted by the WFUSM NIH-funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Center of Excellence.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- adoption assistance
- paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
