Neurosurgical Oncologist, Brain Tumor Focus - Faculty Position (MD/DO) - UNC School of Medicine
UNC Health · Chapel Hill, NC
Posted October 13, 2026
UNC Medical Center (Chapel Hill) · 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, US, 27514
- Compensation: competitive salary with quality/productivity incentives and full benefits (pay offers are set by experience and internal equity)
- Location: UNC Medical Center (Chapel Hill), NC
- Status: Full Time
- System: UNC Health, an integrated academic health system serving all of North Carolina
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Neurosurgical Oncologist, Brain Tumor Focus-Faculty Position (MD/DO) - UNC School of Medicine
Position Overview
The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the UNC School of Medicine’s Department of Neurosurgery are seeking a full-time physician-scientist (open rank) specializing in the treatment and research of brain tumors to lead the Neurosurgical arm of the UNC Neuro-Oncology Program. This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative clinical and research leader to advance a well-established, multidisciplinary program. Ideal candidates will be fellowship-trained in Neurosurgical Oncology and demonstrate a strong commitment to both clinical excellence and academic inquiry.
Neuro-Oncology Program
The Neuro-Oncology program features a robust and collaborative clinical practice comprised of:
- Neuro-Oncologists and Neurosurgeons with specialized expertise in brain tumors
- Dedicated Radiation Oncologists with advanced clinical and research experience in fractionated radiation therapy and stereotactic radiosurgery
This highly integrated, multidisciplinary structure supports comprehensive patient care and fosters innovation in treatment approaches. The program is further strengthened by:
- A robust clinical trials portfolio
- A centralized clinical trials office providing extensive research infrastructure and support
- Participation in national research networks, including the Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative and the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Qualifications
- M.D. required
- Fellowship training in Neurosurgical Oncology
- Board Certified/Eligible in Neurological Surgery
- Demonstrated experience or strong interest in clinical research and multidisciplinary program leadership
Employer
UNC Health
UNC Health is a not-for-profit integrated health care system owned by the state of North Carolina, with locations across the state. More than 56,000 teammates work together to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities it serves, from the mountains of Caldwell County to the farmland and river towns of eastern North Carolina.
The system is anchored by UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, home of UNC Hospitals, UNC Children's and the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of only about 40 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers nationwide. Physicians there work alongside the faculty of the UNC School of Medicine. UNC Health also includes UNC Health Rex in Raleigh, UNC Health Johnston, Wayne UNC Health Care, UNC Health Lenoir, UNC Health Nash, UNC Health Southeastern, UNC Health Caldwell and a statewide network of UNC Health Medical Group practices.
Physicians can choose academic faculty roles with teaching and research, hospital-based practice, or community-based primary and specialty care in growing towns such as Goldsboro, Smithfield, Kinston, Rocky Mount, Lumberton and Lenoir. Roles offer competitive salaries with quality and productivity incentives, full medical, dental and vision benefits, CME support, retirement plans and paid malpractice coverage, with sign-on and relocation incentives for many positions.
North Carolina offers a high quality of life, with an affordable cost of living, the thriving Research Triangle, four distinct seasons, and the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic coast both within reach.