Neuropathology Physician - Permanent - Washington, DC

Updated 10/22/26
Washington, Washington DC, United States
Physician
Pathology-Neuropathology

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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Academic/Training Program Hospital
Visa Sponsorship No
Experience Level 2 years

Job description

Job description

Aya Healthcare is seeking a Neuropathologist to serve as Director of Neuropathology and Endowed Chair in Molecular Neuropathology at Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC. Permanent position; start date 12/7/2026.

  • 313-bed quaternary care academic pediatric hospital and Level I trauma center
  • Top-rated NICU in the nation plus Cardiac and Pediatric Intensive Care Units
  • Academic appointment recommended at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
  • Lead a research program in the Brain Tumor Institute focused on pediatric brain tumors

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as Director of Neuropathology, leading neuropathological services in the Division of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
• Expand clinical diagnostics for neurological disorders, particularly molecularly based testing
• As Endowed Chair in Molecular Neuropathology, lead a research team studying the molecular basis of pediatric brain tumors in the Brain Tumor Institute

Qualifications

• MD or DO; Board Certified/Eligible in Neuropathology with fellowship or advanced training
• DC license required (will accept candidates who need to be licensed)
• Prior successful grant funding in molecular biology, neuro-oncology and neuropathology
• Record of academic publication in brain cancer
• 2 years of experience; strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for teaching

Working Hours

Full-time permanent academic leadership position; day schedule

For more information and to apply, please apply via the DocCafe link, or schedule time to speak with me via the calendar link below.

Calendar Link: https://www.doccafe.com/click/Bp9VW5xM

Look forward to speaking with you!

Richard Gallagher
Physician Recruiter | Aya Healthcare
[email protected]
P: 858.766.6696 | M: 714.884.2124
5930 Cornerstone Court West, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92121
https://www.ayahealthcare.com/

Skills

Neuropathology | Molecular Pathology | Pediatric Brain Tumors | Academic Medicine | Research | Permanent

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