Assistant Professor - Neuropsychiatric Neuroscience

UCSF Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The UCSF Department of Psychiatry invites applications for an Assistant Professor level Basic Neuroscientist at the Weill Institute for Neurosciences, Mission Bay campus. The role emphasizes building an innovative, funded program in basic neuroscience related to neuropsychiatric disorders and promoting diversity and inclusion within the department.

Candidates with MD/PhD or equivalent and a strong publication record are preferred; PhDs with deep interest in psychiatric disorders will also be

Qualifications

• MD, PhD, or equivalent.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Track record of investigational work in basic neurosciences relevant to neuropsychiatric disorders.
• Track record of collaborative approach to research.

Responsibilities

• Report to the UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Vice Chair for Research.
• Build and direct an actively-funded basic neuroscience research program.
• Collaborate effectively and develop joint programs with faculty members within the Department of Psychiatry, other departments at UCSF, and other colleagues to promote basic neuroscience research.
• Participate in departmental, university, and/or public service.

Skills

Peer-reviewed publications

Collaborative research

Neuroscience research

Education

MD, PhD, or equivalent

Job description

The UCSF Department of Psychiatry invites applications for an Assistant Professor level Basic Neuroscientist at the Weill Institute for Neurosciences, Mission Bay campus. The role emphasizes building an innovative, funded program in basic neuroscience related to neuropsychiatric disorders and promoting diversity and inclusion within the department.

Candidates with MD/PhD or equivalent and a strong publication record are preferred; PhDs with deep interest in psychiatric disorders will also be