Research Professor (HS), Neurology

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University · Brooklyn

The State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Health Sciences University (Downstate) and Department of Neurology invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Research Professor (HS) to lead a laboratory research program focused on the molecular mechanisms of neuroprotection and neuronal cell death and their therapeutic implications for stroke.

The successful candidate will bring a robust funded grant portfolio from the NIH. Funding from additional agencies or foundations is encouraged. The successful candidate should be a recognized international leader in their field with a record of exemplary scholarship and research contributions to the field.

The faculty member will contribute to teaching and training of medical students in the College of Medicine and MD/PhD and PhD graduate students in the School of Graduate Studies' Neural & Behavioral Science program.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Pursue research and scholarly work in your field of study
Seek out external funding to support your research program
Be involved in university service including committee service, interviewing applicants for our medical and graduate schools, etc.
Support the educational and research mission of the College of Medicine
Serve as an Advisor for Medical Student Research within the Department of Medical Education
Provide strategic leadership and oversight of research-related activities involving medical students
Help ensure that students have access to high-quality research opportunities, mentorship, and resources that support their scholarly development and align with the institution’s mission of advancing medical education and scientific discovery
Assist with grade appeals within the Department of Medical Education, providing guidance and support throughout the review process
Participate in the teaching of medical school and graduate school students, which may entail leading small groups, lecturing, and/or serving as a research mentor
Play an active role in the wider academic community through participation in activities such as departmental and university committee service, interviewing applicants, etc.
Other duties and responsibilities as required

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

The Department of Neurology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Research Professor (HS).

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