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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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Psychiatry - Research - 412250
Posting Open Date:09/11/2026
Open Until Filled:Yes
Position Type:Permanent Faculty
Working Title:Open Rank
Appointment Type:Open Rank
Vacancy ID:FAC0006087
Full-time/Part-time:Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week:40
FTE:1
Position Location:North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:Dependent on Experience and Qualifications
Proposed Start Date:01/04/2027
Be a Tar Heel!:A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
The Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track faculty position in the Child and Adolescent Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program (CHAAMP). This recruitment reflects CHAAMP’s continued growth and is supported by its longstanding partnership with the Foundation of Hope, whose investment has played a vital role in advancing youth mental health research at UNC and beyond. Recruitment for this position is a priority under the leadership of Department Chair Dr. Warren Taylor.
CHAAMP is a multidisciplinary clinical research program focused on the prevention, assessment, and treatment of anxiety and mood disorders across childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood. Faculty conduct a broad range of research, from neuroimaging studies to randomized clinical trials, with a strong emphasis on team science, external funding success, and partnerships across academic, clinical, and community settings.
The successful candidate will lead an innovative, externally funded research program focused on the prevention and treatment of youth mental health problems, particularly among school-age children (K-8). Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Risk factors underlying the co-occurrence of substance use and mental health disorders
- Community-based participatory research (CBPR)
- Mental health research in rural and historically underserved communities
- Development, evaluation, implementation, and dissemination of evidence-based prevention and intervention programs
This position offers exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific innovation within a highly collaborative research environment. CHAAMP investigators bring expertise spanning developmental cognitive neuroscience, clinical trials, prevention and implementation science, community-engaged research, digital technologies, and mobile health.
A distinctive feature of this position is CHAAMP’s partnership with the Foundation of Hope, which provides flexible philanthropic support to generate pilot data, launch new research directions, bridge funding gaps, and protect time for scholarship. This support has repeatedly helped investigators develop projects that later secured federal funding.
In addition to research leadership, the faculty member will mentor postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and research staff, contributing to CHAAMP’s strong culture of training and professional development. CHAAMP is committed to fostering an inclusive, collegial, and supportive environment and has a strong record of helping early-career investigators secure career development and independent research awards.
New faculty can expect individualized mentorship, internal grant review and development support, and immediate access to established research infrastructure, community partnerships, and participant recruitment resources. Appointment rank, start-up support, and internal research resources will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, accomplishments, and research needs.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in psychology, psychiatry, public health, social work or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in clinical research focused on child or youth anxiety and mood disorders.
- Seeking candidates with either a demonstrated record of external research funding or clear potential to develop one. For early-career applicants, we recognize that this potential may be evidenced in many ways, including grant applications that have been submitted, scored, or are pending; career development, foundation, or training awards; a strong record of peer-reviewed publications; or a well-articulated and fundable program of research.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and team-science environments.
- Established record of external research funding as Principal Investigator.
- Research experience focused on early and school-age children.
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Comorbidity of substance use with anxiety and mood disorders, community-based participatory research, research with rural and/or historically underserved populations, development, implementation, and scaling of evidence-based prevention or intervention programs.
- Experience collaborating with community partners, healthcare systems, schools, or other real-world practice settings.
- Prior mentoring or supervision of trainees, research staff, or junior investigators.
Not Applicable.
Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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