Clinical Trials Psychiatrist

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Description

Faculty Position – Associate or Full Professor (Tenure Track)

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesEmory University School of Medicine

Position Summary:

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine is seeking a board-certified psychiatrist for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in clinical trials, including those involving psychedelic therapies and pharmacologic treatments for anxiety and depression.This position includes a 0.5 FTE commitment to clinical trials research, supported by an active and well-established clinical trials infrastructure, and a 0.5 FTE clinical role within the Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic. The successful candidate will also direct a resident-staffed psychopharmacology clinic and contribute to residency education and supervision.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct and lead clinical trials focused on innovative treatments for anxiety and depression, including psychedelic-assisted therapies.
• Provide direct clinical care in the Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic.
• Supervise and mentor psychiatry residents in the psychopharmacology clinic.
• Collaborate with psychologists, advanced practice providers (APPs), and social workers in multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including research, publication, and pursuit of extramural funding.
• Participate in departmental teaching, service, and committee activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree with board certification in Psychiatry.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Georgia. Applicants should also be willing to obtain a controlled substance license (CS-1) since they will be a DEA CS-1 prescriber for all psychedelic agents within our Department/clinical research teams.
• Experience in clinical trials research, including psychedelic and pharmacologic interventions.
• Academic credentials and scholarly productivity consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level on the tenure track.
• Experience in residency education and clinical supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• History of securing research funding.
• Experience with regulatory and ethical aspects of psychedelic research.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

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