Fellow (Instructor/Assistant Professor)

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Fellow (Instructor/Assistant Professor)

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Work type: Full-Time

Location: Center City

• Philadelphia, PA

Categories: College of Medicine

Job Summary

Drexel University College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry is looking for applications for a 1 year Janssen fellowship. This position will have dual reporting to the Chair of Psychiatry and a department faculty member.

Essential Functions

• Participate in Clinical Studies sponsored by Drexel Medicine Cannabis Research Center.

• Participate in research projects at Caring Together, an addiction treatment program at Drexel College of Medicine.

• Participate in grant writing, data analysis, and manuscript writing.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a PhD or a Doctorate in Neuroscience or Pharmacology.

• Minimum of a year of experience.

• Knowledgeable in Neuroscience and Pharmacology, good communication skills, good writing skills, basic understanding of Drug development.

Physical Requirements

• Typically sitting at a desk/table.

• Typically standing, walking.

Location

• Center City

• Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This is a full-time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The salary offered is based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet or Part-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: Apr 24 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: May 24 2024 Eastern Daylight Time