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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Research Professor (HS), Neurology

new york, NY

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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University lists this Research Professor (HS), Neurology opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Job Description

The State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Health Sciences University (Downstate) and Department of Neurology invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Research Professor (HS) to lead a laboratory research program focused on the molecular mechanisms of neuroprotection and neuronal cell death and their therapeutic implications for stroke. The successful candidate will bring a robust funded grant portfolio from the NIH. Funding from additional agencies or foundations is encouraged. The successful candidate should be a recognized international leader in their field with a record of exemplary scholarship and research contributions to the field.

Duties And Responsibilities Include

Pursue research and scholarly work in your field of study

Seek out external funding to support your research program

Be involved in university service including committee service, interviewing applicants for our medical and graduate schools, etc.

Support the educational and research mission of the College of Medicine

Serve as an Advisor for Medical Student Research within the Department of Medical Education

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of research-related activities involving medical students

Help ensure that students have access to high-quality research opportunities, mentorship, and resources that support their scholarly development and align with the institution’s mission of advancing medical education and scientific discovery

Assist with grade appeals within the Department of Medical Education, providing guidance and support throughout the review process

Participate in the teaching of medical school and graduate school students, which may entail leading small groups, lecturing, and/or serving as a research mentor

Play an active role in the wider academic community through participation in activities such as departmental and university committee service, interviewing applicants, etc.

Other duties and responsibilities as required

Required Qualifications

MD or PhD Degree

5-years of research experience, clinical expertise and experience in neurorehabilitation

Or, a satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience

About Us

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at

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new york, NY, 10261, US

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