Neurology Physician-Scientist Faculty Position Genetics of Cognitive Disorders and Dementia
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Doctor/Physician
Neurologist, Medical Doctor
Neurology Physician-Scientist Faculty Position in the Genetics of Cognitive Disorders and Dementia
Location:
North Carolina, US (Raleigh, NC) | Salary: $-$
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Departments of Neurology and Genetics are seeking a full‑time, tenure‑track, research‑emphasis clinician‑scientist faculty to join our expanding Divisions of Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology and/or Precision Neurology and Neurogenetics. The position can be assistant, associate, or full professor rank depending on experience and eligibility.
Primary responsibility will be to make high‑impact scientific contributions to the advancement of neurodegeneration research, with a focus on the genetics of dementia. Applicants with any research focus blending genetics and cognitive disorders are encouraged to apply. Research focus on non‑Mendelian genetics, age‑associated somatic variations, or epigenetics are of high interest. A successful applicant will possess the experience and skills needed to develop and maintain an extramurally‑funded research program and is expected to participate in the training of students, postdoctoral researchers, residents and fellows.
Clinical activity in the Department of Neurology is expected and encouraged at a level allowable by type and amount of research support. Applicants without active research support sufficient to cover 50% or more of their effort will be offered time‑limited protected research effort as a component of their start‑up package.
Candidate must possess an M.D., with training in Neurology and eligible or certified for the practice of Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. The candidate must be licensed or eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina. The candidate is expected to lead an extramurally funded research program at the intersection of genetics/genomics and cognitive disorders and dementia.
Preferred Qualifications , Competencies, And ExperienceSubspecialty training in neurogenetics and/or cognitive disorders is highly desired.
Campus Security Authority ResponsibilitiesNot Applicable.
Seniority levelMid‑Senior level
Employment typeFull‑time
Job functionHealth Care Provider
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