Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgeon - Open Rank

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a fellowship‑trained Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgeon to join our dynamic Department of Neurosurgery. This Open Rank, permanent faculty position emphasizes clinical excellence in epilepsy and movement disorders, combined with a robust research and education mission.

We offer a collaborative academic environment with 12 neurosurgeons and access to advanced technologies (LITT, robotic systems, HIFU/LIFU), startup

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD from an accredited institution.
• Fellowship training in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery.
• Board certification or eligibility in Neurological Surgery.
• Ability to obtain NC medical license and UNC credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical care for epilepsy and movement disorders in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Participate in education and mentorship of residents, fellows, and students.
• Contribute to research on mechanisms and techniques in functional neurosurgery.
• Collaborate with neuroscience, imaging, and engineering colleagues at UNC.

Skills

MD/MD-PhD

Fellowship in stereotactic & func

Epilepsy & movement disorders

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD or MD/PhD (or equivalent)

Tools

LITT

Robot-assisted surgery

HIFU/LIFU

Job description

Department: Neurosurgery - 414202

Posting Open Date: 01/05/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Type: Permanent Faculty

Working Title: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgeon - Open Rank

Appointment Type: Open Rank

Vacancy ID: FAC0005773

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: 07/01/2026

Position Summary

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 successful candidate will join a dynamic academic environment comprising 12 neurosurgeons with expertise across subspecialties, supported by robust clinical, research, and educational infrastructure within the UNC School of Medicine and UNC Health.

Neurosurgery Services: Our neurosurgery services include treatment for aneurysms and cerebrovascular disease, brain tumor treatment, epilepsy and functional neurosurgery, spine and head trauma, hydrocephalus, pituitary and skull base surgery, spinal neurosurgery, pediatric and fetal neurosurgery. The department has expanded in recent years with new neurosurgical faculty, including surgeon‑scientists, master clinicians, and an extraordinarily talented multimedia medical illustration team. There is a new neurosurgical outpatient center at the ACC. UNC Health has acquired the latest technology, including the LITT, Robot, and high/low‑intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU/LIFU), and the department has established a new peripheral nerve and spinal oncology program. The department generated $2.52M in grant funding and received $2.95M in philanthropic support. In the last few years, the department has improved its standing in Blue Ridge and US News & World Report rankings.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide surgical care for patients with epilepsy and movement disorders, in close collaboration with neurologists specializing in these areas.
• Participate actively in the education and mentorship of residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Contribute to the department’s research mission, focusing on understanding the mechanisms of neurological disorders, the biologic and physiologic basis of neurosurgical interventions, and advancing 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 in proportion to the candidate’s experience, academic achievements, and funding history.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• 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.
• The ability to work effectively with neurosurgical, critical care, and other clinician partners is paramount.
• The position requires that the candidate have, or be able to obtain, a medical license in the state of North Carolina and be credentialed to practice medicine at UNC Health Care System.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Demonstrated expertise in the evaluation and surgical treatment of epilepsy.
• Demonstrated expertise in microelectrode‑guided deep brain stimulation (DBS), with expertise in asleep DBS preferred.
• Evidence of a strong clinical track record and commitment to academic productivity.
• For senior candidates, a record of extramural funding, innovation, and impactful publications is highly desirable.