Position Information **Position/Rank** Assistant Professor-Professor **Department** 01941 - Sleep and Movement Disorders **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Track** Track Dependent on Qualifications **New Position to Begin** **Details** 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**). **EEO/Non-Discrimination Information** 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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Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. **Special Instructions for Candidates** **Open Date** **Close Date** **Open Until Filled** Yes **Requisition Number** PRN03643F **Type** Faculty