Behavioral Neurology Physician-Scientist [Req#: 865251, Position#: 127194]

Description

The Cognitive/Memory Disorders Section in the Department of Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated academic Behavioral Neurology Physician Scientist to join our interdisciplinary team.  This faculty position combines clinical expertise in cognitive and behavioral neurology with a robust research program aimed at understanding and treating disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy Body dementia, and related cognitive syndromes.  The successful candidate will divide their time between patient care and scientific investigatino, with strong institutional support for research infrastructure, grant development, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Duties:
  • provide expert diagnosis and care for patients with cognitive, behavioral, and neurodegenerative disorders.
  • Supervise and teach neurology residents and medical students.  Participate in memory and cognitive disorder clinics and case conferences
• Research Duties:
  • Lead or contribute to a productive and externally funded research program in behavioral or cognitive neurology
  • Design and conduct translational, clinical, or basic neuroscience studies related to cognitive disorders
  • Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific meetings
  • Pursue independent research funding from agencies such as the NIH or private foundations
• Teaching and Mentorship:
  • Mentor residents, fellows, graudate students, or postdoctoral researchers
  • Contribute to academic programs and didactic teaching in neurology and neuroscience

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD 
• Board certified/board eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for adult or child neurology
• Completed fellowship training in Behavioral Neurology, Cognitive Neurology or Neurodegenerative Disorders
• Demonstrated research productivity in relevant ADRD areas
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Texas
• Track record or strong potential for securing independent research funding

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in interdisciplinary or translational research environments especially ADRC or other AD research center programs
• Active or pending research grants (e.g., NIH K or R series)
• Expertise in biomarkers, neuroimaging, digital cognitive assessments, or other areas of ADRD research

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/