Department of Neurology, Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion Center seeking Research Assistan - Salt Lake City, UT, United States - University of Utah

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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 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.

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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) - Veteran Only - Call

Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call after submission

Letter of Recommendation 1

Letter of Recommendation 2

Letter of Recommendation 3

Research Statement