Asst. Research Professor & Associate Director
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Summary
The University of Kansas is seeking an Assistant Research Professor & Associate Director for the Center for the Advancement of Research on Eating Behaviors (CARE) to develop a nationally recognized research program in eating disorders.
About the Role
As the Assistant Research Professor & Associate Director, you will co-lead CARE's mission, contribute to strategic growth, develop an independent line of funded research, supervise staff and trainees, and serve as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on grants. You will also be involved in research, supervision, leadership, service to the profession, and direct clinical services.
About You
Required:
- Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology or a closely related field (Ph.D. or Psy.D) with all degree requirements completed prior to the start date.
- Minimum two years of research experience related to eating disorders, clinical psychology, or behavioral health.
- Demonstrated experience conducting structured clinical interviews and/or delivering evidence-based interventions.
- Completion of an APA-accredited internship by the start date.
- Record of peer-reviewed publications in the field of eating disorders.
Preferred:
- Experience supervising or training graduate and/or undergraduate students in research or clinical contexts.
- Familiarity with implementation science, digital health, or mobile intervention research.
- Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Mplus) and data management systems (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics).
- Experience contributing to or managing federally funded research projects.
Benefits
- Strong pre-award and post-award grant support.
- Centralized infrastructure for proposal development, compliance, and reporting.
- Extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across various fields.
- A collegial academic culture that values mentorship, transparency, and work-life integration.
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