Research Faculty – Psychiatric Genetics & Behavioral Genomics

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Start-up packages

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University’s VIPBG seeks two tenure-track faculty candidates in Psychiatry with strong training in statistical and behavioral genetics/genomics. The roles emphasize obtaining external funding, publishing, teaching, and service, with potential joint appointments.

Start-up packages are available and rank/tenure are commensurate with experience. The position invites collaboration across departments, mentoring of graduate students, and active participation in the scientific

Qualifications

• MD or PhD or equivalent with training in statistical genetics/genomics, behavioral genetics/genomics, computational genetics/genomics and/or neuroimaging.
• Clear research agenda with potential for external funding and scholarship.
• Interest in areas complementary to VIPBG expertise, e.g., psychiatric or substance use genetics/genomics.

Responsibilities

• Teaching contribution to relevant courses and mentorship of graduate students and post‑docs.
• Engaged research portfolio with multi-disciplinary collaborations to grow the institute’s program.
• Serve on committees and contribute to professional activities in the field.

Skills

Statistical genetics/genomics

Behavior genetics/genomics

Computational genetics/genomics

Neuroimaging research

Funding acquisition potential

Python

R

Education

MD or PhD or equivalent

Tools

OpenMx

SEM modeling

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University’s VIPBG seeks two tenure-track faculty candidates in Psychiatry with strong training in statistical and behavioral genetics/genomics. The roles emphasize obtaining external funding, publishing, teaching, and service, with potential joint appointments.

Start-up packages are available and rank/tenure are commensurate with experience. The position invites collaboration across departments, mentoring of graduate students, and active participation in the scientific