SFVAMC Director of the Substance Abuse Research Program

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) invites applications for the Director of the Substance Abuse Research Program at San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center. This Full Professor position could begin on September 1, 2009 or thereafter.

Applicants must have an M.D.; be board certified in Psychiatry, licensed to practice medicine in California at time of appointment; have demonstrated clinical experience in co-occurring addiction and mental disorders and established skills in research aimed at the understanding and treatment of co-occurring addiction, mental disorders and medical illnesses that are central to the VA mission.  Experience in NIH, NIDA, NIAAA and other federally funded clinical trials of novel psychopharmacological treatments for co-occurring addiction, mental disorders and medical illnesses, demonstrated teaching ability and a demonstrated interest, commitment, and cultural competence in working with underserved and culturally diverse patient populations are also essential for this position. Responsibilities include evaluation and treatment of co-occurring addiction, mental disorders and medical illnesses in veterans with PTSD and in veterans with psychotic disorders; development of a successful independent program in clinical and translational psychiatric research; 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.