Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) at CUMC

Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) at CUMC Columbia University United States, York, York 535 West 116th Street (Show on map) Apr 24, 2026 This is an opportunity to join the Department of Psychiatry at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Columbia University Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest in the country in terms of faculty size as well as state, federal, and foundation research support. We are currently among the top-ranked in the nation for Psychiatry in the US s & World Report Best Hospital rankings, as well as in psychiatric research funding from the National Institutes of Health. We have extraordinary clinical, educational, and research resources. Our faculty includes over 400 psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and neurobehavioral scientists. Clinical facilities and laboratories of the Psychiatry Department are located in a large number of institutions and healthcare systems. These include York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, the York State Psychiatric Institute, the York State Office of Mental Health, and the Washington Heights Community Mental Health Center. The Department of Psychiatry also houses the Center for Neurobiology and Behavior, the Mind/Brain Institute, a Howard Hughes Research Institute and the Stanley Center for Applied Neuroscience of Bipolar Disorders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and conduct independent research studies focused on pediatric anxiety and OCD using functional neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI)
• Lead study development, including protocol design, implementation, and data collection
• Perform advanced statistical analyses of neuroimaging and behavioral data
• Prepare and submit grant applications (e.g., K-award, R-series) to support an independent research program
• Author and co-author manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Collaborate with faculty within the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and across interdisciplinary teams
• Contribute to the development of innovative, mechanism-based interventions for youth mental health
• Participate in mentoring trainees and junior research staff as appropriate
• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field
• Demonstrated expertise in pediatric anxiety, OCD, and/or related internalizing disorders
• Experience with functional neuroimaging methods (e.g., fMRI), including study design and analysis
• Strong track record of research productivity, including peer-reviewed publications
• Evidence of or strong potential for securing external research funding (e.g., K-award)
• Experience with advanced statistical and computational methods relevant to neuroimaging research
• Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary research environments
• Consistently strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with professionals in other disciplines
• The ability to create a high-energy, results-oriented work environment that encourages collaboration and shared success Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Pay Transparency Disclosure The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.

The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.