Assistant Professor of Research, Psychiatry/Behavioral Science at University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, Texas

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
This is a faculty position in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in conjunction with the Center for Addiction Sciences and Therapeutics (CAST) and the newly formed Behavioral Health Research Program at the University of Texas Medical Branch. This position will be highly engaged in collaborative, translational research ventures and provide mentorship to talented mentees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
M.D. or Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology or related clinical experience. Research focus in translational and/or treatment of addictions, neuropsychiatric , and mental health disorders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Track record of scholarly research, publications and history of, or evidence of potential for obtaining extramural funding.
Research focus in basic, translational, and/or clinical sciences which directly contributes to the etiology, prevention, diagnosis and/or treatment of addictions, neuropsychiatric and mental health disorders is appropriate.

SALARY:
Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

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