Researcher in Neurology

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Position Details

Department: Neurology (411801)
Working Title: Neuroimmunologist (Open Rank)
Appointment Type: Open Rank, Full-Time Permanent Faculty
Vacancy ID: FAC0005005
FTE / Hours per Week: 1 / 40 hours
Location: North Carolina, USA
Proposed Start Date: 08/01/2025
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Posting Open Date: 03/20/2024

University Overview

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Mission & Vision of UNC School of Medicine

  • Vision: To be the nation’s leading public school of medicine.

  • Mission: Improve health and well-being through excellence in patient care, education, and research.

  • Ranked 2nd in primary care education nationally and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding.

Position Summary

The UNC Department of Neurology seeks a full-time neurologist specializing in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Neuroimmunology.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide state-of-the-art clinical care for MS and other immune-mediated CNS disorders

  • Teach and mentor fellows, residents, and medical students

  • Supervise physician assistants and clinical pharmacists

  • Expand the UNC MS/Neuroimmunology Division’s research portfolio

Division Highlights:

  • Recognized by the National MS Society as a Center for Comprehensive MS Care

  • Includes the Bodford Family Transverse Myelitis Center

  • Offers the UNC MS/Neuroimmunology Fellowship Program

  • Access to a high-quality academic/biotech region in Chapel Hill/Triangle

Minimum Education & Experience

  • MD or DO degree

  • Fellowship trained in MS/Neuroimmunology or Autoimmune Neurology

  • Board Certified/Board Eligible in Neurology

  • Eligible for North Carolina medical licensure

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong neurology clinical skills

  • Experience and interest in providing care to a diverse patient population

  • Demonstrated academic ambition and team-oriented mindset

Special Requirements

  • Not applicable for Campus Security Authority responsibilities

  • Physical/mental requirements as per clinical practice

Application Instructions

Required Documents:

  • Curriculum Vitae / Resume

  • Cover Letter

  • List of References

Optional Documents: Not specified

Application Portal: Quick Link

Department Contact:
Le’Quisha Person, HR Consultant
Email: lequisha_person@med.unc.edu

Academic Personnel Contact:
Faculty Recruitment Office: 919-962-1091
Email: facultyrecruitment@unc.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

UNC-Chapel Hill welcomes applications without regard to age, color, gender, gender identity/expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Supplemental Question

Required: What is your highest degree?
Options: PhD, MD, PharmD, DDS, DVM, JD, MLS/MIS, Masters, Other

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