We seek an applicant with an M.D. and an established record of publications, funding, and experience in clinical trials and clinical research in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders for a tenure-track faculty position (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor). U.S. licensed candidates with relevant experience in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders from all clinical specialty areas will be considered (i.e., Geriatrics, Neurology or Psychiatry).
Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) has designated Alzheimer's disease as one of six prioritized research focus areas, which also include Aging, Neurosciences, Diabetes/Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease, and Health Equity. Wake Forest University School of Medicine is home to several highly collaborative NIH-funded Centers including an Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Pepper Older Adult Independence Center, and a Clinical and Translational Science Institute.
The successful candidate will have the extraordinary opportunity to lead efforts focused on expanding the reach of the existing successful national Alzheimer's clinical trials program at WFUSM throughout the Atrium/Advocate health system in collaboration with our NCCT. The candidate will also play a leadership role in clinical research conducted by the WFUSM NIH-funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Center of Excellence, one of only 35 such Centers, creating an immediate connection to Alzheimer's programs at premier academic institutions across the nation. Generous dedicated research time and resources will be provided to ensure the candidate's success.