Instructor in Psychiatry (University of Pennsylvania Perelman)

Description Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Instructor position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year, with continuation and renewal during that time period based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of psychiatry research, with an emphasis on neurophysiology and psychosis, as well as bench research involving neuronal cell culture and imaging of synaptic activity (typically requiring a PhD). Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree, board certification in Psychiatry, and a Pennsylvania medical license. Responsibilities Teaching at all levels of medical education Providing supervision as needed Providing clinical care focused on outpatient treatment of adults, with a specific focus on psychosis Helping conduct studies involving synaptic imaging in human stem cell-derived neurons Other duties as assigned The successful applicant will have an opportunity to develop an individual training experience in research skills and teaching, while developing a career in an academic setting. This position will be based in the laboratory of Dr. Stewart Anderson at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Diversity & Equal Opportunity We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are Equal Opportunity Employers. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

Description

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Instructor position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year, with continuation and renewal during that time period based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years).

Expertise is required in the specific area of psychiatry research, with an emphasis on neurophysiology and psychosis, as well as bench research involving neuronal cell culture and imaging of synaptic activity (typically requiring a PhD). Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree, board certification in Psychiatry, and a Pennsylvania medical license.

Responsibilities

Teaching at all levels of medical education
Providing supervision as needed
Providing clinical care focused on outpatient treatment of adults, with a specific focus on psychosis
Helping conduct studies involving synaptic imaging in human stem cell-derived neurons
Other duties as assigned

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to develop an individual training experience in research skills and teaching, while developing a career in an academic setting.

This position will be based in the laboratory of Dr. Stewart Anderson at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are Equal Opportunity Employers. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.