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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.

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

The UNC Center for Women's Mood Disorders ( CWMD) is seeking an open rank, tenure-track researcher to advance our mission of scientific discovery in the neuroendocrinology of women's mood disorders. The CWMD is part of the Psychiatry Department in the UNC School of Medicine. The Department of Psychiatry provides an outstanding environment for groundbreaking basic, translational, and clinical research, clinical care, career development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The CWMD conducts research on the biological basis of reproductive mood disorders and the influence of reproductive transitions (i.e., puberty, menstrual cycle, pregnancy and the postpartum, and the transition to menopause) on psychopathology.

The CWMD has two overarching goals: 1) to identify the neurobiological etiology of depression associated with reproductive transitions, and 2) to develop and improve access to interventions to prevent and treat these symptoms. We recruit and retain successful early-stage investigators ( ESI) who are passionate about improving the lives of women and girls. We have access to some existing datasets that we use to support fellows and ESI, which can be leveraged for manuscripts and pilot data for extramural grant applications. Funding is available to support initial activities.

The successful applicant will have a demonstrated track record of outstanding accomplishment commensurate with their level of seniority and great potential to improve the lives of women and girls through the work of the institute. The faculty member hired will be expected to lead externally funded clinical research projects within the CWMD focused on the hormonal drivers of affective dysregulation during the menstrual cycle and puberty, develop community partnerships, design and execute research studies, perform data analysis, write manuscripts, and publish results. The faculty member hired will also be expected to engage collaboratively with other researchers and clinicians in the CWMD and support the educational mission by training graduate students, interns, and fellows.

The applicant must have a PhD in Neuroscience or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Evidence of excellence in teaching, current extramural grant funding, collaborative science, and strong oral and written communication skills are required.

Candidates should have a solid record of scholarly productivity, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, fellowship awards, and participation in national and international meetings. We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, and service has prepared them to contribute to UNC-Chapel Hill's commitment to excellence.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.