Deparmtent of Neurology, Division of Movement Disorders seeking Movement Disorders Specialist,

Deparmtent of Neurology, Division of Movement Disorders seeking Movement Disorders Specialist, Assistant Professor to Professor

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The University of Utah is recruiting an academic neurologist with fellowship training in Movement Disorders.
Our program serves a multi‐state area in the Intermountain West and is the major site in this area for referral of complex patients with movement disorders. The individual recruited would have opportunities to develop a clinical program and an active translational research. Opportunities for telemedicine and outreach clinics also exist.
The Movement Disorders clinic includes an active neuromodulation program and exposure to all current DBS devices as well as focused ultrasound. Botulinum toxin injections occur daily, and the clinic houses a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence, a CurePSP Center of Care, a Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) Center of Excellence and a National Ataxia Foundation Center of Excellence. Subspecialty clinic areas include neurogenetics, autoimmune movement disorders, autonomic dysfunction clinic and laboratory, and cognitive disorders. Primary faculty members in the division are currently in the role of Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator in several studies, ranging from basic science to clinical trials and funded by the NIH, private foundations and pharmaceutical companies
Opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration include:

• Clinical trials - As a member of the NINDS Neurological Network for Excellence in Clinical Trials
  
• Bioengineering - With DBS or Focused ultrasound-focused research
  
• Biostatistics - We are an NIH Clinical Translational Science program center
  
• Epidemiology/Neurogenetics - Including our Utah Population Database
  
• Neuroradiology - On‐site PET/SPECT ligands, f-MRI, and Scientific Computing Institute
  
• Molecular Biology of Movement Disorders and Neurodegeneration
  Nestled along the Wasatch Mountain Range, our Salt Lake City location offers incomparable work-life balance through every season.
  The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
  To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/170880
  For questions, please contact Jae Hunt (jae.hunt@hsc.utah.edu).
  
  Department: 01941 - Sleep and Movement Disorders
  City: Salt Lake City, UT
  Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications
  Close Date:
  Open Until Filled: Yes
  Requisition Number: PRN03643F
  
  To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/171211
  
  All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
  
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