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Get Access To All JobsDepartment Neurology - 411801
Posting Open Date 04/20/2026
Application Deadline 05/04/2026
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Research Assistant Professor - Child Neurology
Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID FAC0005883
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2026
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
Position Summary
The Department of Neurology, Division of Child Neurology, is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant Professor to conduct research in pediatric neurology, neurodevelopmental disorders, and neurogenetic conditions.
The priority is to partner with leading organizations in these disciplines at the University of North Carolina – such as the Carolina Institute of Developmental Disabilities, the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Development Behavior and Learning, and Division of Pediatric Genetics & Metabolism – to conduct groundbreaking clinical trials advancing understanding and treatment of these conditions. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting edge translational applications in pediatric neurodevelopmental disabilities, conducting research and providing clinical care.
Ideal candidates will bring enthusiasm for pediatric neuroscience, and enjoy working in a fast-moving and collaborative environment, with involvement in conducting clinical trial visits, neurological exams, and lumbar punctures. Candidates must demonstrate a Doctorate-level training background, experience in clinical research, and publications related to child and adolescent health, trauma, community health, and neurobehavioral development. Specific skills necessary include program planning, evaluation, and research methodologies including advanced statistical modeling approaches. Specific experience necessary includes working within interdisciplinary teams, navigating complex environments that require collaboration, high-level reliability, and strategic communication.
In addition to developing and maintaining a funded research portfolio, ideal candidates will also be a licensed and credentialed clinical provider, executing a clinical practice in pediatric neurology at the UNC Children’s Pediatric Neurology Clinic on Farrington Road in Chapel Hill, and/or on Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
* Doctorate level education such as PhD (or MD/PhD), DNP, or equivalent from an accredited university.
* At least 1 year of postdoctoral research training with evidence of independent research.
* Strong track record of first-author, peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.
* Publications must include topic areas of neurodevelopmental disorders, child and adolescent health, and neurobehavioral development in human populations.
* Experience in clinical care in pediatrics or neurology.
* Experience developing or contributing to extramurally funded research programs.
* Experience with neuroimaging data and advanced statistical modeling.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
* The ideal candidate is a clinician-scientist holding a dual DNP-PhD or MD-PhD, with preference given to clinician-scientists who also hold a Master’s in Public Health.
* The candidate should have experience as both an advanced practice provider (DNP) and researcher (PhD), ideally with children with neurodevelopmental disorders and neuroimaging research.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Department Neurology - 411801
Posting Open Date 04/20/2026
Application Deadline 05/04/2026
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Research Assistant Professor - Child Neurology
Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID FAC0005883
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2026
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
Position Summary
The Department of Neurology, Division of Child Neurology, is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant Professor to conduct research in pediatric neurology, neurodevelopmental disorders, and neurogenetic conditions.
The priority is to partner with leading organizations in these disciplines at the University of North Carolina – such as the Carolina Institute of Developmental Disabilities, the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Development Behavior and Learning, and Division of Pediatric Genetics & Metabolism – to conduct groundbreaking clinical trials advancing understanding and treatment of these conditions. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting edge translational applications in pediatric neurodevelopmental disabilities, conducting research and providing clinical care.
Ideal candidates will bring enthusiasm for pediatric neuroscience, and enjoy working in a fast-moving and collaborative environment, with involvement in conducting clinical trial visits, neurological exams, and lumbar punctures. Candidates must demonstrate a Doctorate-level training background, experience in clinical research, and publications related to child and adolescent health, trauma, community health, and neurobehavioral development. Specific skills necessary include program planning, evaluation, and research methodologies including advanced statistical modeling approaches. Specific experience necessary includes working within interdisciplinary teams, navigating complex environments that require collaboration, high-level reliability, and strategic communication.
In addition to developing and maintaining a funded research portfolio, ideal candidates will also be a licensed and credentialed clinical provider, executing a clinical practice in pediatric neurology at the UNC Children’s Pediatric Neurology Clinic on Farrington Road in Chapel Hill, and/or on Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
* Doctorate level education such as PhD (or MD/PhD), DNP, or equivalent from an accredited university.
* At least 1 year of postdoctoral research training with evidence of independent research.
* Strong track record of first-author, peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.
* Publications must include topic areas of neurodevelopmental disorders, child and adolescent health, and neurobehavioral development in human populations.
* Experience in clinical care in pediatrics or neurology.
* Experience developing or contributing to extramurally funded research programs.
* Experience with neuroimaging data and advanced statistical modeling.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
* The ideal candidate is a clinician-scientist holding a dual DNP-PhD or MD-PhD, with preference given to clinician-scientists who also hold a Master’s in Public Health.
* The candidate should have experience as both an advanced practice provider (DNP) and researcher (PhD), ideally with children with neurodevelopmental disorders and neuroimaging research.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Research Assistant Professor
Translate your CV into a U.S. resume
U.S. hiring committees expect a two-page resume, not a full academic CV. Condense your research output to three or four flagship publications and lead with your dissertation focus and grant history to signal specialty occupation fit immediately.
Target R1 universities with active research funding
Departments with active NSF or NIH grants hire Research Assistant Professors far more frequently than teaching-focused institutions. Search DOL's FLAG portal for Labor Condition Applications filed under your research discipline to identify departments that have sponsored E-3 workers before.
Ask about LCA timing before accepting an offer
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your visa application can proceed. Confirm your prospective department has submitted the LCA and ask for the certified copy before you book your consulate appointment, as certification typically takes seven business days.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your paperwork
Research Assistant Professor sponsorship involves an LCA, a prevailing wage determination, and consulate preparation. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so your start date isn't delayed by administrative errors.
Clarify your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
USCIS requires that a Research Assistant Professor position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. If your offer letter describes duties broadly, ask HR to revise it to reference your discipline explicitly, as vague language can create problems at the consulate.
Time your application around the academic hiring cycle
Most U.S. university departments finalize Research Assistant Professor offers between February and April for positions starting in August. Submitting your E-3 application in May or June aligns with consulate availability in Sydney and Melbourne before the semester begins.
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Find Research Assistant Professor JobsResearch Assistant Professor E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Research Assistant Professor jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Research Assistant Professor positions where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Beyond that, university departmental websites and academic job boards in your field post positions that specify visa support. When you apply, confirm with HR that the department has sponsored E-3 workers previously, since not all research-focused universities have gone through the LCA process before.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Research Assistant Professor role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes, in virtually all cases. A Research Assistant Professor position requires a specific doctoral or master's-level background in a defined field, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. The key is that your offer letter must describe duties tied to your discipline. Generic language like 'research and related duties' can create complications at the consulate, so request that HR ties the role description to your specific area of expertise.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Research Assistant Professor roles?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for Australian academics. There is no annual lottery, no cap that restricts the number of applications, and you can apply directly at a U.S. consulate in Australia rather than waiting for USCIS to approve a petition. H-1B requires a lottery selection before any petition can be filed, meaning many qualified applicants never get a slot. For a role tied to a specific research start date or grant cycle, the E-3's predictable timeline is a meaningful advantage.
Can I change universities or research departments after arriving on an E-3?
Yes, but your E-3 status is tied to a specific employer. If you move to a new university or department, your new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need to obtain a new E-3 visa stamp at a consulate before or after the transition, depending on your situation. Short gaps between positions can affect your status, so coordinate the timing with both institutions and confirm the new LCA is certified before your last day at the original position.
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