Track Neurodegeneration Physician

University of Virginia: UVA Provost's Office:
School of Medicine:
Neurology Location

Charlottesville, VA

Jul 01, 2024

The Department of Neurology seeks an open‐rank faculty‑level scientist with neurodegeneration or caregiver science expertise as part of a major University‑wide investment in this area. The University of Virginia’s 2030 plan recognizes Brain and Neuroscience as a major societal challenge and opportunity that draws on an existing strength. In partnership, the Provost and the Deans of various schools are making multiple, coordinated faculty recruitments to strengthen the community of neuroscientists across the University.

In addition to enhancing ongoing research in the neurodegeneration/caregiver science space in the Department of Neurology, the successful recruit will also be involved in the broad University‑wide initiative. Recruits will receive support from the Provost and their School Dean and will join the UVA Brain Institute and the broader neuroscience community. Areas of particular interest and strength include discovery and characterization of early biomarkers of dementia, understanding how risk factors impact the onset of neurodegeneration, dementia, cognitive decline and caregiver health, and developing interventions to mitigate the onset of dementia or mitigate the negative impacts and cognitive and other health risks of caregiving.

The successful candidate will be an investigator with an MD, DO, PhD, MD PhD, or DO PhD, a record of research accomplishments demonstrating current achievements, and a strong ongoing innovative research program that can attract and sustain extramural funding. They will demonstrate the ability to facilitate connections between fundamental and applied scientists by directly linking findings from the bench to the bedside.

They will be deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Clinicians will be expected to be board‑eligible or board‑certified and provide clinical care to adults within their specialty of neurology, neuropsychology, sleep or behavioral psychology.

The successful candidate will pass a background check and pre‑employment health screening.

The position will remain open until filled. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Amanda Pringle at ALP8Z.

For additional information about this position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Howard Goodkin, via email at hpg9v.

Must have an MD, DO, PhD, MD/PhD, or DO/PhD. Clinicians will be expected to be board‑eligible or board‑certified and provide clinical care to adults within their specialty of neurology, neuropsychology, sleep or behavioral psychology.

• Cover letter
• CV/resume
• Statement of contributions or potential contributions to UVA Health ASPIRE values
• Professional reference list

This institution is using Interfolio’s Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit dual career.virginia.edu