Child Neurologist

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. UC Davis Children’s Hospital has a 13‑bed pediatric emergency department, 49‑bed nationally‑ranked Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit averaging more than 500 admissions per year, 24‑bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit/Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit 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 MD, DO, or MD/PhD California Medical license or license eligibility Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment Additional Qualifications 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 Evidence of success in obtaining extramural funding and/or administering clinical trials preferred for the Clinical Neurology series Position open to comprehensive/general Child Neurology as well as all subspecialty interests; interest in inpatient neurology 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 – 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) Apply Link Apply link: Help Contact View email address on click.appcast.io Job Location Sacramento, CA EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr