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Faculty - Rank to be Determined 045533

Employer
Wayne State University
Location
Michigan, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Dec 5, 2022


Faculty - Rank to be Determined 045533

We are searching for an experienced Faculty - Rank to be Determined 045533 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 at the junior faculty level for a position in neuroimaging of addiction biology. The faculty position includes a tenure-track appointment and a highly competitive package.

Though the primary appointment will be in DPBN, 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 abuse, addiction, trauma and related stress disorders, 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.

Responsibilities will include conducting exemplary interdisciplinary research in addiction biology with the expectation of securing continuous extramural research funding. Additional responsibilities will include educating/mentoring trainees at all levels (graduate and medical students, fellows and residents).

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be expected to have a PhD in Neuroscience, Psychology, or related field, and an emerging career in human addiction research, with expertise and/or experience in the application of multiple imaging modalities to the applicant's research including structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging (sMRI), Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS),
functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) and positron emission tomography (PET). Early career funding from NIH is highly desirable.

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary Department:

H0613 - Psychiatry

Employment Type: Regular Employee

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/Salary Information:

Compensation Type: Annual Salary

Salary Minimum:

Salary Hire Maximum:

Working Conditions:

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 a affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Job Openings: 1

Reposted Position: No

Reposted Reason: None (New Requisition)

Prior Posting/Requisition Number: 045533

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.

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