Neuropathologist - Pathology

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The Department of Pathology at the University of Virginia (UVA), Charlottesville, Virginia, seeks an academic Neuropathologist at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in the tenure‑eligible clinician‑investigator track. The candidate will have strong skills in diagnostic neuropathology, teaching, and research, and will develop a basic and/or translational research program focused on neurodegenerative disorders. A key aspect of the role is acting as Neuropathology Core Leader for an NIH P30 Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center application, including creating a neurodegenerative disease brain bank linked to extensive clinical and neuroimaging databases.

The candidate will participate in multidisciplinary conferences, actively collaborating with clinical and basic research colleagues, and will report to the Director of the Division of Anatomic Pathology.

Requirements: M.D., D.O., or M.D./Ph.D. degrees with eligibility for a medical license in Virginia. Board Certified in Anatomic Pathology with subspecialty board certification in Neuropathology. Experience in examining over 1,000 surgical specimens and approximately 200 brain autopsy examinations is expected. Familiarity with the Molecular Diagnostics Division and active participation in the Division of Experimental Pathology and associated Ph.D.

-granting program is preferred. UVA research centers of excellence include the NCI‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, the cross‑institutional Neuroscience Graduate Program, and the Brain Immunology and Glia Center.

The position will remain open until filled. This position does not sponsor work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre‑employment health screen is required before employment.

Please apply through Interfolio or at  Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching “Find Jobs.” Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field; alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF. Applications missing any required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized Skill Survey. Five references will be requested via Skill Survey during the final interview phase.

For additional information or questions about the application process, contact Eric Allen, Academic Recruiter, at uth9qh.

UVA is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, a college town with extensive offerings. Downtown pedestrian mall is vibrant, with dining, shopping and live music or theater events. Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Mountains are within a 45‑minute drive.

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