Assistant Professor - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Department

Som Kc

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

About the role

Job Family Group: Academic

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Division of Research, will enhance research capacity in neurorehabilitation through the development of an independent clinical translational research program focused on rehabilitation and recovery following stroke, brain injury, and other neurologic conditions.

The Assistant Professor will serve as a bridge between basic science investigators and clinical faculty, advancing translational research that moves discoveries into rehabilitation practice and improves patient outcomes. This full-time research faculty position offers rich opportunities for collaboration within a vibrant, multidisciplinary research community.

Job Duties

• Develop, lead, and sustain an independent translational research program focused on advancing neurorehabilitation and improving outcomes for individuals with neurologic conditions.
• Serve as a bridge between basic science and clinical faculty to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into rehabilitation practice.
• Collaborate as part of multi-investigator and multidisciplinary research initiatives across PM&R, Neurology, Cell Biology and Physiology, the School of Health Professions, and other departments.
• Seek and secure extramural funding from federal and non-federal sources to support research activities, with the expectation of establishing sustained collaborative and independent funding within three to five years of appointment.
• Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at local, national, and international conferences.
• Participate in institutional committees supporting the research and teaching missions of the University.
• Contribute to the training, mentoring, and education of graduate students, doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, medical students, and other trainees in research settings and through formal and informal educational activities.
• Foster interdisciplinary partnerships that advance the Department's translational research mission and expand opportunities for collaborative scholarship and scientific discovery.

Additional information

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education: PhD or MD degree.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Work Experience

• Demonstrated scholarly productivity in a relevant scientific, clinical, rehabilitation, or health-related field, as evidenced by publications, presentations, and application materials.
• Experience conducting clinical, translational, rehabilitation, outcomes, or related research.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary research environments.
• Experience teaching and/or mentoring students and trainees at the undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate levels.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience

• Experience conducting research relevant to neurorehabilitation, neurologic recovery, rehabilitation outcomes, or related areas.
• Evidence of potential to establish an independent research program and secure extramural funding.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Additional information

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.

One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

• Employee Type: Regular
• Time Type: Full time