About this role
The Department of Neurological Surgery at The University of Pittsburgh is hiring an Assistant Professor in the tenure stream.
This position involves teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows and the establishment of an independent research effort. The incumbent will share responsibility for covering the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) and completing Focused Ultrasound procedures while growing this new service, which will be the first in the region. They will take on a portion of the functional and pain neurosurgery practice of a physician close to retirement and participate in trauma on-call rotations. An established track record and interest in designing and pursuing innovative research studies is optimal.
The ideal candidate should be board certified with fellowship training in Epilepsy Surgery, Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery and Neuro-Oncology.
Minimum education and requirements to be considered: - M.D - Board eligible or certified in Neurosurgery, with fellowship training in Epilepsy Surgery, Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery, and Neuro-Oncology.
Licensed or qualified for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Interested candidates, please go to Home | Talent Center: Careers at Pitt | University of Pittsburgh and use requisition #25005731 to apply for this position.
Other facts
About University of Pittsburgh
UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.
What you'll do
- The incumbent will teach medical students, residents, and fellows while establishing an independent research effort. They will also cover the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and participate in trauma on-call rotations.
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