Neurosurgery - Academic - 20341324

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Department Neurosurgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center are seeking an outstanding Neuroethicist. This position will be responsible for the development of the Neuroethics Unit across O’Donnell Brain Institute departments. Responsibilities include developing and growing a research program in research ethics, including (a) collaborative as well as (b) original research; (c) a robust research ethics consultation program, from advising investigator-based research to institutional ethics planning; (d) research ethics education and mentoring of junior faculty and trainees; and (e) proactive ethics planning for emerging technologies and research methodologies and related institutional challenges.The successful candidate will have an MD and/or PhD in Bioethics, Law, or Social Science; excellent record of quality scholarship and teaching; significant research experience to facilitate and enhance competitive federal grant submissions and establish robust extramural funding; and ability to work effectively to direct interdisciplinary collaboration and lead investigators conducting research. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Requirements

• MD and/or PhD in Bioethics, Law, or Social Science
• excellent record of quality scholarship and teaching
• significant research experience to facilitate and enhance competitive federal grant submissions and establish robust extramural funding
• ability to work effectively to direct interdisciplinary collaboration and lead investigators conducting research

Responsibilities

• developing and growing a research program in research ethics, including (a) collaborative as well as (b) original research
• a robust research ethics consultation program, from advising investigator-based research to institutional ethics planning
• research ethics education and mentoring of junior faculty and trainees
• proactive ethics planning for emerging technologies and research methodologies and related institutional challenges

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees