Neurodevelopmental Scientist

The Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics at the University of Virginia seek a distinguished faculty member with expertise in neurodevelopmental science to join our esteemed community of researchers and clinicians.

This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the University's 2030 plan, which recognizes Brain and Neuroscience as a major societal challenge and opportunity. As part of a major University-wide investment in this area, the successful candidate will be part of a coordinated faculty recruitment effort to strengthen the community of neuroscientists across the University.

The appointee will have a strong research program that can attract and sustain extramural funding, with a focus on areas such as early biomarkers of intellectual disabilities, perinatal experiences, and early interventions to mitigate the negative impact of prematurity and the NICU environment on brain development.

The successful candidate will be an investigator with an MD, DO, PhD, MD/PhD, or DO/PhD, with a record of research accomplishments demonstrating current achievements. They will also demonstrate the ability to facilitate connections between fundamental and applied scientists by directly linking findings from the bench to the bedside.

The University of Virginia and affiliated UVAHealth form the premier institution for medical research and clinical care in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our UVA Children's Hospital was recently ranked the number 1 children's hospital in Virginia by the U.S. News & World Report.

The appointee will join an outstanding faculty comprised of internationally-renowned pediatric neurologists, neurodevelopmental pediatricians, developmental behavioral pediatricians, and neonatologists. The University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, VA, situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains and picturesque Shenandoah Valley, just 100 miles from Washington, DC.

The successful candidate will be expected to be board-eligible or board-certified and provide clinical care to children within their specialty of pediatric neurology, neurodevelopmental disabilities, developmental behavioral pediatrics, or neonatology.

The University of Virginia is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to these values.

Application Instructions:

• Complete an application online with the following documents:
• Cover letter
• CV/resume
• Statement of contributions or potential contributions to the UVA Health ASPIRE values.
• Professional reference list