The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Psychology, is seeking a Clinical Scientist with an interest in Addictions research and counseling, who will join the team and support the departmental mission of delivering the highest quality of care.  The selected individual will join the Department of Psychiatry at the Assistant Professor level joining our rapidly growing 23-member Psychology Division team.

About the position:

• Develop/support a research effort to attract funding and establish areas of expertise

• Develop collaborative and independent research programs supporting the mission of the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) and to obtain extramural funding to support these initiatives

• Publish and present study results with local, national, or international audiences

• Create clinical guidelines, policies, or patents

• Work effectively with KUMC Research Administration or outside collaborative facilities

• Provide clinical activities that support the department's teaching efforts including lectures and other activities to medical students, physicians in graduate medical education and psychology trainees as appropriate

• Serve in local or national academic and scientific organizations. Serve on Department committees and provide service to the School of Medicine, University, or hospital as appropriate

Required Qualifications:

• Must be fully licensed or licensable in the State of Kansas (primary) and Missouri (or PSYPACT) by the time of the appointment

• PhD in a field related to Mental Health or Addiction. Graduate of U.S. accredited program in appropriate graduate field

• Research performance history is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-Doctoral research training

• Successful grant history

• Experience interfacing with other medical school and hospital departments

• Expertise in an area related to Mental Health or Addiction Psychiatry, but established programs in other psychiatric areas will be considered

Benefits and compensation:

• Recent increase in overall compensation package

• Generous retirement contribution

• Relocation assistance

• Health, dental, vision insurance

• LTD/STD and Life insurance 

• Professional liability insurance 

About The University of Kansas Hospital:

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System, consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties, is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence. 

About Kansas City: 

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design. 

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe, suburban neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, excellent schools (public, private, and universities for higher education). 

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, KC Current and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, Kansas City Mavericks, and we will be hosting the World Cup! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City. 

For more information, please submit CV and letter of interest to:

Darci Deskin, Senior Physician Recruiter

DDeskin@kumc.edu

913.951.7748 cell

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.