*ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in NEUROIMAGING and REHABILITATION SCIENCES*

*Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences*

*Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University*

The Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences (DPTHMS),
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine invites applicants
for a new full-time, 12-month appointment on the non-tenure clinical
scholar track in the area of neuroimaging and rehabilitation sciences.
The applicant that will be chosen for this position will be on three
year, and once promoted to full professor, six year contracts that will
be renewed depending on performance. Salary is negotiable.

Ideal applicants should demonstrate doctoral and postdoctoral training
in signal analysis and neuroimaging relevant to the field of
movement-related rehabilitation sciences. Applicants should demonstrate
a successful record of research, reflected in extramural grant
acquisition and publications in high quality peer-reviewed journals.
Prior experience with research in human subjects following brain
injuries, combined with a strong background in brain imaging and signal
processing is required. It is anticipated that this faculty member will
contribute to the department and the professional (Doctor in Physical
Therapy) and post professional (Doctoral programs in engineering and
neuroscience) educational programs through supervision of sponsored
research, student advising, teaching, and department committee
responsibilities. Collaborations with faculty in the Departments of
PTHMS, Biomedical, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering as well as in
our interdepartmental neuroscience program are available and will be
strongly encouraged. Furthermore, adjunct positions in collaborating
engineering departments will be explored and encouraged.

DPTHMS is a part of the vibrant educational and cultural community of
Northwestern University. There is an abundance of high quality research
and teaching opportunities within our professional and post-professional
graduate educational programs. This position represents a significant
opportunity for the well-qualified candidate.

We are located on the Chicago campus of Northwestern University, between
Lake Michigan and North Michigan Avenue along "Chicago's Magnificent
Mile." The Department includes a strong, talented faculty engaged in
research and teaching. For more information about our Department, please
visit http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/nupthms.

Northwestern University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is
contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Applications will be accepted until July 1, 2010 with an anticipated
start date of September, 2010. Interested applicants should send a
letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching
philosophy, research agenda, and the names and addresses of three
professional references to:

Dr. Jane Sullivan

Search Committee Chair

Department of Physical Therapy & Human Movement Sciences

645 N. Michigan Ave, Suite # 1100, Chicago, IL 60611

Telephone: (312) 908-6789; fax: (312) 908-0741; e-mail:
j-sullivan@northwestern.edu

--
David A. Brown, PT, PhD
Associate Professor and Associate Chair for Post-Professional Education
Department of Physical Therapy& Human Movement Sciences
Director of NUPTHMS Locomotor Control Laboratory
Adjunct Faculty -- Departments of Physical Medicine& Rehabilitation; Biomedical Engineering

645 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60611
(p) 312-908-0976
(f) 312-908-0741
d-brown1@northwestern.edu