Employment Opportunities

Cognitive Neuroscientist

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease (Mesulam Center) at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seek a full-time tenure track Investigator at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.  The research will take place at the Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease.  The center contains an NIH-funded Alzheimer’s Disease Center.  Extensively characterized patients and controls of the Alzheimer’s Disease Center will be available for the candidate’s research.  In addition to multi-modal neuroimaging (e.g., structural and functional MRI, diffusion imaging, and PET), electrophysiological brain mapping capabilities will also be available.  Translational research related to novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches will be encouraged.  Depending on the research areas of the successful candidate, the Mesulam Center brain bank will enable investigations on the post-mortem correlates of in vivo cognitive and structural disease markers.

Qualified candidates will be expected to establish an independent laboratory synergistic with existing Mesulam Center programs on cognition and imaging in dementia.  Successful candidates may also have a background in computer science, bioinformatics, and advanced statistics.

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled. When applying, please upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.

Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:

• Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
• Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.
• All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the “Submit” button.
• Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.

Applications accepted here: https://facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/Mjgz

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Behavioral Neurologist

The Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology & Alzheimer's Disease and the Ken and Ruth Davee Department of Neurology at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine jointly announce the search for a full-time behavioral neurologist at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in the non-tenure-eligible Clinician Educator career track.

Opportunities for leadership roles are available. There are also opportunities to join or initiate research programs in intervention trials, brain imaging, cognitive neuroscience, and neuropathology as they relate to aging and dementia.

Qualified candidates will possess an MD degree or MD/PhD equivalent, must be board certified/eligible in Neurology, and hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois. Fellowship training in behavioral neurology and UCNS certification are desirable.

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.

When applying, please upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.

Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:

• Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
• Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.
• All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the “Submit” button.
• Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.

Applications accepted here: https://facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/NDU5

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Questions about the position or application process can be directed to:

Amanda O’Connell

Associate Department Administrator

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Email: Amanda.OConnell@northwestern.edu

Neuropsychiatrist

The Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology & Alzheimer’s Disease and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seek a full-time non-tenure-eligible Clinician-Educator at the rank of Assistant Professor.  Responsibilities include patient care in the area of behavioral neurology, teaching, and research on the neuropathology and clinical characteristics of patients with dementia and other diseases that impair behavior and cognition.

Qualified candidates will possess an MD degree or MD/PhD equivalent, must be board certified/eligible in Psychiatry, and hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois. Fellowship training in behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry including UCNS certification are desirable.

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.  When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position.  Also upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.

Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:

• Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
• Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.
• All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the “Submit” button.
• Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.

Applications accepted here: https://facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/ODYy

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Postdoctoral Research Associate: Neuropsychological Studies of Language in Aging And Neurodegenerative Disease

A two-year Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available at the Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine), to work on projects focusing on the neurobiology of neurodegenerative disease. The Research Associate will work under the supervision of Drs. Marsel Mesulam, Sandra Weintraub, and Elena Barbieri and will have the opportunity to develop and collaborate on research projects that make use of our large database of neuropsychological and multimodal neuroimaging (MRI/fMRI, DTI, perfusion, PET) collected from individuals with clinical syndromes of Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), Dementia of the Alzheimer’s Type (DAT) and from cognitively healthy older participants, as well as of our large brain bank.  

The position is available immediately for an initial period of 2 years, with potential extension for additional years, depending on funding. International candidates are encouraged to apply.

Mentorship and environment

The mission of the Mesulam Center is to investigate the neurobiology and cognitive trajectories of normal cognitive aging and dementia, while also offering personalized care to patients and their families through the affiliated clinical sites. Research at the Mesulam Center is focused on understanding the biological mechanisms that cause several types of dementia, by addressing the cognitive, neuroimaging, cellular, molecular and genetic aspects of neurogenerative disease. This comprehensive approach is made possible by the presence of a diverse, international team of experts from different disciplines including molecular neuroscience, neuropathology, neuroimaging, neuropsychology, behavioral neurology, and psychosocial aspects of aging and dementia. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will therefore have the unique opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary, collaborative, inclusive and diverse environment.

Required qualifications for this position:

• A PhD degree in cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, experimental psychology, communication sciences and disorders, or related disciplines;
• At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal;
• Experience performing data analysis using statistical approaches (e.g., linear regression, machine learning, principal component analysis, etc..)
• Experience with one or more neuroimaging techniques (MRI/fMRI, DTI, perfusion, PET)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team;
• Excellent written and communication skills;

Desired qualifications:

• Experience in working with clinical populations, especially middle aged and older adults with neurodegenerative diseases;
• Familiarity with language disorders and/or language assessment;

How to apply:

E-mail your application to elena.barbieri@northwestern.edu and include:

• Cover letter;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Names of two references.

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