RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, NEUROSURGERY

Position Description:

The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, and the Human Brain Research Laboratory invites applicants for a Research Assistant Professor position.  The primary appointment of the faculty member will be in the Department of Neurosurgery.  Successful applicants will be expected to establish and maintain an extramurally funded research program and to participate in teaching activities in and around the Department. This position will also provide the critical skills and programatic leadership that will greatly enhance our department’s research mission.

The UI Department of Neurosurgery is made up of more than 13 full-time faculty members who provide national and international leadership across a range of neurological surgery specialties including but not limited to, brain tumor neurosurgery, endovascular neurosurgery, functional neurosurgery, pediatric neurosurgery, spinal surgery, and neurotrauma neurosurgery. The Department of Neurosurgery has a long tradition of excellence in research, a well-developed research infrastructure, and ample patient populations that support efforts in a variety of areas of investigation.

The University of Iowa, Department of Neurosurgery offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collegial professional environment.   The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has been recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is Iowa’s only comprehensive academic medical center and regional referral center.  We are committed to providing patient-focused care—available to every person, around the clock—in an environment devoted to innovative care, excellent service, and exceptional outcomes.

The Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is a highly ranked medical school where students learn to become accomplished clinicians and top-flight researchers and educators. Our mission is to inspire and educate world class health care providers and scientists for the people of Iowa and our global community. Researchers in the College’s over 280 laboratories are served by state-of-the-art core research facilities and research support facilities. Much of the research conducted is interdisciplinary and collaborations are fostered and coordinated through major research centers, institutes and programs. Many faculty members are internationally renowned for their research. Two faculty members are Howard Hughes Institute Investigators, 12 are members of the Institute of Medicine and two are members of the National Academy of Sciences.

The university is located along the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City, a city of some 77,000 people (170,000+ in the metro area) regularly ranked as one of the nation’s best places to live. Iowa City is less than four hours from Chicago and within five hours of Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Kansas City, readily accessible via interstate highways and a regional airport 30 minutes away. Iowa City is an attractive, family friendly, college town with abundant local and world-class cultural, theatrical and musical events, top ranked schools, and outdoor recreational attractions. The Iowa City area is often ranked as one of the most livable communities in the nation (Livability.com). To learn more about our great community visit https://www.thinkiowacity.com/ and https://vimeo.com/148167202 .

Attachments:

Curriculum Vitae; Name and Contact Information of References

Number of References: 3

For a complete listing of job qualifications, benefits overview and to apply for this position, please visit our website at http//jobs.uiowa.edu, reference requisition #75112.

Heather Youngquist, Human Resources Manager, Department of Neurosurgery with the University of Iowa Health Care. Email: [email protected].

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

• Ph.D. and/or MD/DO degree is required.

• Completed research training in various phases of Neurosurgery
• Experience in conducting novel combinations of invasive and non-invasive methods that are unique to the Human Brain Research Laboratory and carried out in neurosurgery patient-subjects
• Must demonstrate the ability to mentor and teach graduate level students.
• Must demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Must possess a strong commitment to academic and clinical excellence
• Must possess a strong interest in clinical education
• Eligible for a medical license in the State of Iowa

• Experience with collection, analysis, and interpretation of human single neuron and local field potential data
• Experience in preparing specialized hybrid research electrodes for implantation within a sterile environment of the operating room
• Experience performing research studies with epilepsy patients and collaborating with clinical staff
• Expertise in human auditory neurophysiology, with a track record of publications in auditory neuroscience and research funding
• Demonstrated experience promoting an inclusive culture in the workforce and academic environment.

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