Assistant Professor

The Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track), who is engaged in basic research with applications for psychiatric illness. We are seeking to expand the basic science research in the department and the ideal candidate will build upon resources currently available in the department and/or through the Brain Institute .

Candidates must possess a Ph.D in a basic sciences field by the start date of the appointment. The candidate should have a K award or other NIH funding that it transferable to the University and be able to detail plans for future funding applications. Expertise in animal models of psychiatric illness will allow the department to expand upon existing basic research in the department and to promote collaborations with clinical researchers seeking to develop animal models of specific aspects of psychiatric illness.

TO APPLY:

Please visit UVA job board https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and search for R0042651

Complete and Application online and attach:

• A curriculum vitae
  

• Cover letter
  
• Contact information for three references (references will only be contacted for those that are short listed).
  

PROCESS FOR INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for "R0042651".

Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2023 and the position is open until filled. For questions about the application process please contact Rhiannon O'Coin, Senior Academic Recruiter at rmo2r@virginia.edu .

The University of Virginia assists UVA faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more about these services, please see http://provost.virginia.edu/dual-career .

The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check and health assessment per University policy.

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