Child Neurology - Open Rank

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Division of Pediatric Neurology seeks a board‑eligible or board‑certified neurologist at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level with a strong interest in clinical trials, research, and clinical service in Child Neurology.

Key responsibilities include participation in ongoing pediatric neurology and neurodevelopmental clinical trials through the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities and the UNC Neurology Clinical Trials Unit, growth

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
• Board certified or board eligible in neurology.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ongoing pediatric neurology and neurodevelopmental clinical trials.
• Grow and direct additional pediatric clinical trials.
• Provide leadership in multidisciplinary epilepsy care including surgery, VNS, and ketogenic diet.

Skills

Clinical research interest

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Position Details

• Working Title: Child Neurology – Open Rank
• Position Type: Permanent Faculty
• Appointment Type: Open Rank
• Location: North Carolina, US
• Hours per week: 40

Position Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Division of Pediatric Neurology is seeking a board‑eligible or board‑certified neurologist at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level with a strong interest in clinical trials, research, and clinical service in Child Neurology.

Key responsibilities include participation in ongoing pediatric neurology and neurodevelopmental clinical trials through the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities and the UNC Neurology Clinical Trials Unit, growth and direction of additional pediatric clinical trials, and leadership in multidisciplinary epilepsy care—including surgery, vagus nerve stimulation, and ketogenic diet.

The division offers a competitive salary and benefits package, extensive faculty career‑development support, and access to a comprehensive Level IV epilepsy program and multiple specialty clinics (including neurofibromatosis, pediatric sleep medicine, SMA, and pediatric epilepsy). The department is actively expanding programs in neonatal neurology, pediatric stroke, and neurocritical care with strong institutional support.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• M.D., D.O., or equivalent medical degree.
• Board certified or board eligible in neurology.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Clinical and/or research interests in child neurology.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.