Physician-Neuroscientist Faculty Position

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a full-time tenure-track Investigator at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. This role offers the opportunity to develop a research program in clinical and translational neuroscience, utilizing cutting-edge approaches to study major psychiatric illnesses. Candidates will benefit from access to a diverse patient base and state-of-the-art facilities. Competitive start-up packages are provided, and the position remains open until filled, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about neuroscience and psychiatry.

Benefits

Competitive start-up packages

State-of-the-art neuroscience facilities

Collaborative research environment

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD required with clinical training in psychiatry.
• Strong track record of impactful research and postdoctoral training.

Responsibilities

• Develop an internationally recognized research program.
• Contribute to the educational mission of the institution.

Skills

Clinical Neuroscience

Translational Neuroscience

Research Program Development

Psychiatric Illness Treatment

Education

MD

MD/PhD

Job description

Job ID

46362

Location

Chicago, Illinois

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Tenure-Eligible Physician-Neuroscientist Faculty Position
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Northwestern Center for Psychiatric Neuroscience
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time tenure-track Investigator at the rank of Assistant Professor with interest in developing a research program in clinical and/or translational neuroscience. Successful candidates will utilize cutting-edge clinical or basic neuroscience approaches to study the pathophysiology and/or treatment of major psychiatric illness. Candidates working in the areas of TMS treatments, functional neuroimaging and EEG, clinical/interventional trials, or preclinical translational neuroscience are encouraged to apply. For clinical scientists, candidates will have access to broad patient base in the areas of mood disorders, psychosis including first episode, and trauma-related disorders, and state-of-the-art neuroscience facilities, cores, and laboratory space for preclinical neuroscientists. The selected faculty member will join a vibrant, multidisciplinary, and highly collaborative community of neuroscientists and clinicians at the Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern University.

Qualified candidates will have an MD or MD/PhD, completed clinical training in general psychiatry or subspecialty and be Board Eligible or Certified in adult psychiatry, have productive postdoctoral training, and a strong track record of impactful research. Responsibilities of the position include creating an internationally recognized and extramurally funded research program and contributing to the educational mission of the institution. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the clinical and educational missions of the department.

Competitive start-up packages and space are offered. The start date is negotiable, and the position will remain open until filled.

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