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The Department of Neurology at the University of Virginia is seeking an exceptional faculty-level scientist with expertise in neurodegeneration or caregiver science to join our vibrant community of neuroscientists. As part of a major University-wide investment in this area, we are committed to enhancing ongoing research in the neurodegeneration/caregiver science space and fostering a collaborative environment that promotes innovation and discovery.

• Conduct innovative research in neurodegeneration or caregiver science, with a focus on early biomarkers of dementia, risk factors, and interventions to mitigate the onset of dementia or mitigate the negative impacts and cognitive and other health risks of caregiving.
• Develop and maintain a strong ongoing research program that can attract and sustain extramural funding.
• Facilitate connections between fundamental and applied scientists by directly linking findings from the bench to the bedside.
• Be deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Clinicians will be expected to be board-eligible or board-certified and provide clinical care to adults within their specialty of neurology, neuropsychology, sleep or behavioral psychology.

The University of Virginia is a premier institution for medical research and clinical care in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our region boasts outstanding opportunities for outdoor recreation year-round, including hiking, water-based recreation, and skiing. Charlottesville is routinely listed among the most desirable cities in which to live, raise a family, and retire.

• A highly collaborative environment with access to several research-oriented schools and centers across the University of Virginia grounds.
• Support from the Provost and the Deans of various schools to enhance ongoing research in the neurodegeneration/caregiver science space.
• Opportunities to join the UVA Brain Institute and the broader neuroscience community.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.