Neurodegenerative Disease Faculty Joint Appointments: Van Andel Institute, University of Michigan Medical School, and University of Michigan Health West
Core
Physician-scientist faculty leading translational research and clinical care in movement disorders (Parkinson's disease and related neurodegenerative conditions) within a joint appointment at Van Andel Institute, University of Michigan Medical School, and University of Michigan Health West.
Role type
Associate or Full Professor Physician-Scientist (Movement Disorders)
Builds
Translational research programs bridging fundamental discovery and clinical application; high-volume subspecialty clinical care for movement disorders.
Domain
Biomedical research and clinical neurology focused on neurodegeneration and movement disorders.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Independent extramural research program leadership (Position A) OR expert clinical care and clinical trial leadership (Position B); translational science; interinstitutional collaboration; mentoring; peer-reviewed publication record.
Preferred skills
Ph.D. degree; novel experimental platforms and disease models; iPSC-based modeling; biomarker and therapeutic development.
Technologies
Cryo-EM; Metabolomics; Bioinformatics; Optical Imaging; Flow Cytometry; Genomics; iPSC Neurodegeneration Platform; High-content confocal imaging.
Responsibilities
Lead independent, extramurally funded research program in movement disorders (Position A) OR provide expert clinical care and lead clinical trials/observational studies (Position B); maintain focused clinical neurology practice; collaborate with clinicians and investigators across three institutions; contribute to mentoring and scientific leadership.
Seniority
Associate or Full Professor (exceptional Assistant Professor considered)
