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Research Assistant Professor - Neuronal Mechanisms of Anxiety Disorders

The Department of Psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking applicants for a full-time Research Assistant Professor position. The primary activity of a Research Assistant Professor will be to conduct research in association with a highly dynamic and collaborative team working on understanding the neuronal mechanisms of anxiety disorders (e.g., panic disorder, social anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder) and autism spectrum disorders. The collaborative team goals are to investigate the mechanisms involved in development of anxiety, fear and emotional memory formation/storage using variety of behavioral, neuroanatomical, molecular and electrophysiological techniques from wild-type, transgenic and knock-out rodent models.

To be considered, applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in physiology, neuroscience or in a closely related field with at least 7 or more years of experience in cellular electrophysiology (whole-cell patch clamp from brain slices and neuronal cultures). The candidates must have previous experience with recording of long-term potentiation and long-term depression in limbic brain regions. Applicants are also required to have research expertise in pharmacology relative to G protein-coupled receptors and related neurotransmitter ion channels and transporters. The successful candidate must be able to perform self-directed work, and possess excellent collaborative skills with demonstrated experience writing manuscripts and research grant proposals. The selected candidate will be expected to further develop, manage, and maintain his or her own independent, extramurally funded research program(s). The research expertise in lab animal (rodent) behavioral models is desirable.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in US without any restrictions. Compensation is dependent upon qualifications. Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter indicating their area of interest, complete curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to:

ATTN: Margie Hughes
Department of Psychiatry, Indiana University School of Medicine
355 W. 16^th Street, Suite 4800
Indianapolis, IN. 46202
or via email to ashekhar@iupui.edu

Indiana University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution M/F/D

Assistant/Associate Professor - Research/Neuro-Imaging/Chronic and First-Episode Psychosis/Clincial Service

Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, is seeking applicants for a clinical research position focusing on psychotic disorders. The position will be part of a cross-functional research team focusing on innovative therapeutics, imaging and pathophysiological studies of schizophrenia. The position requires an experienced psychiatrist in adult psychiatry with research interests and will be leveled at Assistant or Associate Professor.

The full-time position will direct patient care at two sites which are operated by the Wishard-Midtown Mental Health Center: 1) the Prevention and Recovery Center for Early Psychosis (PARC) which is a novel outpatient program for young patients who are at the beginning of a psychotic illness, and 2) the Midtown ambulatory treatment center for adults with primarily severe, chronic mental illness located at 1700 Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN. BC/BE adult psychiatrist required. The duties of this position will entail both the clinical care of outpatients admitted to PARC and the 1700 clinic, and management of clinical research protocols.

The applicant will be expected to conduct independent research. Responsibilities will also include day-to-day outpatient care, medical management, treatment team leading, etc., as well as resident/medical student teaching, clinical administrative committees, and duties. Applications are encouraged from professionals of all ethnic backgrounds.

Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae and statement of clinical, teaching, and research interests plus three letters of recommendation to:

Alan Breier, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry
ATTN: Margie Hughes
Department of Psychiatry, Indiana University School of Medicine
355 W. 16^th Street, Suite 4800
Indianapolis, IN, 46202-7176

The Departmental website is located at: http://psychiatry.medicine.iu.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Indiana University is an EEO/AA Employer, M/F/D.

Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center Post-Doctoral Fellowship:

The Department of Psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine is offering a one-year psychology post-doctoral fellowship position focused on Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) in an outpatient medical setting. The fellowship will include a combination of clinical service in the form of assessment and treatment of individuals with PDD and research experience in one or more of over 20 ongoing funded research projects. The treatment focus for this position is behavioral in nature with a specific focus on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Candidates must have completed an APA-accredited Ph.D. or Psy.D. program in clinical or school psychology (including internship), must be eligible for temporary licensure in Indiana and must have interest in providing ABA-based interventions for individuals with PDD . The Psychiatry Department and Indiana University place a high priority on creating a diverse learning environment and on supporting the professional development of ethnic minorities, women and people with disabilities. Applications are encouraged from professionals of all ethnic backgrounds.

Located in Indianapolis, Indiana University School of Medicine is the second largest medical school in the United States, with a student body that includes over 46 percent women and seven percent ethnic minorities. Indianapolis is the 12th largest metropolitan area and has the 16th largest African-American population in the United States.

Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2011. Interviews will take place in March and April 2011. Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae, three letters of reference including one from their graduate director of clinical training, graduate transcripts, and a cover letter with statement of interest to:

Noha Minshawi, Ph.D., c/o Rita Roush (rjroush@iupui.edu)
Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry
Goodman Hall
355 W. 16th St., Suite 2800
Indianapolis, IN 46202

More information can be found at http://psychiatry.medicine.iu.edu/psycfellowship. Indiana University School of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Assistant/Associate Professor - Clinical/Tenure Track Position:

The Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry in collaboration with IU Health is seeking a board eligible/certified child and adolescent psychiatrist for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor (clinical/tenure track) to join the Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center within the Riley Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic.

