Open Rank - Cognitive Behavioral Neurologist

UVA Health; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Start-up package

Support for visas for foreign medical graduates

Job summary

UVA Health in Charlottesville, Virginia, is hiring an Open Rank - Cognitive Behavioral Neurologist for a tenure-eligible faculty position. This role involves significant clinical duties in neurology, participation in clinical trials, and the potential for independent research in dementia. Candidates should possess a terminal medical degree and relevant board certification. The position offers a competitive salary and startup package in a vibrant community known for its natural beauty and cultural amenities.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an MD, MD/PhD, DO or other equivalent terminal degree.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology at the time of hire.
• Specialized fellowship training in a related field is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Devote a majority of effort to clinical responsibilities in cognitive and behavioral neurologic clinic.
• Contribute to and expand an active clinical trials research program in dementia.
• Establish or sustain an effective extramurally funded independent research program.

Skills

Clinical responsibilities

Research in dementia

Board certification in Neurology

Education

MD, MD/PhD, DO or equivalent terminal degree

Fellowship training in a related field

Job description

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 UVAHealth 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 offer a competitive salary, space, and a start‑up package.

Applicants will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and health assessment prior to their first day of employment per University policy. Foreign medical graduates are eligible to apply. We can 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.

For additional information contact the recruiter

Stephanie Brooks, Provider Recruiter at UVA Health

Email: [e-mail]

EEO Statement

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