Open Rank - Cognitive Behavioral Neurologist

American Geriatrics Society; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Visa support

Job summary

The University of Virginia's Department of Neurology seeks a tenure‑eligible or tenured faculty member for its Memory Disorder Program in Charlottesville, VA. The role emphasizes clinical care across cognitive and behavioral neurology, anti‑amyloid therapy, and memory/aging clinics, with teaching and active dementia trial research.

Applicants with a track record in academic productivity and potential for independent externally funded research will be strongly considered; rank and tenure depend

Qualifications

• MD, MD/PhD, DO, or equivalent terminal degree.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology at the time of hire.
• Specialized fellowship training in a related field preferred.
• Evidence of academic productivity and research potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in cognitive and behavioral neurology, anti‑amyloid therapy, and memory/aging clinics.
• Teach and mentor students and trainees in the Department.
• Develop and conduct clinical trials and research studies in dementia and related disorders.
• Establish and sustain an independent, externally funded research program.

Skills

Clinical care

Teaching

Clinical trials

Research planning

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

University of Virginia – School of Medicine – Neurology

University of Virginia – UVA Provost's Office – School of Medicine – Neurology

Location: Charlottesville, VA

Overview

The Department of Neurology at the University of Virginia seeks a tenure‑eligible or tenured faculty member for its Memory Disorder Program. The incumbent will devote the majority of effort to clinical responsibilities in the cognitive and behavioral neurologic clinic, the anti‑amyloid therapy program, the memory and aging care clinic, and associated teaching activities. The incumbent will also dedicate effort to contributing to, and expanding, an active clinical trials research program in dementia. Applicants with an interest in establishing or sustaining an independent extramurally funded research program will also be strongly considered. Rank and tenure status depend on qualifications, experience, and scholarly achievement.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in cognitive and behavioral neurology, anti‑amyloid therapy, and memory/aging clinics.
• Teach and mentor students and trainees in the Department.
• Develop and conduct clinical trials and research studies in dementia and related disorders.
• Establish and sustain an independent, externally funded research program.

Qualifications

• MD, MD/PhD, DO, or equivalent terminal degree.
• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Neurology at the time of hire.
• Specialized fellowship training in a related field preferred.
• Evidence of academic productivity and research potential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, space, and a start‑up package.
• Background check, drug screen, and health assessment required before employment.
• Support for foreign medical graduates and visas.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.