Section Chief, Behavioral Neurology

The University of Chicago’s Department of Neurology is seeking a full-time Behavioral Neurologist at any rank to serve as Section Chief of Behavioral Neurology. The Section Chief will lead the clinical team within the Section and the Center for Comprehensive Care and Research on Memory Disorders (The Memory Center) and collaborate closely with the Healthy Aging & Alzheimer’s Research Care (HAARC) Center, a multidisciplinary hub for research in aging, Alzheimer’s disease, and related dementias (ADRD). The HAARC Center is dedicated to advancing discovery in neurobiologic, cognitive, genetic, lifestyle, psychosocial, and related factors that promote resilience, resistance, and health span.

The Section Chief will lead a multidisciplinary team that includes neurology, psychiatry, geriatrics, nursing, and social work, while maintaining an active clinical practice. The Section Chief will guide the strategic growth of the Section that spans UChicago Medicine and NorthShore hospitals and clinics and their community programs, expand participation in ADRD-related clinical trials, recruit and mentor faculty, clinical associates, and advanced practice providers, and develop or extend a program of scholarship aligned with his/her expertise. Teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty are core expectations of this role.

This position offers an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced physician with demonstrated strengths in clinical care, research, practice management, teaching, and faculty mentorship. We seek a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive leader to support a highly engaged clinical team and to continue advancing high-quality, team-based care.

This position may require some ambulatory practice at UChicago Medicine offsite practices. Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon qualifications. This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Scholarly and research activities may align with and enhance existing strengths within the Biological Sciences Division, including neurobiology, computational neuroscience, genetics, neuroimaging, and immunology. The appointee will have opportunities to collaborate with the Neuroscience Institute, the Institute for Population and Precision Health, the Aging Research Program within the Section of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, the Center for Neurocognitive Outcomes Improvement Research, the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, and other programs and institutes across the University.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) hold or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois, 3) be Board certified or eligible in Neurology, and 4) have completed a least one year of postdoctoral training in behavioral neurology/cognitive disorders or related areas such as neuropsychiatry, preventive neurology, or vascular cognitive neurology.

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/185962. Applicants must upload: CV including bibliography and cover letter. Review of applications ends when the position is filled.