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Job Summary
The Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) Department of Neurology is seeking an accomplished physician scientist in neurology to serve as the Division Chief of Movement Disorders and to join the faculty of Harvard Medical School. The position prioritizes research and the applicant should have strong interest and demonstrated excellence in degenerative movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease, atypical parkinsonian disorders, and cerebellar ataxias.The Division of Movement Disorders consists of faculty members based at BWH, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, South Shore Hospital, and at BWH satellite practices. The applicant will apply a background in translational neuroscience, genetics, soluble and imaging biomarkers and human stem-cell biology to lead a major biobank, the Harvard Biomarkers Study, and to develop a personalized medicine neurotherapeutics program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. This research will be funded through a strong and diverse portfolio of grant funding, including but not limited to federal agencies, foundations and biopharmaceutical industry sources. The candidate will have responsibilities for overseeing the administrative, clinical, research and educational activities of the Department of Neurology, and will have responsibilities for teaching, supervising, and mentoring Harvard medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty. The Division organizational structure includes a Clinical Director who is responsible for ambulatory operations and reports to the Division Chief.
Candidates must hold M.D. and Ph.D and completed a neurology and subspeciality movement disorders residency and fellowship and be board-eligible or certified in Neurology. Candidates should have a Massachusetts medical license. Candidates should also have relevant postdoctoral training in neuroscience/stem cell biology or a closely related field. Candidates who hold the academic rank of Associate Professor or higher and have a strong basic and clinical research background and associated scholarship are encouraged to apply. The candidate should have a track record of mentoring and teaching trainees and administrative experience. This position involves 80 percent research/administrative and 20 percent clinical work. Additional conditions of employment are provided via this link: https://www.partners.org/For-Medical-Professionals/Employment-Conditions.aspx
Qualifications
For consideration for this position, please submit a statement of interest, one page minimum, and curriculum vitae to Jayne Rodriquez - jrodriquez@bwh.harvard.edu.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Location: BWH, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, South Shore Hospital, and at BWH satellite practices.
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
75 Francis Street
EEO Statement:
Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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