Open Rank - Cognitive Behavioral Neurologist

Voices for Voices; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia invites applications for a Cognitive Behavioral Neurologist in Charlottesville, VA. The role emphasizes clinical care in memory and aging clinics, anti-amyloid therapy, and teaching, with opportunities to build an independent research program and participate in clinical trials research in dementia.

Open rank; tenure-eligible or tenured; on-site position in the Department of Neurology within UVA Health.

Qualifications

• MD or DO or MD/PhD; eligibility for faculty appointment.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology at hire.
• Fellowship training in a related cognitive/behavioral neurology field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical care in cognitive and behavioral neurology clinics.
• Contribute to anti-amyloid therapy and memory/aging care programs.
• Engage in teaching and expand an active dementia clinical trials program.

Skills

Neurology board certification

Clinical teaching

Research collaboration

Education

MD/MD-PhD/DO

Job description

University of Virginia, School of Medicine | Department of Neurology

(on-site)

Cognitive Behavioral Neurologist - University of Virginia

Open Rank - Cognitive Behavioral Neurologist

Charlottesville, Virginia

The Department of Neurology at the University of Virginia seeks applicants for a tenure-eligible or tenured faculty position for its Memory Disorder Program. The incumbent will devote a majority of effort to clinical responsibilities in the cognitive and behavioral neurologic clinic, anti-amyloid therapy program, 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 demonstrated ability sustaining, an effective extramurally funded, the independent research program will also be strongly considered. Rank and tenure status are dependent on qualifications, experience, and scholarly achievement.

The University of Virginia and affiliated UVA Health form the premier institution for medical research and clinical care in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The faculty member will be welcomed into the highly collaborative environment of the University of Virginia and have ready access to several research-oriented schools and centers across the University of Virginia grounds, which provide a rich platform for shared discovery.

The University of Virginia is located east of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, just 30 minutes from Shenandoah National Park and 100 miles south of Washington DC. Charlottesville is considered among the best places to live in the US, with a vibrant arts and music scene, pristine nature, local wineries and breweries, and tons of small-town charm. We will offer a competitive salary, space, and a start-up package.

The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and health assessment prior to their first day of employment per University policy. Please note foreign medical graduates are eligible to apply. We are able to support visas.

Qualifications

Candidates must have an MD, MD/PhD, DO or other equivalent terminal degree, and be board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology at the time of hire. Specialized fellowship training in a related field is strongly preferred. Evidence of academic productivity is highly valued.

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. To read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment please visit us @ https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity

University of Virginia, Department of Neurology

The University of Virginia is an iconic public institution of higher education, boasting nationally ranked schools and programs, diverse and distinguished faculty, a major academic medical center, and proud history as a renowned research university. At the University of Virginia School of Medicine, our mission is to transform health and inspire hope for all Virginians and beyond. Our vision is to be the nation's leading public academic School of Medicine and the best place to work-while transforming patient care, research, education and management with the diverse communities we serve.

The UVA Department of Neurology is renowned for its clinical care , education programs , and Neuroscience research . The Neurology department plays a critical role in patient care at UVA Health, a world-class academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center.

The Neurosciences Service Center at the University of Virginia is supported by a nationally recognized group of physicians, who are distinguished by both their devotion to state-of-the-art research and their clinical care techniques. The Department of Neurology is comprised of more than 40 physicians and other professionals, many of whom are renowned specialists in their field. The Department of Neurological Surgery's eleven attending physicians provide care to patients from around the world. UVA offers excellent benefits packages and competitive salaries.

For more information about the department, please visit the following website: University of Virginia| School of Medicine, Department of Neurology

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. To read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment please visit us @ https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity