Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at CUMC - DCAP

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 Columbia University 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, Columbia University 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 and conduct independent research studies focused on autism spectrum disorder and related neurodevelopmental conditions
• Investigate genetic, biological, and clinical factors contributing to heterogeneity in symptom presentation and outcomes
• Develop and lead research protocols, including study design, implementation, and data collection
• Perform statistical analyses and manage complex datasets (e.g., genetic, clinical, or digital phenotyping data)
• Prepare and submit grant applications (e.g., K-award, R-series) to support development of an independent research program
• Serve as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on research studies
• Author and co-author manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Collaborate with faculty across psychiatry, neuroscience, genetics, and related disciplines
• Contribute to research on emerging psychiatric symptoms and risk trajectories in youth
• Engage in interdisciplinary work at the intersection of psychiatry and novel technologies, where relevant
• Participate in mentoring trainees, fellows, and research staff

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD or equivalent medical degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board eligibility or board certification in Psychiatry (preferred)
• Demonstrated research experience in autism spectrum disorder, psychiatric genetics, or related neurodevelopmental fields
• Experience with study design, statistical analysis, and management of complex research datasets
• Strong record of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications
• Evidence of or strong potential for securing external research funding (e.g., K-award)
• Interest in interdisciplinary research spanning psychiatry, genetics, neuroscience, and/or digital mental health
• Consistently strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with professionals in other disciplines
• The ability to create a high-energy, results-oriented work environment that encourages collaboration and shared success

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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.