Physician Scientist

Massachusetts General Physicians Organization•Belmont, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry at Mass General Brigham (MGB) and Harvard Medical School (HMS) invite applications for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level from qualified individuals engaged in basic, preclinical systems neuroscience research aimed to improve understanding of the pathophysiology and treatment of neuropsychiatric, neurodevelopmental or substance use disorders. The position is based at McLean Hospital, a private psychiatric hospital with the largest research program of its kind in the United States. The preclinical research community at McLean offers basic, cell, molecular, and systems neuroscience approaches, complementing neuroimaging, translational and clinical neuroscience targeting a variety of conditions, including (but not limited to) mood and anxiety disorders, drug- and alcohol-related substance use disorders, eating disorders, developmental disorders (e.g., autism), and neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Alzheimer's disease). We seek an investigator with a track record of innovation and excellence in basic systems neuroscience research, with particular emphasis on how whole-body effectors (neurosteroids, inflammatory cytokines) and endogenous regulatory systems (e.g., endocannabinoids) modify responses to stress, as well as experience with participating in translational collaborations that bridge the gap between studies in animal models and in humans. Opportunities exist for developing strong collaborations within McLean Hospital and across the MGB and HMS systems.

Requirements

Ph.D. and/or M.D. or professional doctorate
Appropriate postdoctoral experience
A record of extramural funding and publications indicative of demonstrated expertise
Meet the academic criteria for appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School
Massachusetts medical license
Board-certified/board-eligible

Nice To Haves

Track record of innovation and excellence in basic systems neuroscience research
Particular emphasis on how whole-body effectors (neurosteroids, inflammatory cytokines) and endogenous regulatory systems (e.g., endocannabinoids) modify responses to stress
Experience with participating in translational collaborations that bridge the gap between studies in animal models and in humans

Responsibilities

Develop and/or maintain a competitive, independent, and largely externally funded research program.
Engage in supervision, training, and educational activities that support their program while enriching the MGB and HMS communities.