University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Neurology Physician-Scientist Faculty Position in the Genetics of Cognitive Diso
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Elkins Hills, North Carolina, United States
Position Summary
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Departments of Neurology and Genetics are hiring a full‑time, tenure‑track clinician‑scientist faculty member to join our expanding Divisions of Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology and/or Precision Neurology and Neurogenetics. The position can be assistant, associate, or full professor rank depending on experience and eligibility.
The primary responsibility is to make high‑impact scientific contributions to neurodegeneration research, focusing on the genetics of dementia. Applicants with research blending genetics, cognitive disorders, non‑Mendelian genetics, age‑associated somatic variants, or epigenetics are especially encouraged. The successful candidate will develop and sustain an extramurally funded research program, plan and protect research effort, and participate in teaching and training of students, postdoctoral researchers, residents, and fellows.
Clinical activity in Neurology is expected and encouraged to the extent supported by research funding. The Department of Genetics offers extensive core facilities, access to NIH consortia samples (Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, Frontotemporal Dementia), genomics core facilities, and computational resources. Collaboration with schools of Medicine, Public Health, Pharmacy, and the Renaissance Computing Institute is encouraged.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
MD degree with training in Neurology.
Board‑certified or eligible for practice by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
License or eligibility for medical licensure in North Carolina.
Expected to lead an extramurally funded research program at the intersection of genetics/genomics and cognitive disorders/dementia.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Subspecialty training in neurogenetics and/or cognitive disorders.
Experience in non‑Mendelian genetics, age‑associated somatic variations, or epigenetics is highly desired.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Contact Information Le’Quisha Person, HR Consultant lequisha_person@med.unc.edu
Application Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/292090
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The primary responsibility is to make high‑impact scientific contributions to neurodegeneration research, focusing on the genetics of dementia. Applicants with research blending genetics, cognitive disorders, non‑Mendelian genetics, age‑associated somatic variants, or epigenetics are especially encouraged. The successful candidate will develop and sustain an extramurally funded research program, plan and protect research effort, and participate in teaching and training of students, postdoctoral researchers, residents, and fellows.
Clinical activity in Neurology is expected and encouraged to the extent supported by research funding. The Department of Genetics offers extensive core facilities, access to NIH consortia samples (Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, Frontotemporal Dementia), genomics core facilities, and computational resources. Collaboration with schools of Medicine, Public Health, Pharmacy, and the Renaissance Computing Institute is encouraged.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
MD degree with training in Neurology.
Board‑certified or eligible for practice by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
License or eligibility for medical licensure in North Carolina.
Expected to lead an extramurally funded research program at the intersection of genetics/genomics and cognitive disorders/dementia.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Subspecialty training in neurogenetics and/or cognitive disorders.
Experience in non‑Mendelian genetics, age‑associated somatic variations, or epigenetics is highly desired.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Contact Information Le’Quisha Person, HR Consultant lequisha_person@med.unc.edu
Application Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/292090
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