The Department of Neurology at Duke University School of Medicine is seeking an accomplished academic clinician with a strong record of leadership in clinical trials design, execution, and oversight in Alzheimer?s disease and related dementias (ADRD), a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary, and translational team, jointly supported by Neuroscience Trials Unit of the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) and the Duke/UNC Alzheimer?s Disease Research Center (ADRC). This clinician-scientist will play a central role in expanding and leading a world-class therapeutic development program in Alzheimer?s disease.

• Jointly supported by the Alzheimer?s Disease Research Center and the Duke Clinical Research Institute
• Provide scientific and clinical leadership in the design, conduct, and oversight of phase I-IV clinical trials in Alzheimer?s disease and related dementias
• Develop and lead an independent, externally funded clinical research program focused on disease-modifying and/or symptomatic therapies
• Mentor junior faculty, trainees, and research staff in clinical investigation and trial methodology
• Contribute to clinical care in memory disorders, consistent with the candidate?s specialty.
• Appointment may be in the Department of Neurology, Psychiatry, or Medicine, depending on the candidate?s discipline and background

Duke University Hospital and Duke University School of Medicine are consistently ranked near the top in the nation by US News and World Report. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience and potential. Duke offers competitive financial and benefits packages to recruit and retain stellar individuals. To learn more, visit Duke Health Neurology.

Duke Health offers a robust compensation plan that rewards clinical productivity and academic excellence. Salary and faculty title will be commensurate with training, experience, and the focus of the role. Faculty members enjoy Duke benefits including retirement planning, health insurance, CME, relocation, and college tuition assistance for dependent children.

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Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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