Pediatric Neuroimmunologist

Pediatric Neuroimmunologist

Division of Pediatric Neurology

Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine

The Division of Pediatric Neurology at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Pediatric Neurologist with specialized training in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Neuroimmunology. The physician will provide high-level MS, autoimmune disorder, and neuroimmunology care, including care for pediatric patients with other neuroimmune and autoimmune disorders in inpatient and outpatient settings. In addition to clinical care, the physician will participate in education and scholarly activity, with opportunities in quality improvement and advocacy.

Clinical activities will take place primarily at Primary Children’s Hospitals and Primary Children’s Eccles Outpatient Services. The Division provides specialty care in a variety of pediatric and developmental neurological conditions, including neuromuscular, vascular disease, movement disorders, neonatal neurology, headache and functional neuroimaging.

Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in both Pediatrics and Neurology with Specialization in Child Neurology, and has subspecialty training in multiple sclerosis/neuroimmune disorders. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical or Tenure track at the academic rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Department/University offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package including a variety of medical and dental plans from which to choose, paid time off, and non-contributory retirement contributions equal to 20.2 percent of annual earnings. The Department offers a faculty development and mentoring program designed to foster success in translational or basic research, quality improvement engagement, and excellence as educators.

Salt Lake City offers an incredible quality of life with a growing economy, rich cultural scene with ballet, theatre, symphony, opera, live music, museums, outstanding restaurants, and a moderate cost of living. The city is a well-known ski destination and a gateway to the state’s renowned landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a day’s drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails (some adjacent to the hospital), and numerous other outdoor activities.

Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/200676. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Josh Bonkowsky, M.D., Ph.D., Division Chief of Pediatric Neurology, at joshua.bonkowsky@hsc.utah.edu.