Stark Neurosciences Research Institute (SNRI) and the Department of Neurological Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) seek a highly qualified and productive researcher for a faculty position as a Full professor (tenure eligible) to be the Director of the Indiana Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Group (ISCBIRG). This leader will become a member of the SNRI Executive Committee (EC) and direct the ISCBIRG Research Group by leading ISCBIRG research-related initiatives and responsibilities, as outlined below.

The ISCBIRG at IUSM is an integrated component of Stark Neurosciences Research Institute. The group is comprised of a critical mass of key principal investigators who study molecular mechanisms underlying spinal cord injury (SCI) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) and develop novel repair strategies to promote neural reorganization and functional recovery in experimental models of these injuries. The long-term goal of these studies is to translate promising treatments from animal models to humans. Additionally, several faculty conduct ongoing clinical research on TBI in pediatric, adolescent, and adult patient populations.

The Department of Neurological Surgery provides world-class clinical care, education, and research in neurosurgery and related neurosciences. Research can include “bench” or laboratory research, translational science, clinical research, or clinical trials. Researchers in the Department of Neurological Surgery are passionate about developing innovative techniques and new treatment approaches that provide patients the best chance for healing, recovery, and improved quality of life. Whether through clinical and laboratory research projects or involvement in multi-center clinical trials and databases, neurological surgery researchers are advancing treatment solutions in this critical area of medicine. Indeed, faculty and staff are participating in several nationwide clinical trials.

ISCBIRG Research-Related Initiatives and Job Responsibilities:

To enhance the productivity of and collaborations between current pre-clinical and clinical investigators within Neurosurgery, ISCBIRG, and Stark Neuroscience: This includes, but is not limited to:

To increase federal research funding within Neurosurgery, ISCBIRG, and Stark Neuroscience faculty. This includes, but is not limited to:

To initiate and facilitate various educational initiatives focused on spinal cord and brain injury broadly across the IUSM translational spectrum, with a special emphasis on interactions between human and preclinical model research.

Benefits:

IUSM is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the largest concentrations of health sciences companies in the nation. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life – the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city, and surrounding suburbs, enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport, being named “Best Airport in North America” by Airports Council International for many years. For additional information on life in Indy: https://faculty.medicine.iu.edu/relocation.

Doctorate or terminal degree required. Minimal qualifications for this position include an PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or DO.

Neuroscience Administration: nscchr@iu.edu