Sleep Medicine Neurologist

University of California - Davis; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 440,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - Davis is seeking a full-time Sleep Medicine Neurologist within the Department of Neurology. The position includes a competitive salary range of $200,000-$440,000 and involves a mix of clinical care, teaching, and research opportunities in a leading academic environment.

Located in Sacramento, CA, this role focuses on outpatient care with dedicated times for polysomnography and home sleep testing, contributing to a multidisciplinary sleep program.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree requisite for application.
• California medical license or eligibility to be eligible.
• Demonstrated teaching ability for medical students and residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinical care in the sleep medicine field.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Participate in clinical trials and translational research.

Skills

MD or DO degree

California medical license or eligibility

Teaching experience

Board certified/eligible in Sleep Medicine

Board certified in Neurology

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: $200,000-$440,000. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.

Application window: Open date: June 18, 2026. Next review date: Friday, Jul 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Final date: Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will be accepted until the final date; those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Neurology at the University of California, Davis is recruiting a Sleep Medicine Neurologist for a full‑time faculty position. The appointment may be at the Assistant/Associate/Full rank in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor (HSCP) or Clinical Neurology series, with academic rank commensurate with experience and qualifications. Faculty members provide outpatient clinical care, teach medical students, residents, and fellows, and contribute to university and public service. The outpatient clinic includes a mix of new and follow‑up patients with dedicated days for polysomnography and home sleep testing. The sleep program at UCDH includes an AASM‑accredited sleep lab and an ACGME sleep fellowship program, offering patient care for all types of sleep disorders in a multi‑disciplinary setting. For HSCP series candidates, emphasis is on clinical service and teaching. For Clinical Neurology series candidates, the position also requires participation in clinical trials, translational and collaborative research. Opportunities for teaching include supervision of sleep fellows and neurology residents.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
  • MD or DO degree
  • California medical license or eligibility for licensure in California
  • Experience in and the ability to teach medical students, neurology and medical residents and fellows
• Additional qualifications (required at start)
  • Board certified/eligible in Sleep Medicine and board certified in Neurology

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Research (optional)
• Statement of Teaching (optional)
• Authorization to Release Information Form – required for all academic recruitments

Reference requirements: 3-5 required (contact information only).

Apply link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07711

Contact: [e-mail]

Equal Employment Opportunity

UC Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Under Federal law, UC Davis may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States, as established by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub‑contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E‑Verify check.

Job location

Sacramento, CA