Northwestern University
Associate or Full Professor Neuroimager Faculty Position
Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Overview
The Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease (MCCNAD) and the Department of Radiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (FSM) seeks a full‑time tenure‑track investigator at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in Human Neuroimaging with an emphasis in Magnetic Resonance Imaging and/or Positron Emission Tomography. The ideal candidate will have an active research program that synergizes with the mission of the MCCNAD, a multidisciplinary academic unit focused on patient care for memory loss and dementia, the study of aging and pathobiology of dementia, and the development of more effective treatments for dementia. The appointment will be in the Department of Radiology, which is committed to educating future leaders, conducting innovative research, and providing exceptional patient care and service to physicians. FSM has two 3T Siemens Prisma MR scanners and dedicated research blocks for PET/CT and PET/MR scanners located at Northwestern Medicine on the Chicago campus. The faculty member will have an office in the MCCNAD, a newly renovated space of 16,112 sq. ft. on the FSM campus in downtown Chicago.
Responsibilities include conducting an independent research program, attaining independent research funding, and serving as Core Leader for the ADRC Imaging Core at Northwestern University. As Imaging Core Leader, the candidate will lead a team that supports imaging needs of research projects at the MCCNAD and work toward the aims of the ADRC P30 grant.
Qualifications: candidates must possess a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree and have an established record of research productivity and independent grant funding in neuroimaging related to aging and/or dementia. Candidates should demonstrate an interest in developing strong, productive interactions with faculty colleagues, contribute to the intellectual diversity of the MCCNAD, and work with and mentor a varied group of trainees.
Start Date: The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.
Application Requirements: When applying, please upload a CV, research statement, statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy, and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position, preferably as a single PDF file.
Also upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.
Application Instructions: Applications will
only
be accepted via online submission (see link below). Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted. All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the "Submit" button. Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.
Additional Information: Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 50851 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease (MCCNAD) and the Department of Radiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (FSM) seeks a full‑time tenure‑track investigator at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in Human Neuroimaging with an emphasis in Magnetic Resonance Imaging and/or Positron Emission Tomography. The ideal candidate will have an active research program that synergizes with the mission of the MCCNAD, a multidisciplinary academic unit focused on patient care for memory loss and dementia, the study of aging and pathobiology of dementia, and the development of more effective treatments for dementia. The appointment will be in the Department of Radiology, which is committed to educating future leaders, conducting innovative research, and providing exceptional patient care and service to physicians. FSM has two 3T Siemens Prisma MR scanners and dedicated research blocks for PET/CT and PET/MR scanners located at Northwestern Medicine on the Chicago campus. The faculty member will have an office in the MCCNAD, a newly renovated space of 16,112 sq. ft. on the FSM campus in downtown Chicago.
Responsibilities include conducting an independent research program, attaining independent research funding, and serving as Core Leader for the ADRC Imaging Core at Northwestern University. As Imaging Core Leader, the candidate will lead a team that supports imaging needs of research projects at the MCCNAD and work toward the aims of the ADRC P30 grant.
Qualifications: candidates must possess a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree and have an established record of research productivity and independent grant funding in neuroimaging related to aging and/or dementia. Candidates should demonstrate an interest in developing strong, productive interactions with faculty colleagues, contribute to the intellectual diversity of the MCCNAD, and work with and mentor a varied group of trainees.
Start Date: The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.
Application Requirements: When applying, please upload a CV, research statement, statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy, and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position, preferably as a single PDF file.
Also upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.
Application Instructions: Applications will
only
be accepted via online submission (see link below). Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted. All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the "Submit" button. Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.
Additional Information: Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 50851 #J-18808-Ljbffr