Physician or Clinician Scientist

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an Open Rank/Tenure‑Track physician or clinician scientist with expertise in addiction research. The successful candidate will develop an independent clinical research program focused on alcohol and substance abuse. Applicants should hold a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD and have experience in addiction-related research and strong clinical skills. The role promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, contributing to the innovative integration of basic and clinical science.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in addiction research.
• Postdoctoral training preferred.
• Research experience relevant to alcohol and/or substance abuse and dependence disorders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an independent clinical research program related to alcohol and/or substance abuse.
• Foster bridges between basic science and clinical addiction medicine.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Experience working with inter‑disciplinary team

Education

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Psychiatry and the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seek an Open Rank/Tenure‑Track physician or clinician scientist with significant experience in addiction research. The major expectation is to develop and maintain an independent clinical research program related to alcohol and/or substance abuse and dependence that fosters bridges between basic science and the clinical addiction medicine program.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

• Postdoctoral training preferred.
• Research experience relevant to alcohol and/or substance abuse and dependence disorders.
• Record of relevant publications and scholarly activity.
• Strong clinical skills and experience working with an inter‑disciplinary team, including trainees from a variety of disciplines.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Not applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.