AI-Driven Psychiatry Research Faculty

UC San Diego Academic Jobs

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 256,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

UC San Diego invites applications for Psychiatry Research Faculty to advance AI/ML in mental health, bridging clinical psychiatry and data science with real-world data to improve outcomes and care delivery. The appointment includes ladder rank and in-residence tracks with potential extramural funding and a leadership role in computation and translational research within the Department of Psychiatry.

The ideal candidate will lead innovative projects, secure funding, mentor trainees, and develop

Qualifications

PhD in clinical mental health science or MD/equivalent degree.
5+ years of clinical/translational research with an independent extramurally funded program and 25+ publications.
5+ years of teaching/mentorship experience.
PhD candidates with clinical duties must be APA-certified or eligible for CA license.
MD or equivalent with board certification/eligibility and CA medical license eligibility.

Responsibilities

Conduct pioneering research in computational psychiatry and mental health.
Secure and manage extramural funding to support research initiatives.
Publish high‑impact findings in leading journals.
Mentor and inspire AI mental health providers and researchers.
Develop and teach advanced courses in psychiatry and related fields.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify AI tools to enhance clinical practice (may provide clinical services).
Engage in community outreach to promote mental health awareness.