Position Description

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington is seeking a full-time academic neuropathologist for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor WOT (without tenure), due to reasons of funding, to join our Neuropathology Division on the clinician-scientist pathway.

Each year the Division of Neuropathology evaluates approximately 2,000 surgical specimens and 300 autopsies. Faculty in our division have well-funded research laboratories and collaborate extensively with members of allied Departments to include teaching, research and clinical service.

The successful candidate will be appointed as the James D. Murray Endowed Chair of Applied Mathematics and will be expected to develop an independent, extramurally funded research program and to collaborate with/develop strategies and infrastructure for supporting advanced analytics and modeling in neuropathology including neuroimaging, digital pathology, and multiomics datasets. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in diagnostic neurosurgical neuropathology services. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in diagnostic neurosurgical neuropathology services. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in fellow, resident, graduate and/or medical student teaching. There are additional opportunities to participate in molecular diagnostics/sequencing services as well as neuromuscular, ophthalmic, and autopsy neuropathology services.

Positive factors for consideration may include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrated excellence in applied mathematics in neuropathology research as well as diagnostic neuropathology.
• Demonstrated interest and productivity in brain aging, neurodegenerative disease, neurotrauma, and/or neurooncologic pathology and research.
• Demonstrated track record of independent funding and/or successful application for career-development award.

Assistant Professors WOT are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. This position is full-time, non-tenured, and remains open until filled with an anticipated start date of 1/2/2025 but is flexible.

The base salary range for this position will be: Assistant Professor range: $19,920.66 to $24,287.58 per month ($239,048 to $291,451 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. This range is inclusive of base salary provided through the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, in addition to base salary provided by the University. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.

UW faculty demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism and engage in teaching, research, and clinical service. UW faculty embrace the vision of excellence, collaboration, and integrity. Come join us in one of the most beautiful and exciting locations in the U.S. as we pursue our mission of creatively and durably improving health.

Qualifications

Candidates must have an MD or foreign equivalent, should be board-certified or board-eligible in Anatomic Pathology and Neuropathology, and qualify for a license to practice medicine in the State of Washington.

In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H1-B visa, graduates of foreign (non-US) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the US Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Instructions

Applicants should apply via interfolio and send their CV, a letter detailing research interests and future goals, a diversity statement, and contact information for at least three references addressed to C. Dirk Keene, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University's Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member's academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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