VIPBG - Research Faculty F73640 & F73650

Position: Faculty – Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics (VIPBG)

Type: Full-Time

Category: Physicians / Psychiatry

Department: Psychiatry – School of Medicine

Rank: Open

Tenure: Open

Months: 12

FLSA Exempt: Yes

ORP Eligible: Yes

Flexible Work Arrangement: Other

Advance understanding of psychiatric, substance use, and biomedical disorders with a behavioral component through research in genetic epidemiology, molecular genetics/genomics, and statistical methods. Faculty will develop and grow their research program, obtain grants, publish, collaborate across disciplines, and mentor graduate students and postdocs.

• Conduct and expand research in areas complementary to VIPBG, including statistical genetics/genomics, behavioral genetics, computational genetics, and/or neuroimaging.
• Contribute to relevant courses and mentor trainees in research programs.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees, as well as professional service such as peer review or conference organization.

• MD, PhD, or equivalent with training in statistical genetics/genomics, behavioral genetics/genomics, computational genetics/genomics, or neuroimaging.
• Strong research agenda with potential for external funding.
• Commitment to fostering a professional and inclusive environment.

• Expertise in statistical, behavioral, or computational genetics/genomics, multi-ancestry genomics, bioinformatics, or emerging technologies (e.g., single-cell sequencing).
• Skills in structural equation modeling, longitudinal/developmental modeling, multivariate analyses.
• Proficiency in computational tools (Python, R, high-performance computing).
• Optional experience in neuroimaging research (structural MRI, fMRI, connectivity studies).

Full-time VCU staff are eligible for health coverage, paid leave, tuition benefits, retirement plans, well-being resources, career development opportunities, and more.

Brianna Porch – brianna.porch