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The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s Miami Project to Cure Paralysis invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. There is particular interest in searching for an established investigator in the field of neuromodulation targeting the spinal cord injury and brain. This person will be an expert in spinal cord injury research and conducting clinical studies and trials using the latest strategies for activating neural pathways to promote circuit function. In addition to Deep Brain Stimulation and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, new advances have recently been made in activating spinal circuits using epidural and transcutaneous stimulation and hypoxia, with encouraging results. Therefore, this new appointment will provide our clinical research team with the expertise required to incorporate cutting-edge neuromodulation approaches into our research portfolio focused on improving function, health, and quality of life in people living with paralysis. There are a limited number of these types of investigators. We are interested in recruiting candidates who wish to be part of a transformative neuroscience program focused on discovering and testing new treatments to improve function in millions of individuals living with disabilities. 

The Miami Project, a Center of Excellence at the Miller School of Medicine, hosts multidisciplinary programs in basic, translational, and clinical research. These programs focus on various aspects of paralysis, including drug discovery, the pathophysiology of injury, axonal regeneration, cell therapies, and clinical studies and trials focusing on motor recovery and quality of life issues. Established programs are led by nationally and internationally recognized leading experts in neuroscience, cell biology, and biomedical engineering. Miami Project faculty hold academic appointments across multiple departments, including the Department of Neurological Surgery. A departmental appointment will align with the candidates’ interests and academic fit. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or M.D. and have an outstanding record of scholarly publications and a strong history of extramural funding with exceptional promise to translate new treatment strategies to our patient populations successfully. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and credentials. This position is a full-time, continuing appointment. The position is now open. 

Candidates should have the ability to: 

1. Make scientific breakthroughs that will save lives or improve quality of life once translated.

2. Obtain external funding to support cutting-edge research. Build and develop a fully funded cadre of high-caliber researchers.

3. Represent the Miami Project, Department, and the University at professional meetings in local communities, nationally and globally.

4. Assist in recruiting the best and brightest doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows and mentor them throughout their years of study. Obtain external funding for their support while working on research projects under the faculty member’s supervision.

 5. Publish seminal research findings in refereed, high-impact journals, chapters, and books.

 6. Collaborate with other faculty to obtain research funding for trans-disciplinary research.

 7. Motivate students in the Ph.D. or M.D./PhD graduate programs with innovative courses created to engage the students in strategic thinking.

8. Develop strategic partnerships with departments and centers at the university, particularly within the Medical School, and with Departments, Centers, and Institutes throughout the University, across the nation, and worldwide.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. degree or equivalent training and experience in
• An active extramurally funded program of research
• Evidence of high-impact in her/his field
• Demonstrated evidence to lead innovative research projects to successful conclusions
• Effective oral and written communications, including teaching experience, presentation at scientific meetings, and a significant publication record in peer-reviewed high impact journals
• Teaching responsibilities may include participation in Ph.D. or M.D./PhD training programs
• Mentoring experience at the graduate levels

Transforming Lives

The University of Miami is among the leading research universities and academic medical centers in the nation and one of the largest private employers in South Florida. With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and can add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECT), the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on specific categories protected by Federal law.

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