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Child Neurologist

Position overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $375,000. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan

Application Window

Open date: October 11, 2024

Next review date: Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 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 growing Child Neurology 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 four Child Neurologists, five Pediatric Epileptologists, and two Nurse Practitioners in delivering care at UC Davis Children’s Hospital and a state-of-the-art 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 began in July 2023, with its inaugural class of trainees beginning neurology rotations in 2025.

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)

  • 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/JPF06738

Help contact: margodfrey@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.

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Job location

Sacramento, CA