VIPBG Assistant Professor Faculty F71340- Department of Psychiatry
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Education
Posted on July 21, 2023
Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics' (VIPBG's) mission is to study the etiology of psychiatric, substance use, and major biomedical disorders that have a significant behavioral component. Our foci are genetic epidemiology, molecular genetics/genomics, and the development of statistical methods and software to analyze genetic data. We aim to understand the interplay of genetic, environmental and developmental factors in behavioral and mental health, to address public health issues, to educate the next generation of researchers, and to share findings with the scientific community via publications and conference presentations.
Chief Purpose of this position:
The Department of Psychiatry is seeking candidates for an Assistant Professor Faculty member, at Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics' (VIPBG's) The Faculty member will be responsible for recruiting and training interviewers, conducting quality control of their interviews, writing up results for publication in professional journals and having knowledge of psychopathology.
Position Responsibilities:
Teaching- There are no set teaching requirements however the candidate is expected to contribute their expertise to relevant courses taught at the Institute and to mentor graduate students and post-docs working in their research program/laboratory.
Research- The faculty member should have a scholarly/research portfolio which complements the existing expertise in the institute with evidence of multi-disciplinary applications. They are expected to be an engaged collaborator to enhance the research program at the Institute.
Service- Faculty member will serve on Departmental, College, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field, e.g., reviewer, conference organizer etc.
Required Qualifications:
- MD or PhD or equivalent with training in clinical psychology
- Faculty member will be required to have a clear research agenda and a potential for external funding, and potential for scholarship or creative expression to complement and expand existing expertise in the institute
- An interest in areas complementary to current VIPBG expertise, e.g., psychiatric genetics, genomics, biostatistics
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
- Applicants with expertise in statistical genetics, relevant to complex human disorders are especially encouraged to apply
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Open
Rank: Assistant Professor
Months: 12
Department: Psychiatry/ School of Medicine
Salary: Commensurate with experience
ORP Eligibility: Yes
Restricted Status: Yes
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Tammy Beltz
Contact Email: tammy.beltz@vcuhealth.org
Contact Phone: 804-827-0058