Director of Neurosurgery Research
Location: Morgantown West Virginia
Description: West Virginia University is currently interviewing Director of Neurosurgery Research right now, this job will be placed in West Virginia. More details about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. The Director of Neurosurgery Research is a new tenure-track, basic/translational science position within the Department of Neurosurgery at the West Virginia University! (WVU) School of Medicine in Morgantown, WV.
Director of Neurosurgery Research
West Virginia University Health Science Center
School of Medicine
The Director of Neurosurgery Research is a new tenure-track, basic/translational science position within the Department of Neurosurgery at the West Virginia University (WVU) School of Medicine in Morgantown, WV. This position will serve several vital roles within WVU, including facilitating and directing research of Neurosurgery Residents and Fellows, and collaborating with other WVU researchers on projects related to neurosurgery, including stroke, brain trauma and/or other acute neuronal compromising conditions. The Neurosurgery program is increasing its residency program in two ways. The complement of residents is increasing, as well as the time committed to research. In addition funding is in place to allow for further increases in complement. A significant focus of the program moving forward! is an increased importance of the role of research for both t! he faculty and the residents. The successful candidate is expected to have a strong and sustained independent research program that can be broadened at WVU and that can serve as a primer for Fellows and Residents. Evidence of extensive research collaboration is expected. In addition to service as a member of the Department of Neurosurgery, the successful candidate will be a member of the Center for Neuroscience and the Center for Basic and Translational Stroke Research at WVU and can participate fully in the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute.
The Department of Neurosurgery ( http://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/neurosurgery/ ) has an active residency training program and nine full-time faculty with expertise in cranial, neurovascular, pediatrics, spine, epilepsy, functional, neuro-oncology and skull-based subspecialties. Strong collaboration exists with Neurology, Neuroscience, Neuropharmacology, and Neuroradiology; our number of neurovascular proce! dures is among the highest in the country. West Virginia University Neurosurgery faculty members staff three regional hospitals in addition to West Virginia University Hospital (WVUH), which serves as the academic hub. WVUH is a 531-bed teaching hospital, a nationally recognized Level One Trauma Center, and is well equipped with spacious operating rooms and a Gamma Knife. The Biomedical Research Building is located on campus and contains newly designed laboratory space. In addition, the Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences Center and the Center for Disease Control’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health are both located within the academic complex. West Virginia University is a full service academic institution with Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, and Public Health. Close collaboration occurs with the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center and Chestnut Ridge Center psychiatric facility.
West Virginia University ( www.wvu.edu ) is the ! State’s land-grant university, with approximately 25,000 undergraduat! e and 5,500 graduate/professional students. With a metro area population of over 115,000, Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small cities in the U.S., with affordable housing, excellent schools, a picturesque countryside, many outdoor recreational activities, and close proximity to major cities, such as Pittsburgh, PA, and Washington, DC. It also boasts a thriving economy, which prompted Peter Alexander of NBC News to recently state that Morgantown is “an oasis of opportunity†and is full of “can-do Mountaineer spirit.â€( www.morgantown.com ).
Candidates for this associate/full professor position must have a PhD, MD or MD/PhD, with a record of significant achievement in basic, translational, and/or clinical research, including an active, federally funded research program. The successful candidate should have experience in mentoring students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty. Credentials and accomplishments should indicate a strong, nat! ional/international reputation in basic, translational and/or clinical research.
Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a comprehensive letter of interest indicating how their training, experience, and leadership abilities match the requirements of the position, and the names and contact information of four references, in confidence, by email to Erica Stewart ( elstewart@hsc.wvu.edu ). Inquiries regarding the position can be directed to Dr. James W. Simpkins ( jwsimpkins@hsc.wvu.edu ). Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
The Health Sciences Center is a tobacco-free campus.
West Virginia University is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.
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This job starts available on: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 17:52:41 GMT
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