Assistant, Associate, Professor. Lead Scientist in Psychiatric Neuromodulation Research

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department:
Psychiatry

Open Rank – Assistant, Associate, Professor. Lead Scientist in Psychiatric Neuromodulation Research.

The Department of Psychiatry invites applications for a tenure-eligible Assistant, Associate Professor, or Full Professor. We seek outstanding scientists whose research centers on psychiatric human invasive and/or non‑invasive neuromodulation (DBS, SEEG/ECoG, TMS/tDCS, FUS), electrophysiology, and/or neuroimaging. Clinical translation that aligns with Campus and Department of Psychiatry strengths is preferred (e.g., mood disorders, OCD, PTSD, Tourette's, addiction) with emphasis on network‑level mechanisms, biomarker identification, and circuit‑based interventions.

This faculty member will be expected to collaborate across psychiatry, neurology, neurosurgery, neuroscience, and physiology and to mentor the next generation of trainees in translational neuroscience. Access to state‑of‑the‑art neuromodulation clinics, research cores, and advanced imaging/electrophysiology facilities will support programmatic growth.

• 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 a 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).

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Psychiatry is home to one of the most comprehensive neuromodulation programs in the country. Clinically, the department provides a full continuum of evidence‑based treatments, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for obsessive‑compulsive disorder, Tourette Syndrome, depression, and chronic pain, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), and esketamine. This robust clinical infrastructure creates unparalleled opportunities for translational research directly tied to patient care.

Our neuromodulation research portfolio is rapidly expanding, with active studies in TMS, DBS, and low‑intensity focused ultrasound, alongside initiatives in adaptive/closed‑loop stimulation and biomarker discovery. Faculty benefit from rich cross‑departmental collaborations with neurology, neurosurgery, physiology, biomedical engineering, and data science, as well as access to world‑class imaging, electrophysiology, and computational resources.

Joining CU Anschutz means becoming part of a forward‑looking, interdisciplinary environment dedicated to advancing precision psychiatry and circuit‑based therapeutics. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the future of neuromodulation research, lead innovative clinical trials, and translate discoveries into meaningful improvements in the lives of patients.

• 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

• PhD, PsyD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent in neuroscience,…