The Department of Neurology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a neuroscientist for an endowed faculty position in the Center for Neurodegeneration and Experimental Therapeutics. This position requires a scientist or physician-scientist with a primary interest in Parkinson’s disease and related disorders.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity and resources to develop an outstanding program of clinical and translational research in a strongly collaborative setting. The neurosciences at UAB are expanding vigorously, and the infrastructure for basic and clinical research is excellent. The Parkinson disease and Movement Disorders program has a very active clinical practice, a strong fellowship program, and a large portfolio of clinical research including studies of the etiology and genetics of PD, experimental pharmacological therapy, and surgical interventions including deep brain stimulation.
Applicants should be scientists or physician-scientists qualified for appointment at the full Professor level and have a strong funding history and publication record.
Contact: David G. Standaert, MD, PhD, Chair, Dept of Neurology, UAB, 1719 6th Ave. South, Birmingham, AL, 35242. (205) 996-6329 or email by clicking APPLY NOW below.
UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of ethnicity, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.
A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.