The Division of Child Neurology in the Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine is seeking a board-certified Child Neurologist with research interests and clinical expertise in neurogenetics to join the Division as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in the University Medical Line (UML). We are particularly interested in candidates who have completed formal fellowship training in either neurogenetics or medical genetics and whose careers are committed to laboratory-based, translational, or clinical research. Candidates without fellowship training but with extensive expertise in these research areas within neurogenetics field will also be considered.

• The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the University Medical Line shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.

Faculty rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Qualifications
The successful applicant should be on a path to developing or already have an independent program of research focusing on understanding genetic mechanisms and/or translationally applying these findings to developing novel treatments to improve outcomes in pediatric neurogenetic disease. The applicant must demonstrate potential for overall excellence in clinical care and teaching while maintaining a primary focus on research. Research may be basic science, translational, or clinical. Basic science to relevant translational and clinical applications is highly desirable. Candidates must be trained in Child Neurology, with board certification or eligibility (ABPN special qualification in Child Neurology), and eligible to practice medicine in the state of California.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu.

The university’s central functions of research and education depend on freedom of thought, and expression. The Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

Application Instructions:
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and accepted until the position is filled.

Interested candidates should submit a CV, 2-page statement describing research, teaching, and clinical activities and interests, and the names of three references (including: name, title/rank, institution, and email address).

Applicants must apply directly to Stanford Faculty Positions University School of Medicine’s Faculty Search and Applicant Tracking (FSAT) website at the following link: http://Facultypositions.stanford.edu/cw/en-us/job/494906 Please note that we do not accept applications via email.

For general questions regarding this position, please direct inquiries via email to Dr. Brenda Porter, Search Committee Chair, c/o Neurology Faculty Affairs neurofacultysearch@stanford.edu.

To expedite response to your question, please include your name and “Child Neurology Neurogenetics Physician Scientist Search” in your email subject line. Please be advised, it is not permissible to accept applications via email. Candidates must apply using the Stanford Faculty Position link above.

Further information about Stanford’s Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences can be found at https://med.stanford.edu/neurology.html.

Salary range:
Assistant Professor: $251,000 - $269,000
Associate Professor: $280,000 - $298,000
Professor: $326,000 - $338,000

This pay range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. It does not include all components of the School of Medicine’s faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental incentive compensation programs. For more information about compensation and our wide-range of benefits, including housing assistance, please contact the hiring department.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About Stanford University

Located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University is recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions. Leland and Jane Stanford founded the University to "promote the public welfare by exercising an influence on behalf of humanity and civilization." Stanford opened its doors in 1891, and more than a century later, it remains dedicated to finding solutions to the great challenges of the day and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world. The University's thriving diverse community is comprised of nearly 7000 undergraduate students, 9000 graduate students, 2000 faculty members, 1900 postdoctoral scholars, and over 11,000 academic and administrative staff in seven schools including several interdisciplinary research centers and institutes. The campus spreads over 8000 contiguous acres and nearly all undergraduates live on campus. Stanford offers bachelor's and master's degrees in addition to doctoral degrees (PhD, MD, DMA and JD) plus a number of professional and continuing education programs and certifications. More at http://facts.stanford.edu and http://www.stanford.edu.

Connections working at Stanford University