Mid Level Professor of Psychiatry Jobs
Mid level professor of psychiatry jobs go to clinician-educators ready to lead their own research lines, take ownership of curriculum development, and supervise residents or junior faculty with minimal oversight. Openings are concentrated across Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Education, with employers like Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Boys Town, and UTHealth Houston hiring at this level now.
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Department:
SOM KC Psychiatry & Behavior Sciences-
Psychiatry & Behavioral SciencesPosition Title:
Senior Research Scientist - Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesJob Family Group:
Professional StaffJob Description Summary:
The Senior Research Scientist conducts complex, independent research as part of a collaborative research team within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Kansas Medical Center. This position conducts hands-on experiments; prepares, analyzes, interprets, and compiles research data; and contributes to grant submissions, manuscripts, publications, and scientific presentations. The role also provides scientific guidance, supervision, mentorship, and training to research personnel and contributes to the management of research projects and laboratory operations.Job Description:
Job Duties:
- Work with the PI to design and prioritize research projects, conduct complex scientific research, interpret results, and identify future research directions.
- Review scientific literature and incorporate relevant findings into research ideas, study development, and experimental approaches.
- Contribute to grant submissions by preparing research content, data analyses, and other laboratory-related materials.
- Prepare manuscripts, research papers, abstracts, reports, and other written materials based on research findings.
- Prepare and present research findings at scientific meetings and other professional forums.
- Develop and implement research experiments, protocols, timelines, and project plans.
- Analyze and interpret experimental data and contribute to the development of research conclusions and next steps.
- Collaborate with internal and external research partners on research studies and projects.
- Supervise, mentor, and train research personnel and assign research tasks as appropriate.
- Maintain laboratory operations, including ordering supplies, cleaning, routine animal care, and equipment maintenance.
- Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and research records documenting experiments, calculations, procedures, and other relevant research information.
- Follow established quality control and assurance policies and procedures and maintain required documentation.
- Maintain compliance with applicable University, Department, IACUC, animal care, biosafety, and other research requirements. Participate in required training, laboratory meetings, and other research-related activities.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Education : MD, DO, PhD or equivalent.
- This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.
Work Experience :
Five (5) experience conducting research and demonstrating research productivity through peer-reviewed publications or other scholarly contributions.Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience :
- Seven (7) years of research experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or training research personnel.
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeRate Type:
SalaryCompensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$70,200.00 - $105,300.00Minimum
$70,200.00Midpoint
$87,700.00Maximum
$105,300.00Department:
SOM KC Psychiatry & Behavior Sciences-
Psychiatry & Behavioral SciencesPosition Title:
Senior Research Scientist - Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesJob Family Group:
Professional StaffJob Description Summary:
The Senior Research Scientist conducts complex, independent research as part of a collaborative research team within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Kansas Medical Center. This position conducts hands-on experiments; prepares, analyzes, interprets, and compiles research data; and contributes to grant submissions, manuscripts, publications, and scientific presentations. The role also provides scientific guidance, supervision, mentorship, and training to research personnel and contributes to the management of research projects and laboratory operations.Job Description:
Job Duties:
- Work with the PI to design and prioritize research projects, conduct complex scientific research, interpret results, and identify future research directions.
- Review scientific literature and incorporate relevant findings into research ideas, study development, and experimental approaches.
- Contribute to grant submissions by preparing research content, data analyses, and other laboratory-related materials.
- Prepare manuscripts, research papers, abstracts, reports, and other written materials based on research findings.
- Prepare and present research findings at scientific meetings and other professional forums.
- Develop and implement research experiments, protocols, timelines, and project plans.
- Analyze and interpret experimental data and contribute to the development of research conclusions and next steps.
- Collaborate with internal and external research partners on research studies and projects.
- Supervise, mentor, and train research personnel and assign research tasks as appropriate.
- Maintain laboratory operations, including ordering supplies, cleaning, routine animal care, and equipment maintenance.
- Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and research records documenting experiments, calculations, procedures, and other relevant research information.
- Follow established quality control and assurance policies and procedures and maintain required documentation.
- Maintain compliance with applicable University, Department, IACUC, animal care, biosafety, and other research requirements. Participate in required training, laboratory meetings, and other research-related activities.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Education : MD, DO, PhD or equivalent.
- This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.
Work Experience :
Five (5) experience conducting research and demonstrating research productivity through peer-reviewed publications or other scholarly contributions.Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience :
- Seven (7) years of research experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or training research personnel.
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeRate Type:
SalaryCompensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$70,200.00 - $105,300.00Minimum
$70,200.00Midpoint
$87,700.00Maximum
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Mid Level Professor of Psychiatry Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level professor of psychiatry job?
Position yourself by highlighting independent contributions: courses you designed, clinical programs you led, and research you drove without close supervision. Emphasize publications, grant activity, and any committee or mentorship roles. Tailor your CV and cover letter to show you can operate autonomously, not just support a senior faculty member's agenda. A strong teaching portfolio and evidence of scholarly productivity carry the most weight at this level.
Which companies hire mid level professor of psychiatrys?
Companies hiring mid level professor of psychiatrys right now include Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Boys Town, and UTHealth Houston, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring is driven primarily by academic medical centers, university psychiatry departments, and health systems with residency training programs that need experienced faculty who can carry an independent clinical and teaching load.
Are there remote mid level professor of psychiatry jobs?
Yes, though most positions involve at least some on-site clinical or teaching responsibilities. About 0% of mid level professor of psychiatry openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more common in research-focused or continuing medical education positions than in those with direct patient care or hands-on resident supervision requirements.
How do I move up to a mid level professor of psychiatry role?
The path typically involves building a record of independent contribution after your first faculty appointment: developing and owning a course, publishing peer-reviewed research, and taking on resident or student supervision beyond what your role formally requires. Securing even a small grant, serving on a departmental committee, and earning strong teaching evaluations signal readiness for the deeper ownership that mid level roles demand.
Which industries hire the most mid level professor of psychiatrys?
Mid Level professor of psychiatry roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring because they operate accredited residency and fellowship programs that require experienced faculty to teach, supervise trainees, and sustain active research or quality-improvement work alongside clinical responsibilities.