Open Rank - Cognitive Behavioral Neurologist

About the role

The Department of Neurology at the University of Virginia seeks applicants for a tenure-eligible or tenured faculty position for its Memory Disorder Program. The incumbent will devote a majority of effort to clinical responsibilities in the cognitive and behavioral neurologic clinic, anti-amyloid therapy program, memory and aging care clinic, and associated teaching activities. The incumbent will also dedicate effort to contributing to, and expanding, an active clinical trials research program in dementia. Applicants with an interest in establishing, or demonstrated ability sustaining, an effective extramurally funded independent research program will also be strongly considered. Rank and tenure status are dependent on qualifications, experience, and scholarly achievement.

The University of Virginia and affiliated UVA Health form the premier institution for medical research and clinical care in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The faculty member will be welcomed into the highly collaborative environment of the University of Virginia and have ready access to several research-oriented schools and centers across the University of Virginia grounds, which provide a rich platform for shared discovery.

The University of Virginia is located east of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, just 30 minutes from Shenandoah National Park and 100 miles south of Washington, DC. Charlottesville is considered among the best places to live in the US, with a vibrant arts and music scene, pristine nature, local wineries and breweries, and small-town charm.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in the cognitive and behavioral neurologic clinic, anti-amyloid therapy program, and memory and aging care clinic
• Conduct associated teaching activities
• Contribute to and expand an active clinical trials research program in dementia
• Establish or sustain an extramurally funded independent research program (strongly considered)

Qualifications

• MD, MD/PhD, DO, or other equivalent terminal degree
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology at time of hire
• Specialized fellowship training in a related field (strongly preferred)
• Evidence of academic productivity (highly valued)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Laboratory/office space
• Start-up package
• Visa support for eligible candidates
• Foreign medical graduates eligible to apply
• Location in Charlottesville, VA with access to Shenandoah National Park, vibrant arts scene, wineries, breweries, and proximity to Washington, DC