What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Epilepsy position at CCHCS Cook Children's Health Care System?
Location: Medical Center Office Building (901 7th Ave) Department: Neuroscience Research Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40 Summary: Cook Children's Director of Epilepsy is a core member of the Research team responsible for developing and leading a research program focused on advancing the field of pediatric epilepsy and related neurodevelopmental disorders. You will conduct independent and collaborative research in areas such as seizure pathophysiology, development of epilepsy biomarkers, neurogenesis, neuroimaging, neurophysiology, neuromodulation, brain network analysis, and clinic outcomes in children with epilepsy. You also will oversee the design, initiation, execution, analysis, and publication of both retrospective and prospective research projects and contribute to the development of complex, high-impact epilepsy research protocols conducted at the organization. This role is responsible for preparing and submitting grant proposals. Experience 5 years relevant research experience conducting basic, clinical, and/or translational science. Proven capable of successfully obtaining and managing intramural and extramural funding (e.g., grants, endowments, etc.). Several publications, as senior author, of impactive scientific results in the peer-reviewed medical and/or scientific literature. Education Doctorate (MD, PhD) in a biomedical discipline aligned with the departmental orientation, medical and/or surgical specialty. About Us: Cook Children's Health Care System Cook Children's Health Care System offers a unique approach to caring for children because we are one of the country's leading integrated pediatric health care delivery organizations. Patients benefit from the integrated system because it allows Cook Children's to use all of its resources to treat a patient and allows for easy communication between the various companies by physicians with a focus on caring for children and adolescents. Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen. Please, create a profile and upload your resume/CV by clicking the Get Started button.
