Child Neurologist

Position overview



Salary range:
The salary range for this position is $200,000-$440,000. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan

Application Window

Open date: July 10, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Aug 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Neurology, University of California at Davis, School of Medicine is recruiting a full-time Child Neurologist to join our section. The position is offered in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor (HSCP) or Clinical Neurology series at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank commensurate with experience.

The primary responsibilities of the position include inpatient and outpatient care; teaching medical students, residents, and fellows; developing research and creative work; and providing University and public service. The candidate will share in the call responsibilities of the inpatient consultation service.

The candidate will join our team of 12 child neurologists and two nurse practitioners in delivering care at UC Davis Children's Hospital and dedicated child neurology outpatient clinic. UC Davis Health serves an expansive catchment area in northern California to the Oregon and Nevada borders through the Children's Hospital and a well-established telemedicine program. The UC Davis Children's Hospital has a 13-bed pediatric emergency department, 49-bed nationally-ranked Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) averaging more than 500 admissions per year, 24-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit/Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PICU/PCICU) averaging more than 1,600 admissions annually, 48-bed Pediatrics floor, and 6 operating rooms in the Children's Surgery Center. The Child Neurology Residency Program welcomes two residents each year.

The UC Davis Department of Neurology and UC Davis Health teaching hospital are nationally ranked in US News & World Report. The department continues to expand with over 80 clinical faculty across all neurological specialties with excellent nursing, staff, neuropsychology, social work, and pharmacological support.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

* MD, DO or MD/PhD

* California Medical license or license eligibility

* Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

* Completion of an ACGME approved residency program in child neurology before start date

* Board certification or eligibility in Child Neurology by the ABPN on or before start date Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

* To be eligible for the Clinical Neurology series, evidence of success in obtaining extramural funding and/or administering clinical trials is preferred

* This position is open to comprehensive/general Child Neurology as well as all subspecialty interests. Interest in inpatient neurology is encouraged/preferred. Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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About UC Davis

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled, "Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check.

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and students. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service are embodied by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values. A variety of resources and programs are available to academics, staff, and students that reflect the core values reflected in our strategic plan: "To Boldly Go," our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs' Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400.

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The University of California and UC Davis are committed to offering a wide variety of benefits for employees. The University of California Employee benefits and UC Davis New Employee benefits webpages have additional information.

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Job location
Sacramento, CA