Academic Physicians - Pediatric Neurology #PED137

The University of Chicago's Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neurology, seeks full-time faculty members at any rank. The appointees will be Pediatric Epileptologists whose primary focus will be on pediatric epilepsy.  The appointees will contribute to patient care, medical education, and scholarship, and join a vibrant and distinguished community of faculty, colleagues, and learners in UChicago Medicine (UCM), the Biological Sciences Division, the Pritzker School of Medicine, and the University of Chicago and its affiliates. A tradition of excellence in patient care, basic, clinical, and translational sciences, combined with the strengths of one of the world's top academic institutions, provides the foundation for a career as an academic physician.

Clinical responsibilities will be assigned in the outpatient, inpatient, and procedural settings at the University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital and other practice plan sites, to be focused on pediatric patients with neurological disorders, particularly epilepsy. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity. We especially welcome applicants who have epilepsy Fellowship training. Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) are dependent upon qualifications.
 
 The University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital is a busy urban teaching hospital with a diverse patient population and is located on the same campus as the medical school and the University. The University has a robust Neuroscience Institute, which brings together more than 90 neuroscientists based in academic and clinical departments across the campus into a cohesive program. The appointee will also join the neurosciences service line of the Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance, a partnership between UCM, Advocate Children’s Hospital, and the NorthShore University Health System.  This group is responsible for the diagnosis and management of children in the largest pediatrics program in the state of Illinois.
 
 Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois and State of Indiana and 3) be board certified or board eligible in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology. 
 
 To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago‚ Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/120197 . Applicants must upload: a cover letter and a CV including bibliography. Review of applications ends when the position is filled.

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