Biopsychosocial Research Scientist | F68870 | Internal Medicine SOM - Virginia Commonwealth University

Mission or Goal of Unit: Multidisciplinary research in translational,clinical, and implementation science in Sickle Cell Disease.

Chief Purpose of this position: The Department ofInternal Medicine, Division of General Medicine, and Virginia CommonwealthUniversity seeks a mid-career behavioral research scientist to join a leadingmultidisciplinary program in biopsychosocial translational, clinical, andimplementation science in sickle cell disease.  The selected candidate will collaborate withand be mentored by 2 physicians, 3 Nurse Practitioners, and a staff ofprofessionals conducting daily case management rounds including social workersand community health workers in the Adult Sickle Cell Medical Home, as well as 3Physicians, a Physician’s assistant, and a staff of allied health professionalsin the Pediatric Sickle Cell Program. 

Position Responsibilities: Research | Submitting and executing federal, foundation, and other research proposals and generating new knowledge derived from working with diverse and disenfranchised adult patients with Sickle Cell Disease.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD orequivalent terminal degree
• Demonstrated postdoctoral research training
• Commitment to a careerin sickle cell research 
• Experienceworking with diverse and disenfranchised communities
• Must havedemonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, andstudent environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Credentials to deliverclinical psychology counseling and therapy
• Teaching experience with graduatestudents and post-doctoral students

Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:Department of Internal Medicine | Division of General Medicine (Sickle Cell Disease)

Salary: Commensurate

ORP Eligible: Yes

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Wally Smith, MD
Contact Email: Wally.Smith@vcuhealth.org
Contact Phone: 804-828-8360