Pediatric Neurologist - Physician Scientist

University of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Division of Pediatric Neurology at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an opening for a Pediatric Neurologist - Physician Scientist. Will be a key member of the clinical team and provide subspecialty patient care in inpatient and outpatient pediatric neurology settings with 25% effort assigned to clinical duties. Clinical activities may take place at Primary Children's Hospitals in Salt Lake City and Lehi, the Clinical Neurosciences Center, and Riverton Hospital. As a Physician Scientist,75% effort will be dedicated to Research and Investigation. The qualified candidate should have a proven publication record; demonstrated or high likelihood of extramural funding; and synergy with on-going programs such as epilepsy, genetic therapies, neuromuscular, neonatal, or leukodystrophy. Candidates with less than 50% research effort will not be considered. The Division maintains specialty interests in a variety of pediatric and developmental neurological conditions including neuromuscular, stroke and vascular disease, movement disorders, epilepsy, and functional neuroimaging. In addition to clinical service, there is both opportunity and expectation for academic work, including scholarly activity, teaching, investigation/research, and administration, as well as advocacy. Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Neurology with Specialization in Child Neurology. Must have proven publication record with demonstrated or high likelihood of extramural funding. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Tenure track at the academic rank commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Department and University offers a competitive salary and unmatched benefits program including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately. The Department offers a faculty development and mentoring program designed to foster success in translational or basic research, quality improvement engagement, and excellence as educators. Salt Lake City is a rapidly growing, vibrant city in the Intermountain West, with a nationally recognized broadway theater, ballet, symphony, and several professional sports teams. The Salt Lake International Airport is a hub for Delta Airlines and has direct flights to many North American cities and daily direct flights to multiple European cities. Outdoor activities are unparalleled: the city is a ski destination and a gateway to the state's renowned red rock landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five national parks (with five more within a half-day's drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, picturesque lakes, and numerous other outdoor activities.

Requirements

• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Neurology with Specialization in Child Neurology.
• Must have proven publication record with demonstrated or high likelihood of extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Provide subspecialty patient care in inpatient and outpatient pediatric neurology settings with 25% effort assigned to clinical duties.
• Clinical activities may take place at Primary Children's Hospitals in Salt Lake City and Lehi, the Clinical Neurosciences Center, and Riverton Hospital.
• 75% effort will be dedicated to Research and Investigation.
• Academic work, including scholarly activity, teaching, investigation/research, and administration, as well as advocacy.

Benefits

• The Department and University offers a competitive salary and unmatched benefits program including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately.
• The Department offers a faculty development and mentoring program designed to foster success in translational or basic research, quality improvement engagement, and excellence as educators.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees