Job Description

The Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences at Stanford University is seeking neurology-trained clinician scientists to join the Department as Assistant Professors in the University Tenure Line (UTL) or University Medical Line (UML). We are particularly interested in candidates who are building careers as laboratory-based, translational, or clinical researchers in any field of Neurology. Successful candidates will join a cluster of junior physician scientists who will receive dedicated career development support in a collaborative environment and will be connected to Stanford University resources. More information on this program can be found at:

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

Faculty line will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Qualifications
The successful applicant should be on a path to developing an independent program of research focusing on any area of Neurology and Neurosciences. The applicant must demonstrate overall excellence in the tripartite mission including clinical care and teaching while maintaining a primary focus on research. Research may be basic science, translational, or clinical. Candidates must be trained in Neurology and eligible to practice medicine in the state of California.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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 also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

The Neurology Department, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an inclusive academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and outlooks. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these ideals. Additional information about Stanford's IDEAL initiative may be found here: .

Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a CV, 2-page statement describing research, teaching, and clinical activities and interests, and the names of three references (including: name, title/rank, institution, and email address). 

Applicants must apply directly to Stanford Faculty Positions University School of Medicine’s Faculty Search and Applicant Tracking (FSAT) website at the following link: . Please note that we do not accept applications via email.

For general questions regarding this position, please direct inquiries via email to Dr. Michael D Greicius, Search Committee Chair, c/o Neurology Faculty Affairs [email protected] .

To expedite response to your question, please include your name and “[Clinician Scientist Faculty Search]” in your email subject line. Please be advised, it is not permissible to accept applications via email. Candidates must apply using the Stanford Faculty Position link above.

Further information about Stanford’s Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences can be found at .

Salary Range
The expected base pay range for this position is $235,000 - $253,000.

This pay range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. It does not include all components of the School of Medicine’s faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental incentive compensation programs. For more information about compensation and our wide-range of benefits , including housing assistance , please contact the hiring department.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About Stanford University

Located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University is recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions. Leland and Jane Stanford founded the University to "promote the public welfare by exercising an influence on behalf of humanity and civilization." Stanford opened its doors in 1891, and more than a century later, it remains dedicated to finding solutions to the great challenges of the day and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world. The University's thriving diverse community is comprised of nearly 7000 undergraduate students, 9000 graduate students, 2000 faculty members, 1900 postdoctoral scholars, and over 11,000 academic and administrative staff in seven schools including several interdisciplinary research centers and institutes. The campus spreads over 8000 contiguous acres and nearly all undergraduates live on campus. Stanford offers bachelor's and master's degrees in addition to doctoral degrees (PhD, MD, DMA and JD) plus a number of professional and continuing education programs and certifications. More at and

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