Posting date: March 18, 2008

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
INSTITUTE FOR TRANSLATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE Translational Neuroscience Scholars Program Multiple Faculty Positions

The Institute for Translational Neuroscience (ITN) at the University of Minnesota is seeking to hire up to eight tenure or tenure-track faculty members to enhance research strengths in the neurodegenerative and neuromuscular diseases. The vision for these positions is to provide significant endowment-like recurring salary support so the most accomplished scientists will be able to focus on their research. The newly established ITN will recruit neuroscientists and physicians with Ph.D. and/or M.D. degrees at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, Alzheimer’s disease, ataxia, Parkinson’s disease, ALS and muscular dystrophy. Translational Neuroscience Scholars will be affiliated with the Grossman Center for Memory Research and Care, the Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Center, or the Center for Neurological Research. We are particularly interested in candidates using animal models of dementia, movement disorders, and neuromuscular disease, as well as candidates who directly study human degenerative neurological diseases. The key criteria are superlative scientific accomplishment and the promise of future research impact.
Successful candidates must demonstrate the capability to establish a vigorous, externally-funded research program, a commitment to medical, graduate or undergraduate education, and leadership through vision and collaborative program development.

Successful new recruits will receive substantial recurring salary support, an excellent startup package, and laboratory space in a newly–built, integrated neuroscience research complex housing the Grossman Center for Memory Research and Care, the Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Center, the Center for Neurological Research, the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research, the Center for Orphan Drug Research, and the Stem Cell Institute.
Departmental affiliation will be determined by the applicant’s interest and the relevance of the applicant’s research program to departmental goals.

For Assistant level appointments, candidates are expected to have doctoral and postdoctoral training in the neurosciences and research accomplishments consistent with developing a nationally recognized and independent research program. Associate or Full Professor appointments will require demonstrated independence and research productivity, including a strong track record of major external funding and peer-reviewed publications. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or be able to secure permanent residence status. The starting date is negotiable, with appointments available as soon as June 1, 2008.
The University of Minnesota is committed to diversifying its faculty and encourages applications from women and minorities.

Review of applications will commence January 31, 2008, and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should send curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and intentions, and three letters of reference to: ITN Faculty Search Committee, Attention: Rosalyn Segal, Medical School Dean's Office, MMC 293, 420 Delaware Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455. Email: rsegal@umn.edu. Electronic versions of the required information may be e-mailed but must be followed with a hard-copy for the official search files. Applicants must also complete the online application. This may be found at http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/index.html under Requisition #152758.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Posting Date: October 24, 2007

CLINICAL PROJECT MANAGER (MONITOR), ASSOCIATE
The Clinical Trials Coordination Center at the University of Rochester is seeking a clinical project manager to monitor investigative sites and site compliance with clinical trial protocols through on-site and remote monitoring via electronic data capture system; Assists in study startup process (e.g., initiation of new sites, training of monitors, development of monitoring plan, site staff training, acquisition of clinical supplies, regulatory compliance i.e., IRB, FDA, etc.); Stays abreast with and presents new regulatory information as applicable to both internal and external groups; Oversees the central study file development, collection, tracking and storage of regulatory documents required in a clinical trial, e.g., FDA 1572, IRB approval etc.; Generates monitoring reports and follow-up communications to sites; May participate in Project Team and Steering Committee meetings or teleconferences on an ad hoc basis at various stages of the study (e.g., to present and review the monitoring plan prior to study start-up, to discuss site performance issues based on monitoring visits, etc.); Participates in reconciliation of serious adverse events and other reportable events with adverse event, dose management, and other relevant study records.

Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree, with major course works in appropriate health, social science, or biological science field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Advanced degree preferred.  Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, protocol planning, implementation, coordination, evaluation, and reporting of clinical trials.  Clinical trials monitoring experience preferred.  Travel required. Strong oral and writing skills and attention to detail required.

To apply, please email resume to Emily Flagg (emily.flagg@ctcc.rochester.edu).

Posting Date: October 24, 2007

CLINICAL PROJECT COORDINATOR, SENIOR
The Clinical Trials Coordination Center at the University of Rochester is seeking a clinical trial project coordinator for globally conducted multi-center trials in neurological disorders.  Bachelor’s Degree is required, Master’s preferred with major course work in appropriate health, social or technical field. 3-4 years experience coordinating industry sponsored clinical trials.  Extensive working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) guidelines applicable to study implementation and data management a major requirement.  Responsibilities involve oversight of study including development of protocol, model consent form and data collection tools, preparation of materials for grant and other funding applications, writing operations manuals, conducting orientation meetings, maintaining regulatory documentation, daily liaison with site investigators and coordinators and working with data management processes specific to the conduct of clinical trials.  Must be flexible team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Some travel is required. 

Posting Date: October 24, 2007

Faculty Positions in Neuromodulation, Medical School, University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota Medical School, its newly founded Institute of Translational Neuroscience, and its partner, University of Minnesota Physicians seek to hire faculty in the research area of Neuromodulation.

1) Director of Neuromodulation:  The successful applicant will be a midcareer clinician investigator with rank and tenure status dependent on qualifications who can direct an integrated clinical neuromodulation program being developed by the departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry in conjunction with the practice plan. Appointment is possible in any of the clinical neuroscience departments, i.e. Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, according to the individual’s background and interests. The collaborating departments share a single administrative center. The successful applicant is expected to have clinical experience as well as an established research program that uses neuromodulation to treat diseases/disorders of the nervous system.

