Neuroscientist job description

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at Stanford University seeks an MD/DO, PhD or similarly prepared neuroscientist to join our faculty. Individuals whose programs focus on topics related to anesthesia, analgesia, arousal, cognition or the impact of surgery or critical illness on the nervous system are of special interest. Programmatic emphasis may be on laboratory, human or translational studies.

The Department has an active and diverse research portfolio including an array of basic, translational, clinical and data-driven projects. The ideal candidate would be highly collaborative and leverage our existing strengths as well as other Stanford resources to develop a field-leading program. It is expected that this program will create training opportunities for students, residents, fellows and junior faculty.

Academic rank, appointment line and assigned clinical responsibilities, if any, will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. It is desirable, however, that candidates have significant track records of external research funding.

+ The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the University Medical Line shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, and scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.

+ The predominant criteria for appointment in the University Tenure Line is a major commitment to research and teaching.

Clinical responsibilities, if assigned, will require MD/DO, PhD or international equivalent, board certified or equivalent anesthesiologist and eligible for a California license or exemption

The Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Department, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates may optionally include as part of their research or teaching statement a brief discussion of how their work will further these ideals.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching and clinical missions.
Submit CV and a one page statement of interest and qualifications