Assistant Professor of Research

DGS Office of External Affairs; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia's Neurological Surgery department is seeking Research Assistant Professor(s) on the Research Faculty-Research Support track. Ideal candidates hold a PhD in neuroscience or a related field and have post‑doctoral experience.

Responsibilities include leading lab work in histology, imaging, and animal models; aiding in grant applications and pursuing external funding; presenting at conferences and publishing in peer‑reviewed journals; and supporting education and research for

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in neurosciences or related field.
• At least two years of post-doctoral training.
• Proven history of publication in peer‑reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Lead lab efforts in histology and quantitative imaging, rodent models, and data analysis as part of hypothesis-driven studies.
• Assist in applications for internal and external grants to support research.
• Present at relevant conferences and serve as lead or co-author on publications.
• Support medical student and resident education and research.

Skills

Independent research

Publication record

Education

PhD in Neuroscience or related field

Job description

University of Virginia: UVA Provost's Office: School of Medicine: Neurosurgery

Location

Open Date

Jul 08, 2026

Description

The University of Virginia Department of Neurological Surgery is seeking Research Assistant Professor(s) of Neurosurgery on our Research Faculty-Research Support track.Candidates include PhDs with expertise in Cerebrovascular diseases and Brain Injury, such as stroke, aneurysm and vascular malformations, intracerebral hemorrhage and traumatic brain injury. They will be expected to make substantial and critical contributions in team or collaborative science projects.

Responsibilities include:

Lead lab efforts in histology and quantitative imaging, rodent models, hypothesis-driven designs, data synthesis, statistical analyses, and/or more relevant lab activities.

Assist in our applications for internal and external grants to support our research, and ultimately apply for grants as PI or co-PI.

Present at relevant conferences, and serve as lead and supporting authors on publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Support medical student and resident education and research.

Qualifications include a doctoral degreein neurosciences or related fields and at least two years of post- doctoral training.

A proven history of publication in peer-reviewed journals is also required.

For additional information about the position, please contact Department administrator Paul Doherty at [e-mail]

Background checks, pre-employment health screenings, and drug screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conductthis search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossieraccount and can send all application materials, includingconfidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visitdualcareer.virginia.edu