VIPBG - Research Faculty F73640 & F73650

Top 2 Percent Scientists; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid leave

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Top 2 Percent Scientists is hiring a Faculty at the Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics (VIPBG). The role involves advancing understanding through research in psychiatric and biomedical disorders, mentoring students, and obtaining grants.

The ideal candidate holds an MD or PhD and has a strong research agenda in statistical genetics. Benefits include health coverage, paid leave, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• MD, PhD, or equivalent in relevant fields.
• Strong research agenda with potential for external funding.
• Commitment to an inclusive professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and expand research in statistical genetics/genomics.
• Mentor trainees in research programs.
• Participate in departmental committees and professional service.

Skills

Statistical genetics

Behavioral genetics

Computational genetics

Neuroimaging

Python

R

Education

MD or PhD

Tools

High-performance computing

Job description

Position: Faculty – Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics (VIPBG)

Type: Full-Time

Category: Physicians / Psychiatry

Department: Psychiatry – School of Medicine

Rank: Open

Tenure: Open

Months: 12

FLSA Exempt: Yes

ORP Eligible: Yes

Flexible Work Arrangement: Other

Mission / Purpose

Advance understanding of psychiatric, substance use, and biomedical disorders with a behavioral component through research in genetic epidemiology, molecular genetics/genomics, and statistical methods. Faculty will develop and grow their research program, obtain grants, publish, collaborate across disciplines, and mentor graduate students and postdocs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and expand research in areas complementary to VIPBG, including statistical genetics/genomics, behavioral genetics, computational genetics, and/or neuroimaging.
• Contribute to relevant courses and mentor trainees in research programs.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees, as well as professional service such as peer review or conference organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD, PhD, or equivalent with training in statistical genetics/genomics, behavioral genetics/genomics, computational genetics/genomics, or neuroimaging.
• Strong research agenda with potential for external funding.
• Commitment to fostering a professional and inclusive environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in statistical, behavioral, or computational genetics/genomics, multi-ancestry genomics, bioinformatics, or emerging technologies (e.g., single-cell sequencing).
• Skills in structural equation modeling, longitudinal/developmental modeling, multivariate analyses.
• Proficiency in computational tools (Python, R, high-performance computing).
• Optional experience in neuroimaging research (structural MRI, fMRI, connectivity studies).

Benefits

Full-time VCU staff are eligible for health coverage, paid leave, tuition benefits, retirement plans, well-being resources, career development opportunities, and more.

Contact

Brianna Porch – [e-mail]