"Clinical Research Scientist"

Clinical Research Faculty Position

Division of Psychiatric Services Research, Department of Psychiatry
University of Maryland School of Medicine

The Division of Psychiatric Services Research (DPSR) in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) at the University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) is recruiting a Clinical Research Scientist who will build on our existing applied clinical research, evaluation, training, and dissemination aimed at improving the quality and outcomes of care for persons with mental health and substance use disorders. The mission of DPSR is to contribute to the evidence base for safe and effective interventions for improving mental health outcomes and enhancing recovery, evaluate the best settings and circumstances for offering interventions, and promote implementation of effective interventions through training and dissemination.

We encourage applications in all areas of health services research and are particularly interested in individuals with expertise, skills and experience in one or more of the following content and methodological areas.

Priority Content Areas

• Improving access to evidence-based interventions for affective disorders including treatment resistant depression
• Design, testing, and/or implementation of physical health and mental health services to improve women's mental health across the lifespan
• Services research at the intersection of serious mental illness and disorders of aging

Priority Methodological Areas

• Implementation science
• Big data mining and analytics
• Community-based participatory research

Our division (Division of Psychiatric Services Research) and department, which is home to the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center (MPRC), have a long and rich history of health services research. Our division is the academic affiliate for the VA Capitol Healthcare (VISN 5) Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (VISN 5 MIRECC), a VA center of excellence in health services research in serious mental illness and mental health recovery. Campus wide initiatives in translational addictions research (Kahlert Institute), research using large-scale medical records data, and translational neuroscience research make our division an excellent place for creative and cutting edge services research.

This position represents a unique opportunity to relocate or develop an innovative and interdisciplinary health services research program that will be competitive for the full spectrum of federal, state, and foundation funding opportunities.

The position carries a faculty appointment at the University and offers an exciting opportunity for research, teaching and clinical work. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience. Expected rank is Assistant Professor or higher, however, rank and tenure status is dependent on candidate's qualifications.

Salary Range for full-time 100% FTE Assistant Professor $116,000-$140,000.

Applicants should submit an application, statement of research interests and program vision, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references through the UMB Taleo website:

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Questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Melanie Bennett, at mbennett@som.umaryland.edu.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a doctoral degree. Competitive candidates will have an established research record, reflected by a strong publication profile, existing extramural funding, and a track record of successful research funding and scientific productivity. Their areas of interest and expertise should complement established research programs in DPSR and they should be able to collaborate with clinical treatment and translational programs within the department and broader university. In addition to working within a highly collaborative research environment, the successful applicant also will be expected to participate in the educational and service missions of the department and UMSOM including contributing to psychology and psychiatry research training and career development programs and initiatives. Candidates from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Academic rank, tenure-track status, start-up package, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Expected rank is Assistant Professor or higher; however, rank and tenure status is dependent on candidate's qualifications.