Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgeon-Faculty (MD/DO) - UNC School of Medicine

• 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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Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgeon-Faculty (MD/DO)

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 selected candidate will become part of a dynamic academic environment comprised of 12 neurosurgeons representing diverse subspecialty expertise, supported by robust clinical, research, and educational infrastructure across the UNC School of Medicine and UNC Health.

The department provides comprehensive neurosurgical care, including:

• Aneurysms and cerebrovascular disease
• Brain tumors
• Epilepsy and functional neurosurgery
• Spine and head trauma
• Hydrocephalus
• Pituitary and skull base surgery
• Spinal neurosurgery
• Pediatric and fetal neurosurgery

The department has experienced significant growth in recent years, including the recruitment of surgeon-scientists and master clinicians, as well as the addition of a highly skilled multimedia medical illustration team. A new neurosurgical outpatient center has been established within the Ambulatory Care Center (ACC). UNC Health has invested in advanced technologies, including laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT), robotic platforms, and high- and low-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU/LIFU). The department has also launched new programs in peripheral nerve and spinal oncology. Research and philanthropic support continue to expand, with $2.52M in grant funding and $2.95M in philanthropic contributions. The department has also demonstrated improved performance in Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings and U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide surgical care for patients with epilepsy and movement disorders in close collaboration with neurology specialists

• Participate actively in the education and mentorship of residents, fellows, and medical students

• Contribute to the department’s research mission, including:

• Advancing understanding of neurological disease mechanisms

• Exploring the biologic and physiologic basis of neurosurgical interventions

• Developing and refining surgical techniques for epilepsy and functional disorders

• Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations across UNC’s neuroscience, imaging, and engineering communities

A research support package, including start-up resources and protected time, will be provided based on the candidate’s experience, academic achievements, and funding history.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
• Board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
• Fellowship training in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of North Carolina
• Ability to obtain credentials to practice within the UNC Health Care System
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with neurosurgical, critical care, and multidisciplinary clinical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in the evaluation and surgical treatment of epilepsy
• Experience with microelectrode-guided deep brain stimulation (DBS); experience with asleep DBS preferred
• Strong clinical track record and commitment to academic productivity
• For senior candidates, a history of extramural funding, innovation, and impactful scholarly publications