Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgeon Open Rank

Position Summary
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ( UNC ) invites applications for a fellowship-trained Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgeon to join our growing multidisciplinary program. The successful candidate will join a dynamic academic environment comprising 12 neurosurgeons with expertise across subspecialties supported by robust clinical research and educational infrastructure within the UNC School of Medicine and UNC Health. Neurosurgery Services: Our neurosurgery services include treatment for aneurysms and cerebrovascular disease brain tumor treatment epilepsy and functional neurosurgery spine and head trauma hydrocephalus pituitary and skull base surgery spinal neurosurgery pediatric and fetal neurosurgery. The department has expanded in recent years with new neurosurgical faculty including surgeon-scientists master clinicians and an extraordinarily talented multimedia medical illustration team. There is a new neurosurgical outpatient center at the ACC . UNC Health has acquired the latest technology including the LITT Robot and high/low-intensity focused ultrasound ( HIFU / LIFU ) and the department has established a new peripheral nerve and spinal oncology program. The department generated $2.52M in grant funding and received $2.95M in philanthropic the last few years the department has improved its standing in Blue Ridge and US News & World Report rankings. Primary Responsibilities: Provide surgical care for patients with epilepsy and movement disorders in close collaboration with neurologists specializing in these areas. Participate actively in the education and mentorship of residents fellows and medical students. Contribute to the departments research mission focusing on understanding the mechanisms of neurological disorders the biologic and physiologic basis of neurosurgical interventions and advancing surgical techniques for epilepsy and functional disorders. Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations across UNCs neuroscience imaging and engineering communities. A research support package including start-up resources and protected time will be provided in proportion to the candidates experience academic achievements and funding history.

Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Demonstrated expertise in the evaluation and surgical treatment of epilepsy. Demonstrated expertise in microelectrode-guided deep brain stimulation ( DBS ). Expertise also in asleep DBS preferred. Evidence of a strong clinical track record and commitment to academic productivity. For senior candidates a record of extramural funding innovation and impactful publications is highly desirable.