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University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
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Job overview
University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill is hiring an Open Rank. The UNC Department of Psychiatry at the UNC School of Medicine is seeking an exceptional scientist for a full-time, tenure-track faculty researcher. The successful candidate will focus on how the prenatal and early childhood environment shapes social and emotional development through childhood. They will develop an independent program of externally funded research and collaborate with others in Psychiatry and the Carolina Institute for Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
Key focus areas include Develop an independent program of externally funded research, Collaborate with others in Psychiatry and the Carolina Institute for Neurodevelopmental Disorders, and Provide high-quality research mentorship to trainees.
Successful candidates bring Exceptional Scientist, Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty Researcher, and Independent Program Of Externally Funded Research. Important skills include Computational Skills, Research Mentorship, Designing Research Studies, Executing Research Studies, Building Team Science Collaborations, and Conducting Data Analysis. Preferred (not required): Translational Neuroscience, Basic Research, Clinical Research, and Interdisciplinary Collaboration.
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Full job description
Employment Type: Permanent Faculty
Vacancy ID: FAC0006033
Salary Range: Dependent on Experience and Qualifications
Position Summary/Description:
The UNC Department of Psychiatry at the UNC School of Medicine is seeking an exceptional scientist for a full-time, tenure-track faculty researcher focused on the prenatal and early childhood environment shapes social and emotional development through childhood. Of particular interest are candidates with interests in maternal health, neurodevelopmental disorders, and how markers of transdiagnostic neurodevelopmental risk may emerge and change across infancy. The Department of Psychiatry provides an outstanding environment for translational neuroscience, basic and clinical research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and career development.
Under the new Chair, Dr. Warren Taylor, the Department of Psychiatry is growing its clinical and research expertise in perinatal mental health, early childhood mood and anxiety disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders. The successful candidate will develop an independent program of externally funded research. They will also collaborate with others in Psychiatry and the Carolina Institute for Neurodevelopmental Disorders to serve as a bridge between key research groups. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in these areas, as well as important computational skills so they will serve as a resource for other investigators in the Department.
In addition to developing a robust independent research program, the faculty member will also provide high-quality research mentorship to trainees in the Department of Psychiatry, including medical students, residents, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career faculty. Primary responsibilities include designing and executing research studies; building team science collaborations; conducting data analysis; disseminating results; publishing in high-impact scientific journals; and securing extramural grant funding. This position represents a critical investment in UNC’s strategic vision to transform research and care for mothers and children with mental health conditions to both better understand how and when to intervene to improve longer-term outcomes.
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of research excellence partnered with expert clinical care. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
The vision of UNC is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
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