Physician or Clinician Scientist

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

Position Summary

The Department of Psychiatry and the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seek an Open Rank/Tenure Track physician or clinician scientist with significant experience in addiction research. The major expectation for this position will be to develop and maintain an independent clinical research program related to alcohol and/or substance abuse and dependence that fosters bridges between the basic science and the clinical addiction medicine program.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Candidates must withhold a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Candidates with postdoctoral training will be given preference.
• The preferred candidate will have research experience relevant to alcohol and/or substance abuse and dependence disorders.
• Highest qualified candidates will have a record of relevant publications and scholarly activity.
• The preferred candidate should also be able to demonstrate strong clinical skills and experience working with an inter-disciplinary team, including trainees from a variety of disciplines.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

N/A

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

N/A

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

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