Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Neurology (Tenure Track)

The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig ALS Center of Columbia University invites applications for a full-time faculty position for a neurologist with expertise in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to serve as the Director of Clinical Trials. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to excellence in ALS patient care, research, and education. As Director of Clinical Trials, the candidate will play a key leadership role in developing, overseeing, and expanding the clinical trials portfolio focused on ALS and related motor neuron diseases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all clinical trial activities related to ALS within the ALS Center, including industry-sponsored, investigator-initiated, and NIH-funded studies.
• Develop and expand our high-impact ALS clinical and translational research programs, fostering innovation and collaborations across departments and with external partners.
• Oversee protocol development, study design, IRB submissions, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and monitoring.
• Serve as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI on clinical trials, ensuring scientific integrity, regulatory compliance, and patient safety.
• Collaborate with basic science and translational research teams to align clinical trials with emerging therapeutic targets and biomarkers.
• Mentor and supervise clinical research staff, fellows, and junior faculty involved in ALS research.
• Participate in the evaluation, diagnosis, and clinical care of ALS patients within a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Present findings at national and international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to grant writing and fundraising activities to support clinical research infrastructure and innovation.

• MD or DO degree with board certification in Neurology.
• Completion of a Neuromuscular and/or ALS Fellowship strongly preferred.
• Proven track record in ALS clinical research, including experience in conducting or overseeing clinical trials.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of New York.
• Academic qualifications for a faculty appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to advancing the care and treatment of ALS patients through innovative research.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Principal Investigator on multi-center clinical trials.
• Involvement in national ALS research networks such as NEALS, CReATe, or ALS Association consortia.
• Expertise in clinical trial methodology, biostatistics, and translational neuroscience.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.