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University of Denver · 11 hours ago

Research Professor - Child and Adolescent Psychology

positionDenver, CO
timePart-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$138K/yr - $167K/yr

The University of Denver is a top-ranked private university located at the base of the Rocky Mountains. The Graduate School of Professional Psychology seeks a Full Professor to lead research initiatives focused on perinatal, early childhood, and adolescent mental health, while mentoring graduate students and securing external funding for impactful research projects.

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Responsibilities

Serve as Principal Investigator on externally funded projects
Secure and maintain external funding aligned with the strategic applied research priorities and capacities of the PsyD program and GSPP Clinical Services
Develop and lead a robust applied research program focused on perinatal and early childhood mental health
Mentor graduate students and supervise staff tied to externally funded projects
Publish and disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed journals and conferences
Build and maintain interdisciplinary collaborations within DU and with external partners
Provide reasonable service as faculty (up to 10% of appointment) to the PsyD program

Qualification

Perinatal mental health researchExternal funding managementQuantitative research designQualitative research designMixed-method research designInterdisciplinary collaborationLeadership skillsMentoring graduate studentsAdministrative skillsCommunity-engaged researchCommunication skills

Required

Doctoral degree (PsyD, PhD or equivalent) in psychology or a related field
Demonstrated success in securing and managing extensive external funding
Extensive, strong record of peer-reviewed publications and scholarly impact
Experience mentoring graduate students and supervising research staff
Expertise in perinatal and early childhood mental health research
Advanced skills in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research design
Ability to secure and manage external funding from federal and private sources
Strong leadership and team management skills in inclusive settings
Exceptional administrative and financial management skills
Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred

Licensed as a psychologist in Colorado
Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration
Track record of externally funded research projects
Expertise in community-engaged research and program evaluation

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Retirement
Paid time off
Tuition benefit
ECO pass

Company

University of Denver

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The University of Denver is a private research university in Denver, Colorado.
dateFounded in 1864
location
Denver, Colorado, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.du.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

University of Denver has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.03M
Key Investors
Caring for Denver Foundation
2023-03-29Grant· $0.03M
2021-11-19Grant

Leadership Team

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Mark Aoyagi
Co-Director of Sport & Performance Psychology; Professor
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