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Neuropsychologist

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Position overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $130,000-$250,000. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.

Position description

The Department of Neurology at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, is recruiting a full-time Clinical Neuropsychologist in the In-Residence series at the Full Professor rank. Faculty in this series are expected to engage in teaching, independent research, and creative work, demonstrate professional competence and activity, and provide University and public service.

The successful candidate will maintain a successful program of research related to the cognitive neuroscience of epilepsy. The incumbent will also collaborate, as relevant, in other active research at UC Davis in the area of epilepsy. S/he will be expected to participate in teaching activities, including teaching and supervision of clinical neuropsychology fellows and participation in Epilepsy case conferences.

The incumbent will also be expected to provide some outpatient clinical care as a neuropsychologist performing neuropsychological evaluations. S/he may also provide occasional inpatient work, primarily to conduct Wada testing and intra-operative and extra-operative language mapping. All faculty members are required to provide service to the department and University.

The UC Davis Department of Neurology and UC Davis Health teaching hospital are nationally ranked in US News & World Report. UC Davis is an NAEC Level 4 Epilepsy Center. The department has a Clinical Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Program. The department continues to expand with 50 clinical faculty across all neurological specialties with excellent nursing, staff, social work, and pharmacological support.

For the full position description and to apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF04899.

This position will remain open until filled through April 30, 2023. Qualified applicants should upload a cover letter, Curriculum vitae, Statement of Research, Statement of Contributions to Diversity, and contact information for 3 professional references.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must possess or be eligible for the following:
• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in an APA Accredited Clinical Psychology Program with a specialization in Neuropsychology
• Completion of a one-year APA approved internship with specialization in Neuropsychology
• Completion of a two-year postdoctoral level experience in Clinical Neuropsychology
• California license as Clinical Psychologist or license eligibility
• An outstanding record of research creativity, independence, and productivity
• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain extramurally funded research
programs
• Teaching experience at the graduate or postdoctoral level
• Ability to foster collegiality and work collaboratively in a diverse environment
• Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter

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

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF04899

Help contact: jaten@ucdavis.edu

About UC Davis

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We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals’ with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

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Job location

Sacramento, CA