Faculty.Professor.Associate - Full-Time in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Associate Professor of Psychiatry (with Tenure)
University of Pittsburgh, Department of Psychiatry
Pittsburgh, United States

Job Description
The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking a full-time Associate Professor with tenure to lead and advance innovative research in psychiatric illness and mental health. We seek an accomplished investigator with an established, externally funded research program and a strong record of scholarly achievement.

The successful candidate will:
• Lead an independent and nationally recognized research program focused on the neurobiological substrates of complex human cognitive functions and the mechanisms underlying cognitive dysfunction.
• Develop and direct innovative research initiatives that advance scientific knowledge and contribute to the Department's research mission.
• Secure and maintain extramural research funding as a principal investigator.
• Publish high-impact research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present scholarly work at national and international conferences.
• Provide scientific leadership within a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment.
• Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, junior faculty, and other trainees in their professional development and research activities.
• Contribute to departmental, university, and professional service activities.
• Ensure all research activities are conducted in accordance with university, federal, and other applicable guidelines governing the responsible conduct of research.

The search committee will primarily be looking for:
• A sustained record of scholarly accomplishment and impactful peer-reviewed publications.
• A history of successful extramural funding as a principal investigator.
• Evidence of national or international recognition in the candidate's field of research.
• Demonstrated leadership in interdisciplinary and collaborative research initiatives.
• Excellence in mentoring trainees, junior faculty, and research staff.
• A commitment to advancing a collaborative and inclusive academic research environment.

Successful candidates will join a vibrant and highly interactive research community with a long history of excellence in basic and translational neuroscience research.

Qualifications
• PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Psychiatry, or a related field.
• Qualifications consistent with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor with tenure at the University of Pittsburgh.
• An established and externally funded research program relevant to psychiatry, neuroscience, or mental health research.
• A strong and sustained record of peer-reviewed publications and scholarly impact.
• Evidence of scientific leadership and national or international recognition in the field.
• Demonstrated excellence in mentoring and training students, postdoctoral fellows, junior investigators, and research staff.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and collaborative skills.
• Ability to contribute to the Department's research, educational, and service missions.

About the Employer
At the University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychiatry, we excel in our mission to:
• Provide superb behavioral health services to our patients and their families;
• Pursue the development of improved diagnostic techniques and therapeutic interventions through innovative research;
• Provide a stimulating learning environment for medical and graduate students, residents, psychology interns, and postdoctoral fellows.

Our success in each of these areas depends on a highly interactive community of clinicians, scientists, and educators who bring diversity in background, experience, expertise, and perspective to our mission.

An essential partner in this work is UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, a national leader in innovative treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Pitt Psychiatry's faculty of more than 230 members across basic and clinical science disciplines is central to our success in advancing research, education, and clinical care.

Areas of Research
• Psychology
• Psychiatry
• Neuroscience

How to Apply
Please apply by going to our job site (https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_faculty_external/jobsearch.ftl), searching job code 26006672 in the keyword search, and submitting your materials through our Pitt system.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer/disability/veterans.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.