Open Rank

UNC-Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

14d

About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for an open rank, tenure track faculty position. The Department of Psychiatry (https://www.med.unc.edu/psych/) provides an outstanding environment for groundbreaking research, clinical care, career development and interface with colleagues and other units that perform basic, translational, and clinical research. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent, innovative, and internationally recognized research program focused on neurotherapeutics, with an emphasis on Psychotic Disorders and Molecular Drug Discovery and the interplay of genetics in these areas. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out research projects independently; design and execute research experiments, perform data analysis, write manuscripts, and publish results. Responsible for establishing vigorous independent externally funded research programs to complement research strengths and goals of the department and university. Will develop new methods and technology and work collaboratively with others in the laboratory and in the department. The position is responsible for assisting with training and supervision of students, postdocs, and technicians. The candidate will also be expected to dedicate a small portion of their effort (15-30%) to clinical care of patients with a focus on psychotic disorders. In addition, there will be ample opportunities to participate in teaching activities (genetic counseling interns, medical students, residents/fellows, and graduate students) in both clinical and academic settings and engage in collaborative research. Faculty appointment level and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Candidates should have a solid record of scholarly productivity, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, fellowship awards, and participation in national and international meetings.
We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to UNC -Chapel Hill’s commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

Develop an independent, innovative, and internationally recognized research program focused on neurotherapeutics, with an emphasis on Psychotic Disorders and Molecular Drug Discovery and the interplay of genetics in these areas.
Carry out research projects independently
Design and execute research experiments
Perform data analysis
Write manuscripts and publish results
Establish vigorous independent externally funded research programs to complement research strengths and goals of the department and university.
Develop new methods and technology and work collaboratively with others in the laboratory and in the department.
Assist with training and supervision of students, postdocs, and technicians.
Dedicate a small portion of their effort (15-30%) to clinical care of patients with a focus on psychotic disorders.
Participate in teaching activities (genetic counseling interns, medical students, residents/fellows, and graduate students) in both clinical and academic settings and engage in collaborative research.