Description

The research-to-practice Center for the Transition to Parenthood, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, invites applicants to apply for two open-rank non-tenure track positions with flexible start dates in 2025. For these positions, we seek outstanding and innovative scientists with established or emerging research programs and success in garnering extramural funding.

Requirements

Candidates’ research must encompass one of the following research themes: (1) neuroscience and/or mechanistic studies in the perinatal period focused on either generation, specifically, the prenatal influences on children’s brain-behavior development or brain-behavior changes in parents-to-be or perinatal mental health; (2) implementation science that includes expertise or interest in women’s mental health, father and/or partner’s mental health, or broadly parent and child well-being in the transition to parenthood. 

The Center, recently funded by the Bezos Family Foundation, aims to generate and leverage research to transform the prenatal ecosystem towards whole-person, two-generation, equitable, prenatal care (The transition to parenthood in obstetrics: enhancing prenatal care for 2-generation impact. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM, 4(5), 100678).  

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent and will be expected to maintain an active, extramurally funded research program, as well as their independent research lab, and to mentor post-docs. There are potential opportunities to teach as adjunct faculty at Columbia or Barnard College, and, for those with a clinical degree, to work in the Center’s Women’s Mental Health @Ob/Gyn clinical service integrated in the Department’s clinical practices. Salary, start-up funds, and other considerations will be consistent with Columbia’s commitment to recruit and retain exceptional individuals. Currently, hybrid-work arrangements (2-days minimum in the office) are in effect. 

Applicants should apply online Academic Search and Recruiting and submit a CV, a one-two page cover letter describing their research program, three representative publications, and three references letters. This position is subject to the University's background check policy. Applications are open to US citizens, permanent residents, and non-residents eligible for appropriate work or exchange visas. 

Minimum Qualifications:
      PhD or equivalent 

      Active extramurally funded research program

Pay Transparency (Included In every posting):
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, qualification, 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. 

EEOA Statement (Included In every posting):
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran