Wyeth Research Scholar
Associate Professor or Professor
Director of Stroke/Cerebrovascular Research

West Virginia University invites applications and nominations for the position of Wyeth Research Scholar and Director of Stroke/Cerebrovascular Research. The successful recruit will be expected to build a vigorous research program into the causes and prevention of stroke, including epidemiology, treatment of stroke and/or molecular mechanisms for repair of the damaged brain tissue. This research effort will complement an existing comprehensive clinical stroke program and help anchor a new Clinical and Translational Neuroscience Initiative organized through the Center for Neuroscience, which is an integral part of a new Health Sciences Center Strategic Research Plan (SRP; Science 09/08/06, 313:1461). The SRP includes faculty recruitment and expansion of research training for doctoral students and clinical fellows. The Director will be a member of the Center for Neuroscience and have an appointment as Associate Professor or Professor in the Department of Neurology. Joint appointment in either the Department of Neurosurgery, Department of Emergency Medicine, or Department of Neurobiology & Anatomy is encouraged, pending training and research interests. The Director will receive research space, start-up funds and a competitive salary. Recruitment of additional faculty is envisioned to develop a research team.

Candidates should have an MD and/or PhD degree, a strong record of funded research, transferable NIH R01 funding, and a commitment to mentoring graduate students and junior faculty. Translational and basic research is supported by existing core facilities that include the Center for Advanced Imaging (structural and functional MRI and PET/CT imaging) and Molecular Genetics Core units (Gene Array and Transgenic Rodent Facilities). Collaborative opportunities also exist with faculty in the Center for Cardiovascular Research.

West Virginia University is a land grant Carnegie-designated Doctoral/Research-Extensive institution with approximately 22,000 undergraduate and 5,500 graduate/professional students. The Health Sciences Center includes the Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Nursing, each with health professional and graduate programs. Two new research buildings totaling 200,000 sq ft are currently under construction on the Health Sciences campus to accommodate our aggressive agenda for research growth. Relevant patient care facilities include a 460-bed University Hospital (Ruby Memorial) with a new, 80-bed addition, and an adjacent 70-bed psychiatric hospital (Chestnut Ridge). Morgantown is rated as one of the best small cities in the U.S. with affordable housing, excellent schools, a picturesque countryside, and many outdoor activities.

Candidates should send a letter summarizing research interests and career goals, curriculum vitae and the names of three references, in confidence, either electronically (c/o sfinnegan@hsc.wvu.edu) or by mail to:

Dr. George Spirou, Stroke/Cerebrovascular Research Search Committee, WVU Health Sciences Center, PO Box 9304, Morgantown, WV 26506.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
West Virginia University is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer.