Epileptologist - Academic Rank DOQ

University of Nebraska Medical Center • Omaha, NE

10d

About The Position

The Department of Neurological Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center seeks an academic epileptologist with an MD or MD/PhD. The successful candidate will join the inpatient and outpatient clinical care team and contribute to the department’s research activities. Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications.

The UNMC Comprehensive Epilepsy Program is a Level 4 regional epilepsy center with an eight-private-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit serving adults and children. Its active surgical program includes dedicated adult and pediatric neurosurgeons and performs approximately 30–40 epilepsy surgeries and 50–75 VNS implantations annually. The program also has a large Responsive Neurostimulation program, and its Magnetoencephalography center supports epilepsy care and translational research.

The role includes shared call, with advanced practice provider support for inpatient care. Outpatient opportunities include telehealth and outreach clinics serving rural areas. Teaching includes training the Epilepsy Fellow and rotating Neurology Residents. Research opportunities include independent or mentored participation in the department’s translational and clinical research programs.

Requirements

• MD or MD/PhD.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology and Epileptology.
• One to two years of fellowship training in adult or pediatric epilepsy.
• Knowledge of subspecialty-specific diagnostics.

Nice To Haves

• A proven academic record.
• A strong research emphasis.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient epilepsy care as part of the clinical team.
• Participate in shared call.
• Contribute to the department’s clinical and translational research programs, independently or with mentorship.
• Teach the Epilepsy Fellow and rotating Neurology Residents.
• Provide outpatient care through telehealth and rural outreach clinics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree