The Epilepsy Division at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a full-time adult epilepsy specialist who focuses on laboratory research at the assistant or associate professor level.  Applicants must be board certified or eligible in neurology, have completed or expect to complete fellowship training in epilepsy/EEG, and be board certified or board eligible in epilepsy and/or clinical neurophysiology.  Epilepsy research experience with strong potential to secure independent funding, with a focus on basic and translational studies of tumor associated epilepsy is required.  Applicants must obtain an unlimited physician license in New York State before appointment begins. The position will include outpatient evaluation and treatment of epilepsy patients, inpatient hospital service, and interpretation of EEG and video-EEG studies. A parallel clinical interest in tumor-associated epilepsy is a plus.  Teaching of epilepsy/clinical neurophysiology fellows and neurology residents is also expected. 

• M.D. and Ph.D. degrees
• ABPN board certification in Neurology
• Board eligibility or certification in epilepsy and/or clinical neurophysiology
• Relevant research experience with track record of recent publications

Faculty rank is expected to be at the Assistant or Associate level. Candidates must provide evidence of training, research experience and publications and have some teaching experience.  Candidate must meet requirements for New York State medical licensure, as well as New York Presbyterian Hospital credentialing.

Applicants should contact Alison Pack, Director of the Division of Epilepsy, at ap390@cumc.columbia.edu.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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