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)
Builds
Translational research programs bridging fundamental discovery and clinical application for patients with movement disorders
Domain
Biomedical research, Neurology, Neurodegenerative diseases
Required skills
Independent extramural grant writing and program leadership, Clinical neurology practice, Translational research design, Collaboration across academic and research institutions, Mentoring of trainees, Patient cohort management
Preferred skills
Experience in neuroinflammation, glial cell biology, autophagy, protein pathologies, or biomarker development
Technologies
Cryo-EM, Metabolomics, Bioinformatics, Optical Imaging, Flow Cytometry, Genomics, iPSC-based modeling, Animal models
Responsibilities
Lead an independent, extramurally funded research program focused on movement disorders, Maintain a focused clinical practice in neurology, Collaborate actively with clinicians and investigators across the partnership, Contribute to mentoring and scientific leadership, Provide expert clinical care to patients with movement disorders, Contribute to translational research through clinical insight and patient cohorts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (Associate or Full Professor)