Open Rank Neonatologist-Scientist

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an Open Rank Neonatologist-Scientist to join the Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. The position offers a 1.0 FTE, open track and the opportunity to contribute to patient care, teaching, and research at a quaternary care center.

The successful candidate will join a team of 20 faculty and 7 fellows, with NIH-funded projects and collaborative networks across pediatrics.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will be board certified/board eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine with training and experience in clinical neonatology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in the Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine service.
• Contribute to teaching, research, and academic missions of UNC Children’s and the Department of Pediatrics.

Skills

Clinical neonatology

Research

Teaching

Education

Pediatrics board certification

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship

Job description

Department:

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine - 412013

Posting Open Date:

11/02/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Open Rank Neonatologist-Scientist

Appointment Type:

Open Rank

Vacancy ID:

FAC0006192

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Experience and Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2027

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary:

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) / UNC Children’s is seeking an individual for a 1.0 FTE, Open Rank, Open Track (tenure/tenure track, variable track, and/or fixed term), neonatologist-scientist faculty position in the Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine to provide clinical care and contribute to our other missions. Rank and salary will be commensurate with training, experience, and academic accomplishments.
UNC Children’s is part of a quaternary care medical center with a 74-bed multidisciplinary Neonatal Critical Care Center (NCCC) that admits over 1,200 patients per year and supports active pediatric general surgery, pediatric cardiothoracic surgery, newborn airway programs, as well as being the referral center for all of North Carolina. The Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine currently consists of 20 faculty members and 7 fellows who are part of a fully accredited Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program. NIH-funded research projects include the ELGAN-ECHO Study and participation in the NICHD Global Health Network, the Neonatal Research Network, the Pediatric Trials Network, and investigation focused on neonatal intestinal inflammation.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

The successful candidate will be board certified/board eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine with training and experience in clinical neonatology.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

This full-time faculty position will be committed to a research-intensive career, patient care, and contribute to our academic missions of research and medical education. Rank and salary will be commensurate with training, experience, and academic accomplishments.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.