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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12406567 Description

The University of Chicago\'s Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neurology, is searching for full-time faculty members at any rank with a clinical focus in movement disorders. The appointees will contribute to patient care, medical education, and scholarship. Appointees will join a vibrant and distinguished community of faculty colleagues and learners in UChicago Medicine (UCM), the Biological Sciences Division, the Pritzker School of Medicine, and the University of Chicago and its affiliates. A tradition of excellence in patient care, basic, clinical, and translational sciences, combined with the strengths of one of the world\'s top academic institutions, provides the foundation for a career as an academic physician.

The Section of Pediatric Neurology currently has 9 full-time child neurology attendings and aims to expand to in the coming years. Primary responsibilities of this position will be the clinical care of children with movement disorders with a concomitant focus on clinical research. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students. Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) are dependent upon qualifications. The program is a key component of the Neurosciences Service Line of the Chicagoland Children\'s Health Alliance (CCHA), a partnership between UCM, Advocate Children\'s Hospital, and NorthShore University Health System. The CCHA has sites of care across the region and is responsible for the care of the largest population of children in the state of Illinois.

The University of Chicago Comer Children\'s Hospital is a busy urban teaching hospital with a diverse patient population and is located on the same campus as the medical school and the University. The University also has a robust Neuroscience Institute, which brings together more than 90 neuroscientists based in academic and clinical departments across the campus into a cohesive program.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, and 3) be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology.

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago, Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/124055. Applicants must upload: CV including bibliography. Review of applications ends when the positions are filled.

For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp