NIMH Divison of Intramural Research Programs
Position Description
Mood and Anxiety Disorders – Tenured or Tenured Track Investigator
The Division of Intramural Research Programs (DIRP), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), invites applications for a tenured or tenure track investigator in the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program (MAP). The candidate is expected to develop an independent research program which will plan and conduct clinical and/or translational research studies on the pathophysiology, etiology, and treatment of mood disorders and their comorbid conditions such as anxiety disorders; and will be provided with personnel and budget to conduct this research.
The candidate must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. in psychiatry or related discipline with broad research experience, including a record of high scientific achievement as an independent clinical or preclinical investigator; experience in direct administration of a research program; and national and/or international recognition. Salary is commensurate with experience and accomplishments, and a full Civil Service package of benefits (including retirement, health, life, and long term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan participation, etc.) is available.
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), is a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and has nation-wide responsibility for improving the health and well being of all Americans, the Department of Health and Human Services oversees the biomedical research programs of the National Institutes of Health and those of NIH�s research Institutes. Interested candidates should send resume and six reference letters to: Dr. David Sweat, Chair, MAP Search Committee, National Institute of Mental Health, Bldg. 10, Rm. 4N-222, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892; or by e-mail to Maxine Steyer.. Review of applications will begin January 12th, 2009, but applications will continue to be accepted and considered until the position is filled.
NIH and DHHS are Equal Opportunity Employers
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