Faculty - Rank to be Determined 046877

Faculty - Rank to be Determined 046877

We are searching for an experienced Faculty - Rank to be Determined 046877 at our Detroit campus location.

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society.

Essential Functions (Job Duties):

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neurosciences (DPBN) at Wayne State University is inviting applications for a research educator Assistant Professor position in trauma and PTSD.

In this role, the successful applicant will be expected to establish and maintain a research program in trauma-related disorders, as well as individuals at risk for developing trauma-related disorders. This will involve working with various Community Mental Health, hospitals, Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Authority and other potential referring organizations in the Metro Detroit and tri-county area to establish a referral network system for participant recruitments. An emphasis on research focusing on urban health and minority health disparities is preferred. Responsibilities will also include conducting exemplary interdisciplinary research in trauma with the expectation of securing extramural research funding.

Additional responsibilities will include educating/mentoring trainees at all levels (fellows and residents, and graduate and medical students), and collaborating with other university faculty.
The recruited faculty member will have a primary appointment in DPBN; however, a campus-wide interdisciplinary focus is expected, allowing for the development of collaborative research with (potential) colleagues in Psychology, Pharmacology, Pediatrics, Neurology and the integrative Biosciences (iBio) center at Wayne State University. Within DPBN strong areas of research focus include substance-use, addiction, psychosis, pediatric disorders and the application of innovative Magnetic Resonance technologies.

In addition to iBio, other campus-wide resources at WSU include an advanced MR research facilities (research dedicate Siemens Verio 3T system for human research and a recently upgraded Bruker BioSpec 7T animal system), and a research dedicated PET system (GE Discovery STE PET/CT system), all of which make Wayne State University an attractive opportunity for a prosperous research career.

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Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is expected to have research expertise/experience in trauma exposure and PTSD, and innovative treatment of individuals with trauma-related disorders. A focus on the neurobiology and experience in human psychophysiology of these conditions is highly desirable.

Priority will be given to applicants with current external funding and with a U.S. doctoral or medical degree (Ph.D., M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.) with licensure (or license-eligible) to practice in the State of Michigan.

Rank commensurate with credentials.

Preferred Qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary Department:

H0613 - Psychiatry

Job Type: Full or Fractional Time

Job Category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/Salary Information:

Compensation Type: Annual Salary

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Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Job Openings: 1

Reposted Position: No

Reposted Reason: None (New Requisition)

Prior Posting/Requisition Number: 046877

Background Check Requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.