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The Department of Neurology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking an exceptional individual for the role of Cohen Endowed Chair in Neurodegeneration Research, at the Associate or Full Professor level. This tenure track, leadership position, reporting to Dr. Benjamin Segal, MD, Chair of Neurology and Director of the Neuroscience Research Institute, offers an exciting opportunity to spearhead groundbreaking research initiatives in neurodegenerative disorders. Visa and immigration sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates.
The successful candidate will have the resources to establish a cutting-edge research portfolio focused on various facets of neurogeneration. Potential areas of exploration include neurogenetics, electrophysiology, biomarkers, preclinical, in vitro and/ or in silico models of neurodegenerative disease, neuropathology, neuropsychology, clinical trials, and Health Services Research/Epidemiology.
Our medical center boasts a thriving research community in neurodegenerative diseases and the neurobiology of aging, a large clinic population and clinical trial portfolio in Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias, Parksinson’s Disease and other movement disorders, Huntington’s Disease, multiple sclerosis, ALS, as well as over 30 multidisciplinary and 8 national recognized clinical centers of excellence.
The ideal Director candidate will be an international leader in research, with the following qualifications:
Visa and immigration sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates.
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How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and contact information for three references to Benjamin.Segal@osumc.edu. Join us in shaping the future of neurodegeneration research at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center!
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Cover letter Curriculum Vita (CV) Statement of Research Statement of Teaching and Mentoring.
Department Information
The Department of Neurology at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) consists of 15 specialized divisions, 63 physicians, 5 psychologists, 14 dedicated research faculty, 24 residents, and 14 fellows. We deliver unparalleled subspecialty care across all neurology disciplines, with services spanning 8 state-of-the-art ambulatory facilities and 3 hospitals. The department operates over 30 groundbreaking multidisciplinary and personalized clinics, 3 comprehensive inpatient consultation services, an 30-bed neurocritical care unit, a 30-bed stroke ward, and an expanding teleneurology service partnering with 7 regional hospitals. Our telestroke network is among the largest in the nation, encompassing 32 affiliated hospitals. With over $15.5 million in annual research funding, OSU Neurology is at the forefront of discovering new biomarkers and therapeutic targets for neurological disorders. Our fundamental research portfolio focuses on neurogenetics, neuroimmunology and neuroregenerative medicine. Our pioneering Division of Neurology Health Services Research and Center for the Neurobiology of Aging and Resilience are trailblazers in the field. This year alone, our faculty conducted over 320 clinical trials and studies, supported by a cutting-edge biorepository and brain bank. We're equally committed to education, offering 10 prestigious clinical fellowships and international training opportunities through the OSU Global Neurology Initiaitve, with partner programs in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin AMerica. In 2024, our Neurology Residency Program was ranked in the top 15th percentile nationwide on the Doximity Residency Navigator list. At OSUWMC Neurology faculty participate in a vibrant culture that is actively shaping the future of neurological care and research.
The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
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