Open Rank - Assistant, Associate, Professor. Lead Scientist in Psychiatric Neuromodulation Research.

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

70d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry invites applications for a tenure-eligible Assistant, Associate Professor, or Full Professor. We seek outstanding scientists whose research centers on psychiatric human invasive and/or non-invasive neuromodulation (e.g., e.g., DBS, SEEG/ECoG, TMS/tDCS, FUS), electrophysiology, and/or neuroimaging. Clinical translation that aligns with Campus and Department of Psychiatry strengths is preferred (e.g., mood disorders, OCD, PTSD, Tourette's, addiction) with emphasis on network-level mechanisms, biomarker identification, and circuit-based interventions. This faculty member will be expected to collaborate across psychiatry, neurology, neurosurgery, neuroscience, and physiology and to mentor the next generation of trainees in translational neuroscience. Access to state-of-the-art neuromodulation clinics, research cores, and advanced imaging/electrophysiology facilities will support programmatic growth. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Psychiatry is home to one of the most comprehensive neuromodulation programs in the country. Clinically, the department provides a full continuum of evidence-based treatments, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for obsessive-compulsive disorder, Tourette Syndrome, depression, and chronic pain, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), and esketamine. This robust clinical infrastructure creates unparalleled opportunities for translational research directly tied to patient care. Our neuromodulation research portfolio is rapidly expanding, with active studies in TMS, DBS, and low-intensity focused ultrasound, alongside initiatives in adaptive/closed-loop stimulation and biomarker discovery. Faculty benefit from rich cross-departmental collaborations with neurology, neurosurgery, physiology, biomedical engineering, and data science, as well as access to world-class imaging, electrophysiology, and computational resources. Joining CU Anschutz means becoming part of a forward-looking, interdisciplinary environment dedicated to advancing precision psychiatry and circuit-based therapeutics. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the future of neuromodulation research, lead innovative clinical trials, and translate discoveries into meaningful improvements in the lives of patients.

Requirements

PhD, PsyD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent in neuroscience, psychiatry, neuroscience, neurology, or related field
Demonstrated scholarly productivity in neuromodulation, clinical neuroscience, or related field with record of sustained extramural funding (e.g., NIH R01 or equivalent) in the field of psychiatric neuromodulation.
Evidence of national or international recognition in the field

Nice To Haves

2-3 years in an academic research position in the area of psychiatry and/or neuroscience
Expertise in multimodal concurrent stimulation and recording (TMS-fMRI, TMS-iEEG, DBS sensing, etc.).
Experience with advanced neuroimaging, electrophysiology, or computational modeling.
Demonstrated success in interdisciplinary collaboration.
Experience mentoring trainees and building research teams.

Responsibilities

Develop and direct a funded research program in human neuromodulation and brain-circuit mechanisms.
Advance biomarkers of treatment response, precision psychiatry, and multimodal brain stimulation-recording approaches.
Publish in leading peer-reviewed journals and present at major conferences.
Collaborate with faculty across psychiatry, neurology, neurosurgery, neuroscience, engineering, and industry.
Maintain successful track record of NIH funding as a principal investigator
Contribute to multidisciplinary grant applications, team-science initiatives, and clinical translation.
Mentor students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty.
Provide research training in neuromodulation methods (DBS, TMS, multimodal imaging).
Teach in graduate, medical, or fellowship programs as assigned.
Prepare IRB protocols and ensure regulatory compliance for clinical and translational research.
Adhere to ethical standards and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).