University of Michigan Concussion Center Faculty

Job Summary

The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, one of the highest-ranked public universities in the nation and one of the world’s preeminent research institutions, invites nominations and applications for three tenure track faculty positions:

• 1 senior concussion faculty member (currently associate or full professor)
• 2 junior concussion faculty members (currently PhD student, post-doc, medical resident/fellow, or assistant professor)

In 2018 the University of Michigan Concussion Center was awarded foundational support through President Mark Schlissel’s $150M Biosciences Initiative to establish itself as a global concussion leader. The Concussion Center integrates our research, clinical, and outreach & engagement cores to create novel solutions that advance concussion knowledge and protocols.

We are seeking passionate concussion researchers to help the center through the development and sharing of groundbreaking ideas that translate laboratory, clinic, and community observations into knowledge products that reduce concussion risk and improve outcomes in those affected by the injury.  All research domains related to concussion will be considered, and in partnership with the university’s anti-racism hiring initiative, we are also interested in candidates that focus on social and cultural health disparities in concussion prevention, identification, and management. 

Who We Are

Founded in 1817, the University of Michigan has a long and distinguished history as one of the first public universities in the nation. It is one of only two public institutions consistently ranked among the nation’s top ten universities.   With more than $1 billion in research expenditures annually, the university has the second largest research expenditure among all universities in the nation. The university has an annual general fund budget of more than $2.1 billion and an endowment valued at more than $10.9 billion. Adjacent to central campus, Michigan Medicine, with its hospitals, clinics, and satellite offices, Medical School, and School of Nursing, is one of the finest health systems in the country.  The university’s prominent athletic programs and outstanding academic programs in medicine, engineering and other related disciplines provide ideal collaborative opportunities for center faculty.  

Required Qualifications*

Candidates must have the following qualifications:

• PhD, MD, or similar terminal degree
• Candidates should have or demonstrate the potential for an outstanding record of research accomplishments, publications, and federal funding
• Depending on field, evidence of teaching excellence

All campus departments and units may be a potential home unit for successful applicants.  Primary school and departmental affiliation(s) will be determined by the applicant's qualifications and preferences, and by relevance of the applicant's research program to school and departmental initiatives and themes.  Clinical time for qualified practitioners will be optional based on candidate interest. We welcome applications from outstanding scientists in any area of concussion research complementary to existing expertise at Michigan. Candidates with interest in social and cultural health disparities in concussion prevention, identification, and management are also encouraged to apply. For further information about the Concussion Center’s current research areas, please visit www.concussion.umich.edu

How to Apply

For full consideration, interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically through Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/88495

The following materials are required to be considered as a candidate:

1. Cover letter
2. Statement indicating the preferred home unit(s) at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor campus
3. How the candidate will best contribute to the overall mission of the University of Michigan and the Concussion Center
4. Curriculum vitae
5. Research statement, including potential collaborators (up to 3 pages)
6. Statement of diversity, equity, and inclusion (1 page)
7. Names and contact information for three to five references

Additional Information

Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Michigan seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.