Job Description

Responsibilities
Highlights

Dedicated research time and institutional support for clinical, translational, and basic science research in Alzheimer’s disease
Access to established laboratory infrastructure with core facilities, and collaborative opportunities through the basic science departments at the University of Tennessee Knoxville
State-of-the-art clinical and research infrastructure within The Pat Summitt Clinic*
Opportunities for leadership in sponsored clinical trials and investigator-initiated clinical research studies
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Potential for academic appointment and mentorship of students, residents, and fellows


The Pat Summitt Clinic* is a comprehensive multidisciplinary center devoted exclusively to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, providing exceptional patient care, supporting caregivers, and advancing clinical and basic research.

Areas of Strength

Research & Clinical Trials:
Active participation in clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
Collaboration with UT Medical Center’s Office of Clinical Trials to support industry sponsored clinical studies
Assistance from the Office of Research Support at the UT Graduate School of Medicine for developing and performing investigator-initiated clinical research and other research activities
Access to cutting-edge imaging and biomarker tools (MRI, fMRI, DG and amyloid PET/CT imaging) through collaboration with clinical departments at the UT Medical Center
Clinical & Multidisciplinary Care:
Large patient base with over 3,000 dementia patients, including Alzheimer’s, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia, and vascular dementia
Multidisciplinary team: cognitive neurologists, neuropsychologists, social workers, and rehabilitation specialists
Advanced neuropsychological testing and cognitive assessment technologies
Education & Community Engagement:
Mentorship opportunities for medical students, residents, graduate, and undergraduate researchers
Robust community outreach initiatives providing education and support to patients, families, and the public
Institutional Research Strengths

As part of a growing research initiative, the Pat Summitt Clinic* is expanding efforts to:

Develop and implement novel diagnostic tools and therapeutic interventions
Advance biomarker discovery and precision medicine approaches for patients with Alzheimer’s disease
Enhance collaborative research initiatives in aging, neurodegeneration, and dementia care
Qualifications
Alzheimer’s Disease Researcher (MD/PhD)

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical or translational neuroscience research related to Alzheimer’s disease, a proven record of independent or collaborative research in neurodegenerative diseases, and an interest in leading or participating in investigator-initiated and industry sponsored clinical studies, biomarker discovery, or translational science research activities.

This candidate will be expected to develop a strong translational research program in the field of Alzheimer’s research to complement a dynamic clinical program at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.



For those interested in basic science research, the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine and the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK) offers:

Robust laboratory facilities equipped for molecular biology, neurogenetics, and biomarker development
Collaborative opportunities with basic science departments at UT Knoxville, including partnerships within the Graduate School of Medicine and through UTK’s Neuroscience Program
Institutional support for extramural funding opportunities (NIH, NSF, private foundations)
Access to shared core facilities, including genomics, proteomics, imaging, and biostatistics support
Opportunities to contribute to translational research efforts bridging laboratory discoveries with clinical applications
Opportunity to collaborate with structural and computational biologists and with access to novel radionuclides for preclinical and clinical imaging through Oak Ridge National Laboratory.


The University of Tennessee Medical Center is committed to providing substantial resources, funding support, and state-of-the-art facilities to accelerate research in Alzheimer’s disease.