Academic Investigator, Neurosurgery

University of Virginia: UVA Provost's Office:
School of Medicine:
Neurosurgery Open Date

Apr 03, 2026

The University of Virginia Department of Neurological Surgery is seeking tenure-eligible PhD neuroscientists with expertise in Cerebrovascular diseases and Brain Injury, such as stroke, aneurysm and vascular malformations, intracerebral hemorrhage and traumatic brain injury in animals and/or humans, to fill multiple Academic Investigator positions.

• Research:
  Engage in research projects, apply for internal and external grants to support this research, and publish results.
• Education:
  
  Support resident education and research. Participate in resident and medical student teaching sessions, and in regional and national presentations.

MD and/or PhD in neurosciences or related fields with a track record for conducting basic and/or translational research with successful or promising submissions to NIH and other sponsors. A proven history of publication in peer‑reviewed neurological journals is also required.

Salary, rank, and tenure are commensurate with education and experience.

For additional information about the position, please contact Department administrator Paul Doherty at dohertyp

Background checks, pre-employment health screenings, and drug screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.