Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery

About the role

The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Miami are seeking a tenure‑track Assistant Professor. The position focuses on pre‑clinical research aimed at developing novel therapies to improve functional recovery after spinal cord injury.

Key responsibilities

• Design and conduct independent research projects in spinal cord injury and related neuro‑rehabilitation fields.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary faculty, core facilities, and research centers across the university.
• Publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences.
• Mentor graduate students, post‑doctoral fellows, and research staff.
• Seek external funding to support research initiatives.

Required profile

• PhD and/or MD with a strong record of academic achievement.
• Demonstrated potential to secure independent research funding.
• Interest in translational neuroscience and functional recovery after central nervous system injury.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Required skills

• Systems neuroscience
• Optogenetics
• Chemogenetics
• Computational neuroscience
• Regenerative medicine approaches

What we offer

• Access to state‑of‑the‑art core facilities and interdisciplinary research centers.
• Competitive start‑up package, salary, and benefits commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to join a leading team of basic and clinical scientists in a vibrant research community.