Clinical & Research Psychologist: Psychedelic Therapies

University System of Georgia; Georgia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Wellness options

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking an Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Health Behavior to lead psychedelic-assisted clinical research while maintaining a limited clinical practice. The role emphasizes leadership in trial design, implementation, and expansion within a multidisciplinary program.

The position focuses on clinical research and teaching, with opportunities for mentorship, grant activity, and collaboration across Augusta University and partner institutions.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Completion of an APA-accredited internship.
• Licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist in Georgia.
• Demonstrated record of peer‑reviewed publications and clinical research.
• Experience conducting human subjects research and psychiatry residency training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct clinical research studies involving psychedelic administration and related psychiatric interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators across Augusta University and external research partners.
• Provide leadership and supervision for research staff, including postdoctoral fellows and coordinators.
• Mentor junior investigators and trainees in research methods and scientific writing.
• Publish research findings and present at national/international meetings; assist with grant applications.

Skills

Clinical research

Leadership

Mentor

Research methods

Psychedelic research

Education

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology

APA-accredited internship

Job description

Augusta University is seeking an Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Health Behavior to lead psychedelic-assisted clinical research while maintaining a limited clinical practice. The role emphasizes leadership in trial design, implementation, and expansion within a multidisciplinary program.

The position focuses on clinical research and teaching, with opportunities for mentorship, grant activity, and collaboration across Augusta University and partner institutions.