Faculty – Neurology (Behavioral Scientist)

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

The Department of Neurology at The University of Kansas Medical Center seeks a full-time researcher to join the KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), an NIA-designated center. The successful candidate will serve as an investigator on ADRC research projects and contribute to collaborative research programs, while receiving mentorship and resources to develop independent areas of scholarship. The position includes teaching and mentoring students, residents, and fellows, with faculty rank commensurate with experience. The KU ADRC is one of 33 National Institute on Aging-designated centers in the United States and conducts clinical trials, lifestyle intervention trials, drug and translational research, and basic science research. Its work supports clinical care and dementia caregiver services, as well as public education and workforce training. The faculty member will develop a research program, seek external grant funding, collaborate with other investigators, publish and present research, train learners and research staff, and contribute to departmental service and professional development.

Requirements

Ph.D. in clinical psychology.
Experience in dementia research or care.
Experience in behavioral health interventions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with dementia caregivers, rural health, and community engagement, including implementing evidence-based approaches in community settings.
Record of obtaining extramural funding and/or external awards, as demonstrated by application materials.

Responsibilities

Train graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research assistants.
Participate in departmental service, including internal committees and leading journal club.
Develop a research program and successfully compete for external research grants to maintain and expand program funding.
Establish mutual research collaborations with other investigators.
Collaborate with researchers to leverage University of Kansas resources.
Publish peer-reviewed research at a rate commensurate with benchmark data for the faculty rank and discipline.
Present findings at national, international, and regional meetings.
Engage in ongoing professional development.
Serve as an investigator on ADRC research projects and contribute to collaborative research programs.
Teach and mentor students, residents, and fellows.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage beginning on day one.
Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions for employees participating in a qualifying health plan.
Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
Various additional voluntary insurance plans.
Paid vacation and sick leave accruing upon hire.
Ten paid holidays.
One paid discretionary day after six months of employment.
Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months of employment.
Retirement program with a generous employer contribution.
Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b).