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UT Southwestern Medical Center lists this Neurology - General opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Details
Client Name
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Job Type
Permanent
Offering
Physician
Profession
Neurology
Specialty
General
Job ID
Shift Details
Shift
Full Time Days
Scheduled Hours
40
Job Order Details
Start Date
10/03/2026
Job 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
• 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
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.
Benefits
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Client Details
Address
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
City
Dallas
State
TX
Zip Code
75390
Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
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