Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at CUMC or Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) at CUMC - Auerbach Lab

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Position description

This is an opportunity to join the Department of Psychiatry at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at the rank of Assistant Professor. The (Login for Information) Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest in the country in terms of faculty size as well as state, federal, and foundation research support. We are currently among the top-ranked in the nation for Psychiatry in the US News & World Report Best Hospital rankings, as well as in psychiatric research funding from the National Institutes of Health. We have extraordinary clinical, educational, and research resources. Our faculty includes over 400 psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and neurobehavioral scientists. Clinical facilities and laboratories of the Psychiatry Department are located in a large number of institutions and healthcare systems. These include NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, (Login for Information) Irving Medical Center, the New York State Psychiatric Institute, the New York State Office of Mental Health, and the Washington Heights Community Mental Health Center. The Department of Psychiatry also houses the Center for Neurobiology and Behavior, the Mind/Brain Institute, a Howard Hughes Research Institute and the Stanley Center for Applied Neuroscience of Bipolar Disorders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and oversee research studies examining mechanisms associated with adolescent depression and suicide risk.
• Develop an independent line of research aligned with divisional priorities.
• Apply neurophysiological methods to investigate neural oscillations underlying cognitive and emotional processes.
• Integrate neurophysiological, behavioral, and experience-sampling data to identify markers of risk and inform digital mental health assessment and intervention tools.
• Prepare and submit applications for NIH, foundation, and other external research funding.
• Lead data processing, quality assurance, and advanced statistical analyses.
• Author and publish peer-reviewed manuscripts and present findings at scientific conferences.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators across the Division and affiliated research programs.
• Supervise and mentor research staff, students, and trainees.
• Contribute to the department’s academic mission through teaching, mentorship, and service.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

·         PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field

·         Demonstrated expertise in human neurophysiological methods, including EEG and/or MEG processing and analysis.

·         Strong track record of research productivity, including peer-reviewed publications 

·         Evidence of strong potential for securing external research funding (e.g., K-award)

·         Experience with advanced statistical and computational methods relevant to neuroimaging research

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary research environments

·         Consistently strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with professionals in other disciplines

Application instructions

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Equal employment opportunity statement

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Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.