2) Professor of Neuromodulation:  The successful applicant will be a physician-translational neuroscientist at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in the tenure track who is expected to have an established research program that uses neuromodulation to treat diseases/disorders of the nervous system. Appointment is possible in any of the clinical neuroscience departments and/or Department of Neuroscience.  Note that for an individual with the required interests and experience, combining the positions is possible.

For both positions, a record of ongoing extramural funding in the field is desirable. Areas of interest include but are not limited to degenerative diseases, movement disorders, dementia, depression, psychiatric disorders, developmental disorders, epilepsy, pain. These recruitments are supported by the practice plan, Medical School, and University’s Institute of Translational Neuroscience. As one of the largest research universities in the country, the University of Minnesota offers a rich environment in basic, translational, and clinical neuroscience research, and a long tradition of collaborative interactions. The University of Minnesota in Minneapolis is located on an urban campus which overlooks the Mississippi River and which houses many colleges in addition to the Medical School and Academic Health Center. Starting date is negotiable.

Salary and start-up funds will be competitive and commensurate with education and experience.  Candidates must have an M.D. degree or a combined M.D./Ph.D. degree and must be a U.S. citizen or be able to secure permanent residence status.

Applicants should send a current curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and intentions, and three letters of reference to:

Neuromodulation Search Committee
Attention: Walter C. Low, Ph.D., Chair, Search Committee
Department of Neurosurgery, University of Minnesota
2001 Sixth Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA
or lowwalt@umn.edu

Electronic versions of the required information may be e-mailed but must be followed with a hard-copy for the official
search files. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled.

Posting Date: September 4, 2007; Posting updated May 1, 2008

Position available for a Neurologist with a background in Movement Disorders. Practice is located in southwestern Connecticut and presently has nineneurologists with a variety of subspecialty interests working out of a single,high quality community hospital.

Faculty appointments available as well as teaching responsibilities for medicalstudents and residents.

The practice is active in clinical research and presently conducts many PD trials.Salary and benefits very competitive with a call schedule that is highlyattractive.

Practice has a fully implemented EMR and employs nurse practitioners, physicaltherapists and neuropsychologists.

Please email Dr. John Murphy at jmurphy@assocneuro.comor call (203) 792-6125, ext. 322 if interested.

Posting Date: August 23, 2007; Posting updated May 1, 2008

MOVEMENT DISORDER FELLOWSHIP.  The Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Center of Albany Medical Center is offering a one or two year clinical fellowship in movement disorders starting July 2008.  Training will involve participation in an active movement disorders clinic with an in depth exposure to the diagnosis and management of the full range of movement disorders including parkinsonian disorders, tremor, dystonia and drug-induced syndromes.  Trainees will also actively participate in a well-established botulinum toxin clinic and a rapidly expanding program in the surgical treatment of movement disorders.  The fellow will have the opportunity to participate in several ongoing clinical research projects including Parkinson Study Group, Huntington Study Group, industry and government sponsored projects.  Applicants must be board-eligible neurologists.  Interested applicants should contact Dr. Eric S Molho, Riley Family Chair in Parkinson’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Center of Albany Medical Center, 47 New Scotland Avenue, MC-170, Albany, New York 12208, Tel: (518) 262-6611, Fax (518) 262-6612.  EEO/AA Employer M/F/D.  A smoke-free institution.

Posting Date: August 21, 2007; Posting updated May 1, 2008

Academic Neurologist with Movement Disorders Expertise/Indiana University – Department of Neurology

The Department of Neurology at Indiana University School of Medicine seeks a BC/BE Adult Neurologist with expertise in movement disorders with strong clinical, patient management and interpersonal skills. The department has strong clinical research support. Experience in HD, DBS and clinical trials preferred. There will be opportunities for collaboration with neurosurgery, human genetics, neuroophthalmology and neuroimaging.  Development will be supported for areas of personal interest within movement disorders. The academic appointment will be appropriate to the level of expertise and experience.

To apply please send a statement of professional goals and CV to Joanne Wojcieszek, MD, Department of Neurology, Indiana University School of Medicine, 545 Barnhill Drive, Emerson Hall 125, Indianapolis, IN  46202, or to jwojcies@iupui.edu.

Indiana University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Contractor. M/F/D are encouraged to apply.

Posting Date: August 21, 2007: Posting updated May 1, 2008

The Department of Neurology at the University of Arkansas College of Medicine (UAMS) is seeking a full-time, board-certified or board eligible neurologist at the Assistant/Associate Professor level to join Drs. Harik and Al-Hinti in treating patients with movement disorders, teaching and research.  Interested candidates should E-mail their CVs to Sami I. Harik, M.D., Chairman of the Department of Neurology at UAMS.

Posting Date: August 20, 2007; Posting updated May 1, 2008

The Parkinson’s Disease Center and Movement Disorders Clinic, Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a full time, board-certified or board-eligible neurologist at assistant/associate professor level. Completion of a movement disorders fellowship is required. The successful candidate will be joining other movement disorders faculty and an active program involved in clinical and translational studies of Parkinson disease and other movement disorders, including botulinum toxin, surgery, and experimental therapeutics. Interested individuals may e-mail their personal statements and CVs to Joseph Jankovic, MD, director of the program.

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