Neuropsychologist - Memory and Cognitive Disorders

The Department of Neurology at the University of North Carolina is seeking an accomplished senior faculty member at the Full Professor (Fixed-Term) level to join our Memory and Cognitive Disorders Division. We are recruiting an individual with advanced expertise in Neuropsychology, cognitive disorders, and aging related neurological conditions, with demonstrated excellence in research, clinical care, and academic leadership. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience developing, directing, and sustaining large multidisciplinary programs, units, or Centers, as well as a strong history of leading nationally funded research projects. The ideal applicant will be a nationally recognized expert with a distinguished record of impactful scholarship, extramural funding, clinical innovation, mentorship, and contributions to fields such as: neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience; aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease; large-scale, multisite clinical and translational research.

The faculty member will lead and expand a robust research portfolio by serving as a principal investigator or co investigator on major federally or foundation funded studies, including projects supported by agencies such as the NIH and the Alzheimer's Association, while also strengthening and enhancing clinical programs in cognitive assessment, memory care, and interdisciplinary dementia services. In this role, the individual will foster collaboration across UNC's departments, research consortia, statewide networks, and community partners, and will serve as a core contributor to multidisciplinary clinical and research teams focused on aging, dementia, and cognitive disorders. Responsibilities also include providing clinical neuropsychological assessment services for patients with cognitive aging, mild cognitive impairment, dementia, and complex neurological conditions through both in person and telehealth modalities, as well as teaching and supervising postdoctoral fellows, interns, residents, medical students, and other trainees across programs. Additionally, the faculty member will engage in leadership opportunities within clinical programs, fellowship training, and Center level or institution wide initiatives.