Research Assistant Professor - Child Neurology

Position Summary

The Department of Neurology, Division of Child Neurology, is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant Professor to conduct research in pediatric neurology, neurodevelopmental disorders, and neurogenetic conditions.

The priority is to partner with leading organizations in these disciplines at the University of North Carolina – such as the Carolina Institute of Developmental Disabilities, the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Development Behavior and Learning, and Division of Pediatric Genetics & Metabolism – to conduct groundbreaking clinical trials advancing understanding and treatment of these conditions. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting edge translational applications in pediatric neurodevelopmental disabilities, conducting research and providing clinical care.

Ideal candidates will bring enthusiasm for pediatric neuroscience, and enjoy working in a fast-moving and collaborative environment, with involvement in conducting clinical trial visits, neurological exams, and lumbar punctures. Candidates must demonstrate a Doctorate-level training background, experience in clinical research, and publications related to child and adolescent health, trauma, community health, and neurobehavioral development. Specific skills necessary include program planning, evaluation, and research methodologies including advanced statistical modeling approaches. Specific experience necessary includes working within interdisciplinary teams, navigating complex environments that require collaboration, high-level reliability, and strategic communication.

In addition to developing and maintaining a funded research portfolio, ideal candidates will also be a licensed and credentialed clinical provider, executing a clinical practice in pediatric neurology at the UNC Children’s Pediatric Neurology Clinic on Farrington Road in Chapel Hill, and/or on Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Doctorate level education such as PhD (or MD/PhD), DNP, or equivalent from an accredited university.
• At least 1 year of postdoctoral research training with evidence of independent research.
• Strong track record of first-author, peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.
• Publications must include topic areas of neurodevelopmental disorders, child and adolescent health, and neurobehavioral development in human populations.
• Experience in clinical care in pediatrics or neurology.
• Experience developing or contributing to extramurally funded research programs.
• Experience with neuroimaging data and advanced statistical modeling.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• The ideal candidate is a clinician-scientist holding a dual DNP-PhD or MD-PhD, with preference give to clinician-scientists who also hold a Master’s in Public Health.
• The candidate should have experience as both an advanced practice provider (DNP) and researcher (PhD), ideally with children with neurodevelopmental disorders and neuroimaging research.