VIPBG - Research Faculty F73640 & F73650

TopSciNet; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health coverage

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Career development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for VIPBG faculty in Richmond to advance research in psychiatric and behavioral genetics. The role requires leadership in statistical genetics/genomics, mentoring students, and collaboration across disciplines.

The position emphasizes grant funding, scholarly publication, and service to the department, college, and university, with a flexible work arrangement and open rank expectations.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• Conduct and expand research in statistical genetics/genomics, behavioral genetics/genomics, computational genetics/genomics, or neuroimaging.
• Teach and mentor graduate students and postdocs in research programs.
• Participate in departmental and university service, peer review, and conference organization.

Kenntnisse

Statistical genetics

Genomics

Behavioral genetics

Computational genetics

Neuroimaging

Mentoring

Grant writing

Ausbildung

MD

PhD

Tools

Python

R

High-performance computing

Jobbeschreibung

VIPBG - Research Faculty F73640 & F73650

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA — USA

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA USA Posted Dec 06, 2025 Due Dec 04, 2026

Job Description

Position: Faculty – Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics (VIPBG)
Type: Full-Time
Posted: 12/04/2025
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:

Research: Conduct and expand research in areas complementary to VIPBG, including statistical genetics/genomics, behavioral genetics, computational genetics, and/or neuroimaging.

Teaching / Mentorship: Contribute to relevant courses and mentor trainees in research programs.

Service: 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.