Assistant Professor Research - Fixed

Position Summary

The Department of Psychiatry seeks an Assistant Professor to work closely with our Global Neuropsychiatry Research Center to study neurodevelopmental disorders among children in Africa. The candidate will be expected to collaborate on existing projects as well as expand the capacity of the center by developing and securing independent grants.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -pidemiology, Rehabilitation Counselor Education, or related field

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in Epidemiology, Rehabilitation Counselor Education, or related field
• One to three years of post-graduate work experience in field data collection
• Post graduate training in screening assessments
• Fluency in Ugandan languages (Luganda, Atesso and Dhopadhola) and English
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with diverse groups and lead aspects of research projects
• Knowledge and experience with at least one statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, etc.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with longitudinal data analyses
• Knowledge of SAS and SPSS software
• Experience with measurement and instrument development analyses
• Experience with manuscript writing
• Ability to work independently
• Good organizational skills
  
  

Required Application Materials

Required Application Materials

Please submit a letter of interest, current CV, a statement on commitment to diversity, equity and inclusivity, and names and contact information for three professional references, with at least one from a current/former employer.

Special Instructions

To apply, applicants must provide requested information at the MSU Human Resources site at http://careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/listing/ and upload requested documentation. Documentation should include:

• a letter of application,
• a curriculum vitae,
• a statement on commitment to diversity, equity and inclusivity. The statement should describe how you have contributed to and supported a diverse and inclusive environment, and how you have promoted a sense of community. Please draw broadly on your experience and feel free to share your goals.
• the names and contact information for three professional references with at least one from a current/ former supervisor.
  
  

Please note that candidates must meet the stated minimum requirements to be considered for this position.

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

https://psychiatry.msu.edu/

Department Statement

The Department of Psychiatry at Michigan State University is unlike any other in the country. We are a community-based, joint department of the College of Human Medicine, which grants MD degrees, and the College of Osteopathic Medicine, which grants DO degrees.

The Department has played a key role in establishing a biopsychosocial approach to health care in both medical colleges. Michigan State University was founded in 1855 as the nation's pioneer land-grant institution and has an outstanding history of participation in community-based projects. Our medical colleges have always been community oriented and have a two-decade history of innovation in medical education. From its earliest days, the Department of Psychiatry's philosophy and goals have been guided by the belief that psychiatry occupies a singular position in medicine because of its deep understanding of patients from a biologic, psychological, and social perspective.

The Department Has Committed Itself To Provide

• A quality educational and training program that incorporates the knowledge and skills needed for the preparation of psychiatrists.
• Educational experiences for medical students that enhance their capacity to care for patients.
• Psychiatric care to a broad range of patients, including underserved and chronically ill individuals.
• An environment that fosters inquiry and research into various issues related to mental illness.
  
  

The MSU Center for Global Neuropsychiatry Research (GNRC) within the Department of Psychiatry is comprised of leading experts in neuropsychiatric research pertaining to interventions and outcomes assessment in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Our team is united by a shared commitment and passion for research, interventions, and education within global neuropsychiatry.

The GNRC mission is to develop and validate innovative and significant strategies within neuropsychiatric science in an attempt to enhance healing and wholeness in the face of human affliction and brokenness in individuals, families, and communities. Our commitment is driven by a shared vision for alleviating human suffering in the context of global mental health, and a passion to contribute at the leading edge of a scientific and evidence-based framework for doing so at land-grant public university that strives to be a global-reach premier institution.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.