SFVAMC Co-Director of the Schizophrenia Research Program (A)

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) invites applications for a Co-Director of the Schizophrenia ResearchProgram at San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center. This Full Professor position could begin on September 1, 2009 or thereafter.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in neuroscience or a related field, established skills in research on mental illnesses that are central to the VA mission, utilizing electrophysiological methods to bridge the gap between the brain and behavior in schizophrenia; an established record of collaboration with basic and clinical neuroscientists in NIH, VA and other federally funded translational research on schizophrenia; demonstrated teaching ability; demonstrated interest, commitment, and cultural competence in working with underserved and culturally diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities include the development of a successful independent program in translational neurophysiology research on schizophrenia; participation in teaching, supervision or support of educational programs for medical students, residents, psychology interns, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students in a variety of disciplines.

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Applicants should submit their application electronically—including CV, statement of research interest, three representative journal articles, and three letters of reference—to Sophia Vinogradov, MD, Search Committee Chair, c/o Astrid Prackatzsch at astridp@lppi.ucsf.edu.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The search committee will start reviewing applications on August 3, 2009.

UCSF seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. UCSF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for underutilized minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for covered veterans. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities and women.