Position overview Position title: Psychiatry Research Faculty Salary range: The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and, if applicable, rank and/or step. The pay range for this position is $120,200 - $255,900. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.
UC Salary information can be found here: 2026-2027 Academic Salary Scales Application Window Open date: August 31, 2026 Next review date: Sunday, Oct 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Tuesday, Aug 31, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only
be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The Department of Psychiatry within the School of Medicine at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body. UC San Diego Psychiatry faculty provide exceptional clinical care, cutting-edge research, and educational excellence. As a leader in innovative research, state-of-the-art treatment, and
comprehensive education in psychiatry, the Department of Psychiatry is seeking a faculty leader in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) and mental health to advance next-generation learning health systems and implementation science. The ideal candidate will bridge clinical psychiatry and data science, leveraging electronic health records (EHR), ML, and real-world data to improve patient outcomes, optimize
care delivery, and drive continuous system-level learning. We are seeking a clinical scientist who will translate research into scalable, implemented solutions with measurable impact across behavioral health settings. Responsibilities: Conduct pioneering research in computational psychiatry and mental health. Secure and manage extramural funding to support research initiatives. Publish high-impact findings in leading
scientific journals. Mentor and inspire the next generation of AI mental health providers and researchers. Develop and teach advanced courses in psychiatry and related fields (see Education & Training). Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify AI tools and methods to enhance clinical practices and patient care, and may be required to provide clinical services. Engage in community outreach to promote
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