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Laboratory Director

Employer
Rush University Medical Center
Location
Chicago, Illinois (US)
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Oct 8, 2016

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Sector
Doctors, Neurology
Organization Type
Non-Profit and Associations

LABORATORY DIRECTOR

The Department of Neurosurgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a Laboratory Director to oversee research activities in its spine section. This primary role of this position is to direct and coordinate a variety of clinical and basic research projects conducted in the laboratory of Richard G. Fessler, MD, PhD.  Currently these include: 1) clinical trials of stem cell transplantation for spinal cord injury, 2) both prospective and retrospective research trials involving minimally invasive correction of spinal deformity, 3) prospective and retrospective research studying the correlation of patient expectations and surgical outcome, 4) anatomical research directed toward the development of new minimally invasive spine surgical procedures.  In addition to coordinating the day to day management of these and similar projects, it is anticipated that the successful candidate will supervise residents, fellows, and medical students who are involved in these projects, participate in data collection and analysis, as well as manuscript preparation.  PhD and qualified MS applicants will be considered.

Consistent with Rush’s mission, a premium is placed on high quality teaching by the University and Department of Neurosurgery. The Department is also committed to research as it often overlaps with teaching to provide the greatest impact for our patients, for advancing research, and for our trainees. The department infrastructure provides an environment conducive to fostering strong, lasting mentor relationships, and is fully supportive of helping faculty members accomplish their research goals.

Rush University Medical Center is a large tertiary academic medical center located in downtown Chicago that encompasses a 664- bed hospital serving adults and children, including the Johnston R. Bowman Health Center and a new 376-bed hospital building known as the Tower.  The new 14-story hospital holds 304 adult acute and critical care beds, as well as a dedicated 28 bed Neuro-ICU. There are 28 operating rooms accommodated with specialized equipment and technology including intraoperative imaging, microsurgery and robotics. In addition to the operating rooms, there are 14 interventional procedure rooms. Our Emergency Department expanded greatly and now holds 60 treatment rooms, which attributes to Rush being one of the busiest ED’s in Chicago. These improvements in our physical plant provide the Rush Department of Neurosurgery with all of the tools necessary to remain at the forefront in patient care and resident education.

Candidates should submit curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a brief statement of research interests, and three letters of reference to the address below, or via e-mail at michelle_grand@rush.edu

 

Michelle Grand

Administrative Manager, Department of Neurosurgery

Rush University Medical Center

1725 W. Harrison St., Suite 855

Chicago, IL 60612

Rush is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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