Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgeon-Faculty (MD/DO) - UNC School ofMedicine

Chatham Hospital Inc; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health's Department of Neurosurgery in Chapel Hill invites applications for a fellowship-trained Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgeon to join a dynamic academic program. The candidate will contribute to teaching, patient care, and research across a multidisciplinary environment with 12 neurosurgeons and UNC School of Medicine resources.

The role offers a robust research infrastructure, access to advanced technologies such as LITT, robotic platforms, HIFU/LIFU, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD (or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Fellowship training in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of North Carolina (NC)

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical care for epilepsy and movement disorders in collaboration with neurology specialists.
• Participate in education and mentorship of residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Contribute to the department's research mission, advancing understanding of neurological disease mechanisms, and refining surgical techniques for epilepsy and functional disorders.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations across UNC's neuroscience, imaging, and engineering communities

Education

MD or MD/PhD (or equivalent) from an accredited institution

Fellowship training in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgeon-Faculty (MD/DO)

The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) invites applications for a fellowship-trained Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgeon to join our growing multidisciplinary program. The selected candidate will become part of a dynamic academic environment comprised of 12 neurosurgeons representing diverse subspecialty expertise, supported by robust clinical, research, and educational infrastructure across the UNC School of Medicine and UNC Health.

The department provides comprehensive neurosurgical care, including:

• Aneurysms and cerebrovascular disease
• Brain tumors
• Epilepsy and functional neurosurgery
• Spine and head trauma
• Hydrocephalus
• Pituitary and skull base surgery
• Spinal neurosurgery
• Pediatric and fetal neurosurgery

The department has experienced significant growth in recent years, including the recruitment of surgeon-scientists and master clinicians, as well as the addition of a highly skilled multimedia medical illustration team. A new neurosurgical outpatient center has been established within the Ambulatory Care Center (ACC). UNC Health has invested in advanced technologies, including laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT), robotic platforms, and high- and low-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU/LIFU). The department has also launched new programs in peripheral nerve and spinal oncology. Research and philanthropic support continue to expand, with $2.52M in grant funding and $2.95M in philanthropic contributions. The department has also demonstrated improved performance in Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings and U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide surgical care for patients with epilepsy and movement disorders in close collaboration with neurology specialists
• Participate actively in the education and mentorship of residents, fellows, and medical students
• Contribute to the department's research mission, including:

• Advancing understanding of neurological disease mechanisms
• Exploring the biologic and physiologic basis of neurosurgical interventions
• Developing and refining surgical techniques for epilepsy and functional disorders

• Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations across UNC's neuroscience, imaging, and engineering communities

A research support package, including start-up resources and protected time, will be provided based on the candidate's experience, academic achievements, and funding history.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
• Board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
• Fellowship training in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of North Carolina
• Ability to obtain credentials to practice within the UNC Health Care System
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with neurosurgical, critical care, and multidisciplinary clinical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in the evaluation and surgical treatment of epilepsy
• Experience with microelectrode-guided deep brain stimulation (DBS); experience with asleep DBS preferred
• Strong clinical track record and commitment to academic productivity
• For senior candidates, a history of extramural funding, innovation, and impactful scholarly publications

For more information, please contact Jennifer LeBeau at

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Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

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