The faculty member will provide direct clinical care to children, adolescents and adults with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders, supervise medical students and general and child and adolescent psychiatry residents in this clinical context, and have the opportunity to participate in research and other scholarly activity in this area.

Applications are encouraged from professionals of all ethnic backgrounds. Interested applicants should send their curriculum vita, a letter of interest with a summary of relevant clinical/ laboratory and academic experience, and three letters of reference to:

David W. Dunn, M.D., Arthur B. Richter Professor of Child Psychiatry
ATTN: Margie Hughes
Department of Psychiatry, Indiana University School of Medicine
355 W. 16th St., Suite 4800
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Applications may also be submitted via the IU Health website: http://iuhealth.org/careers/physician-advanced-provider/. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Departmental website is located at: http://psychiatry.medicine.iu.edu

Indiana University is an EEO/AA Employer, M/F/D.

Clinical Research and Neuroimaging Mood Disorders Fellowship:

The Department of Psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis, IN) has a position open for a two year Clinical Research and Neuroimaging Mood Disorders Fellowship. Applications are invited from candidates with a PhD or a MD degree.

The fellowship experience will involve extensive clinical experience in the diagnosis and psychopharmacology of mood disorder - depression and bipolar disorders. The fellowship would also involve intensive participation in NIH, private foundation and industry sponsored research projects for investigation of pathophysiology of mood disorders and effects of treatment using state-of-the-art brain imaging methods as well as clinical trials with new therapeutic agents. Experience in clinical trials and/or neuroimaging research is desirable.

To apply please send curriculum vitae and letter of interest by fax or e-mail to:

Amit Anand, MD
Director, Mood and Emotional Disorders Across the Life Span (MEDALS) Center
Department of Psychiatry and Radiology, Indiana University School of Medicine
550 North University Boulevard, UH 3124
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Fax: (317)944-1497
e-mail: aanand@iupui.edu

Indiana University School of Medicine - Eli Lilly and Co. Psychopharmacology Research Fellowship:

Applications are encouraged from professionals of all ethnic backgrounds. Interested applicants should send a statement of interest, their curriculum vitae with a summary of relevant clinical/laboratory and academic experience, and the names of at least three references to:

The departmental website is located at http://psychiatry.medicine.iu.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Indiana University is an EEO/AA Employer, M/F/D.

The Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry in partnership with Eli Lilly and Co. is offering a one- to two-year research non-accredited fellowship in adult and/or child psychopharmacology. Candidates must have completed at least their PGY-III year to be eligible. The fellowship will pair an investigator from IU with one from Lilly along a common diagnostic theme (mood or anxiety disorders, psychosis, dementia, childhood-onset disorders) or research approach (clinical trials, basic neuroscience, genetics, neuroimaging, etc.). Fellows will spend at least 50% of their time at IU in outpatient, inpatient or laboratory research settings, and the remainder at the Lilly Corporate Research Facilities, located less than two miles away. The fellow will become proficient in state-of-the-art diagnostic/therapeutic approaches or laboratory/genetic/neuroimaging techniques.

Endowed Research Professorship in Alzheimer Disease Research:

The Department of Psychiatry at the Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking qualified applicants for a new endowed research professorship in Alzheimer Disease Research. Essential qualifications include a record of excellence in patient-oriented and/or neurobiological investigation, value placed on education/teaching, mentoring skills, external funding to support research activities, as well as exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills. Preferred candidates will possess a strong background in geriatric psychiatry or related fields and a history of research in Alzheimer Disease and/or other forms of dementia. Candidates must hold an M.D., Ph.D. or combined M.D.-Ph.D. degree, and be eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

The Department of Psychiatry currently has strong research programs related to dementia/aging in the areas of epidemiology, mild cognitive impairment, and basic research in gene expression, neurodegeneration, neuroprotection and drug development. The Department has many collaborative research projects, in addition to strong interdisciplinary programs across its clinical and training service missions, with the Division of Geriatric Medicine, and the Departments of Neurology, Pathology and Radiology.

Applications are encouraged from professionals of all ethnic backgrounds. Interested applicants should send their curriculum vita with a summary of relevant clinical/ laboratory and academic experience and the names of at least three references to:

Alan D. Schmetzer, M.D. Professor Emeritus and Interim Chairman
ATTN: Margie Hughes
Department of Psychiatry, Indiana University School of Medicine
355 W. 16th St., Suite 4800
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have completed an M.D. or comparable degree. One opening for the 2009-2010 academic year is available.