Neuroscience Clinician-Researcher: Lead Trials & Teaching

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

UHA University Health Associates in Morgantown, WV seeks a Clinician-Researcher at Associate Professor or Professor rank to lead cognitive and behavioral neurology initiatives within the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and Department of Neurology.

The role combines patient care, teaching medical students and residents, and building an externally funded clinical neuroscience research program. Board-certified neurology specialists with fellowship training are preferred.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent.
• Completed psychiatry or neurology residency program.
• ACGME/UCNS board certified.
• All qualifications must be met by time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Practice in cognitive and behavioral neurology including mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Develop and sustain an independent, externally funded clinical neuroscience research program.
• Design and lead clinical trials, observational studies, and investigator-initiated research.
• Publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals and present at national/international conferences.
• Collaborate across departments to foster innovative research initiatives.
• Mentor trainees and junior faculty in research methodology and career development.

Education

MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent

ACGME/UCNS neurology residency program

ACGME/UCNS board certification

Eligible for state medical licensure

ACGME/UCNS neurology fellowship program

Job description

UHA University Health Associates in Morgantown, WV seeks a Clinician-Researcher at Associate Professor or Professor rank to lead cognitive and behavioral neurology initiatives within the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and Department of Neurology.

The role combines patient care, teaching medical students and residents, and building an externally funded clinical neuroscience research program. Board-certified neurology specialists with fellowship training are preferred.