Research Leader

RESEARCH LEADER in DEPRESSION & ANXIETY at MCLEAN HOSPITAL and  PROFESSOR OF PSYCHIATRY at HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL 

McLean Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing  easy access to highest quality, cost-effective mental health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and beyond. Since  1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research into  the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers. McLean's multidisciplinary  programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care. 

McLean Hospital invites applications from qualified individuals for a position as a Research Leader in the areas of Depression, Stress, and Anxiety within the Division of Depression & Anxiety. The applicant will also serve as a leader of the Center for Depression, Anxiety and Stress Research (CDASR) at McLean Hospital. This recruitment is vital to replace  a departing incumbent in this key leadership role and the position is supported in part by an endowed fund at McLean  Hospital. Individuals holding an MD, PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent, who would be eligible for a professorial faculty  appointment at Harvard Medical School at the level of full professor, with a national/international reputation in research in Depression, Anxiety and related areas, are encouraged to apply. 

This position will report to the Chief Scientific Officer and will work closely with the President and Psychiatrist in Chief  of McLean Hospital. This individual will have far reaching leadership responsibilities, and must have the administrative,  research organization, mentoring, fund raising, and communication acumen to lead research programs in clinical  neuroscience and neuroimaging at McLean Hospital. They should also be able to engage with institutional, departmental,  and divisional leaders, the pan-Harvard community, and the regional, national, and international communities in the field.  

The Division of Depression & Anxiety conducts both clinical and basic science research into the relationship between  stress, trauma, and the prevalence of depression and anxiety disorders. Because these disorders occur in all demographics  and often appear in conjunction with other psychiatric diagnoses, the division works collaboratively with McLean’s six  other divisions to speed the translation of science from bench to bedside to develop ever-better clinical and medication  treatments. The division incorporates all levels of care, from outpatient to residential to multiple specialty inpatient  programs and outpatient services like ECT, TMS, and ketamine. CDASR embraces a multi-disciplinary approach to  improve our understanding of the psychological, environmental, and neurobiological factors associated with affective  disorders. Depression, anxiety and related disorders are major public health problems. Until recently, our understanding  of the mechanisms implicated in depression and anxiety was limited. However, breakthroughs in genetics, neuroscience,  and cognitive science have provided us with unprecedented access to the architecture of the human mind with new  insights that are revolutionizing our understanding of depression and anxiety. 

Salary and recruitment package will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with  institutional guidelines. This position will incorporate an HMS faculty appointment commensurate with qualifications  meeting academic appointment criteria at the level of Professor of Psychiatry. Women and minorities underrepresented in  medicine are encouraged to apply. Extramural research funding is preferred. 

Applicants should submit a cover letter (addressed to Kerry J. Ressler, MD PhD, Search Committee Chair, McLean  Hospital, 115 Mill Street, Belmont, MA 02478), a curriculum vitae, a summary of your career priorities, approach  to mentorship and vision for leading the Center for Depression, Anxiety and Stress Research at McLean along with the names and addresses/contact information of three references by email to kressler@mclean.harvard.edu. 

All McLean team members are expected to consistently demonstrate our values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity,  teamwork, excellence and innovation in their work activities and interactions. McLean Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard  Medical School, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment  without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual  orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.