Department Of Neurology, Traumatic Brain Injury And Concussion Center Seeking Research Assistant Professor-Professor

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The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Position/Rank Research Assistant Professor

• Professor Department 02037 - Brain Injury Research City Salt Lake City, UT Track Track Dependent on Qualifications New Position to Begin 3/19/2024 Details

The University of Utah's Department of Neurology is looking to hire a research specialist to join one of the Department's research groups. The applicant's academic rank is expected to be Assistant Professor or higher but is also dependent upon applicant qualifications. Directed by Dr. Elisabeth Wilde, this research group investigates the evaluation of and treatments for traumatic brain injury and concussion in individuals over a spectrum of post-injury intervals (acute through chronic), injury severity (concussion through severe brain injury), and age (young children through older adults). The center also studies a range of patients with different types of head injury associated with treatment in emergency, critical care/trauma, and rehabilitation departments, sport-related concussion and repetitive head impacts in athletes, injury exposure in Active-Duty Service Members and Veterans, and head injury associated with intimate partner violence. Particular interest in candidates that have additional expertise in neuroimaging analysis, data management, and statistical analysis.

The University of Utah Health Sciences Center is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and Respect. The University of Utah HSC values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to the mission of the University of Utah Health Sciences Center.

For questions, please contact Jae Hunt at jae.hunt@hsc.utah.edu

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/162067

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Special Instructions for Candidates Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Requisition Number PRN03517F Type Faculty

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 - Member Copy 4)

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• Addendum to the University of Utah

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• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Research Statement