Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias

The University of California (UC), Irvine, Department of Neurology is recruiting a in Residence Series for Assistant, Associate, or full Professors in the field of Alzheimer ’s Disease and other Dementias. The successful candidate will possess Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degrees in the field of Neuroscience, Neurology or equivalent. Candidates must have demonstrated capabilities for research, teaching, and professional service suitable to the in Residence series (APM-270). Positions are dependent upon funding. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal is based on availability of support.

The incumbent will direct research, teach students and residents, and perform university and public service. We encourage applicants who have active research programs in the field of biomarkers and detection of preclinical Alzheimer’s disease, including imaging and machine learning, to apply. We are particularly interested in applicants who employ cutting edge techniques, have an outstanding record of research accomplishments and track record of funding, and complement the department's existing strengths in neuroscience and dementia research.

UC Irvine, located in Orange County with a population of more than three million, has a distinguished tradition of excellence in clinical neuroscience.

Substantive inquiries about the position should be directed to:
Claire Henchcliffe, MD, DPhil
Professor and Chair Department of Neurology
101 The City Drive South
Bldg. 53, Room 204
Orange, CA 92868-4280
[chenchcl@hs.uci.edu]

TO APPLY: Please log onto UCI RECRUIT located at: [https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF07653]

For more information about the Department of Neurology, click [https://www.neurology.uci.edu]

Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload the following application materials electronically to be considered for the position:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of Clinical and Research Interest
4. Teaching Statement
5. Diversity Statement
6. Contact Information for 3-4 References

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: (required at time of application)
Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. from an accredited institution with appropriate training and experience, postgraduate clinical training, and eligibility for one of the medical specialty boards. Candidate must demonstrate teaching ability or have a clear potential as a clinical teacher.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
(required at time of start) Board eligibility in the specialty appropriate to the clinical care and teaching activities or have appropriate equivalent recognition. Demonstrate clinical ability commensurate with experience in a Neurology specialty.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being up-to-date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.