University of Colorado · 2 months ago
Open Rank - Assistant, Associate, Professor. Lead Scientist in Psychiatric Neuromodulation Research.
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$225K/yr - $335K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Colorado Anschutz is home to a leading Department of Psychiatry, seeking a tenure-eligible faculty member for research in psychiatric neuromodulation. The role involves developing a research program, collaborating across disciplines, and mentoring trainees in translational neuroscience.
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Responsibilities
Develop and direct a funded research program in human neuromodulation and brain-circuit mechanisms
Advance biomarkers of treatment response, precision psychiatry, and multimodal brain stimulation-recording approaches
Publish in leading peer-reviewed journals and present at major conferences
Collaborate with faculty across psychiatry, neurology, neurosurgery, neuroscience, engineering, and industry
Maintain successful track record of NIH funding as a principal investigator
Contribute to multidisciplinary grant applications, team-science initiatives, and clinical translation
Mentor students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty
Provide research training in neuromodulation methods (DBS, TMS, multimodal imaging)
Teach in graduate, medical, or fellowship programs as assigned
Prepare IRB protocols and ensure regulatory compliance for clinical and translational research
Adhere to ethical standards and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Qualification
Required
PhD, PsyD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent in neuroscience, psychiatry, neuroscience, neurology, or related field
Demonstrated scholarly productivity in neuromodulation, clinical neuroscience, or related field with record of sustained extramural funding (e.g., NIH R01 or equivalent) in the field of psychiatric neuromodulation
Evidence of national or international recognition in the field
Preferred
2-3 years in an academic research position in the area of psychiatry and/or neuroscience
Expertise in multimodal concurrent stimulation and recording (TMS-fMRI, TMS-iEEG, DBS sensing, etc.)
Experience with advanced neuroimaging, electrophysiology, or computational modeling
Demonstrated success in interdisciplinary collaboration
Experience mentoring trainees and building research teams
Benefits
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Company
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-26Grant
2021-04-06Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Richard Schulick
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