Academic Pediatric Neurosurgeon

The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Virginia seeks candidates for a tenure-eligible clinical faculty position.

Responsibilities include:

• Clinical: Continue and build our pediatric neurosurgery practice. Cover overnight subspecialty pediatric neurosurgery call. Contribute in general practice.

• Education: Support resident education and research, including supervision in operating room, inpatient wards, clinic and labs. Participate in fellow, resident and medical student teaching sessions, and in regional and national presentations.

• Research: Engage in clinical trials and clinical research projects, apply for internal and external grants to support this research, and publish results.

Qualified candidates must have a MD and completion of a residency in neurological surgery and a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery, and be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatric Neurosurgery. Candidates must have significant surgical experience, with a demonstrated track record of successful research activity.

Salary, rank, and tenure are commensurate with education and experience.

For additional information about the position, please contact Department administrator Paul Doherty at

For more information about the department: neurosurgery/.

This position will remain open until filled and review of applications will begin 30 days after posting. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

To Apply:

Please apply through 193917. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV

• Cover Letter - please include how you learned about this position

• Contact information for at least 3 references

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jon Freeman, Recruiter at .

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Application Process

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The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.