Child Neurology - Open Rank

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a board eligible/certified neurologist for faculty appointments in Child Neurology. Responsibilities include leading and participating in clinical trials and contributing to education and research within a robust division.

Candidates should possess an M.D. or D.O., with specific interests in pediatric neurology and clinical service. Opportunities for professional growth and development are abundant within this esteemed institution.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an M.D., D.O. or equivalent.
• Board certified or board eligible.
• Clinical and/or research interests in Child Neurology.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ongoing pediatric neurology and neurodevelopmental clinical trials.
• Grow and direct further clinical trials in pediatric cohorts.
• Engage in faculty career development and research opportunities.

Skills

Clinical Trials

Child Neurology

Research

Clinical Service

Education

M.D. or D.O. and board certification

Job description

Position Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Division of Pediatric Neurology is seeking a BE/BC neurologist for experienced Assistant, Associate, and Professor level appointments with strong interest in clinical trials, research, and clinical service in Child Neurology to join our faculty. The position’s responsibilities include participation in ongoing robust pediatric neurology and neurodevelopmental clinical trials through the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities and the UNC Neurology Clinical Trials Unit, and the opportunity to grow and direct further clinical trials in pediatric cohorts within the investigator’s areas of interest. Our division is committed to clinical excellence, education, and research and is continuing to grow. We provide opportunities for faculty career development, including support for academics and research, and have a comprehensive epilepsy Level IV section with multidisciplinary treatment approaches including epilepsy surgery, VNS (vagus nerve stimulation), and ketogenic diet.

The division boasts internationally acclaimed programs such as the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities, TEACCH Autism Program, North Carolina Neuroscience Center, UNC Center for AIDS Research, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, as well as robust neurofibromatosis, pediatric sleep medicine, SMA, and pediatric epilepsy programs. We have a large primary pediatric residency with over twenty fellowship programs, including a Child Neurology residency and a Clinical Neurophysiology fellowship, and serve as the pediatric training site for the UNC neurology residency.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Candidates must have an M.D., D.O. or equivalent and be board certified or board eligible.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Clinical and/or research interests in Child Neurology.