Assistant Research Professor

Job Summary

This faculty position is for an individual with a PhD or equivalent in psychology who will collaborate on interprofessional research teams within the WELL Center and conduct research in an area of eating disorders and/or obesity. The successful candidate will assist on grant-funded projects with investigators in the WELL Center, serve as a study therapist and clinical supervisor on ongoing clinical trials, and create their own independent line of research. This is a non-tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Research Professor with yearly approvals necessary based on available funding and satisfactory performance.

Essential Functions

• Serve as study therapist and clinical supervisor.
• Contribute to analysis and writing of manuscripts.
• Assist in research study project management.
• Participate in study meetings.
• Write extramural grant proposals.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a PhD or Doctorate

Preferred Qualification:

• Established record of research in eating disorders or obesity
• Participation as principal investigator or co-investigator on funded research
• Excellent record of collegiality and collaboration
• Expertise in clinical trials research
• Expertise in clinical supervision and the provision of clinical services.

Physical Requirements

• Typically sitting at a desk/table.

Location

• Hybrid/Flexible work arrangement.

Additional Information

This is a full-time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The salary offered is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet or Part-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.