Job Details

Position: Faculty – Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics (VIPBG)
Type: Full-Time
Posted: 12/04/2025
Category: Physicians / Psychiatry
Department: Psychiatry – School of Medicine
Rank: Open
Tenure: Open
Months: 12
FLSA Exempt: Yes
ORP Eligible: Yes
Flexible Work Arrangement: Other

Mission / Purpose:
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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research: Conduct and expand research in areas complementary to VIPBG, including statistical genetics/genomics, behavioral genetics, computational genetics, and/or neuroimaging.

• Teaching / Mentorship: Contribute to relevant courses and mentor trainees in research programs.

• Service: Participate in departmental, college, and university committees, as well as professional service such as peer review or conference organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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)

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

Contact: Brianna Porch – brianna.porch@vcuhealth.org