The Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology is seeking a highly energized, personable individual as Assistant Adjunct Professor (junior level) whose research focuses on sleep and circadian rhythm translational neuroscience. Specifically, the candidate will work with the Cousins Center research group to use clinical and translational neuroscience methods to investigate the role of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders, as well as PNI mechanisms, on mental health outcomes in children and adolescents.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field and should have a strong background in research, teaching, and mentoring. Essential skills include grant writing, including a demonstrated ability to acquire funding as a Principal Investigator, success authoring papers published in refereed journals, and experience in the design and implementation of studies to identify novel treatments for sleep and circadian rhythm disorders in children and adolescents.

Applicants must have experience in conducting research trials with pediatric clinical populations with sleep, circadian rhythm disorders and psychiatric disorders. Applicant’s research record should include: (1) a focus on novel treatment targets for sleep and/or circadian rhythm disorders among children and adolescents, including the immune and neuroimmune systems and the gut microbiome; (2) the ability to lead a team with vision and strategic planning; (3) capacity-building through offering space and resources to trainees and visiting faculty who are collaborating in grant-writing; (4) a publication record in peer-reviewed domestic and international journals and ability to present effectively to communities and professional audiences; (5) knowledge of the pediatric sleep and circadian rhythm literature; (6) familiarity with methods used to investigate the biological underpinnings of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders among children and adolescents; (7) a record of mentoring undergraduate and graduate-level students in pediatric sleep and circadian rhythm disorders; and (8) a willingness to travel abroad to other collaborative sites to further the Center’s mission of training, teaching and mentoring diverse populations.

To apply, please submit a i) curriculum vitae, ii) cover letter, iii) the names and contact information of three references (do not send letters) to the application portal at: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10013

For further information, please contact Michael Irwin, M.D. at mirwin1@ucla.edu or Marina Samaltanos at MSamaltanos@mednet.ucla.edu.

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