Educational Opportunities

We are accepting applications to the fully online Certificate in Psychiatric Epidemiology program.  The CPE program, offered by the Department of Epidemiology, Colleges of Public Health and Health Professions and Medicine, and the Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, will train physicians, residents and mental health professionals in the history, methods and strategies of psychiatric epidemiology. As a credential, the CPE will mark its graduates as part of the network of international scholars addressing the critical mental health challenges of our time. This 15-credit certificate program will prepare new cohorts of psychiatric epidemiologists to conduct the rigorous, impactful and ethical studies needed to advance the field and improve the public health.

For more information on the UF Certificate in Psychiatric Epidemiology (CPE) program, visit http://epidemiology.phhp.ufl.edu/about/psychiatric-epidemiology-certificate/.For application instructions, contact the Program Director at cstriley@ufl.edu.

POSTED: 2/19/13

The University of Florida’s College of Public Health and Health Professions and the College of Medicine’s Department of Epidemiology is proud to offer a Master of Science beginning this fall. The new Master of Science in Epidemiology degree is a 36 credit program that prepares students for careers in the public health arena that are focused on the surveillance and prevention of illnesses among diverse populations around the world.  Students will be trained in the foundational aspects of epidemiology including person, place and time, risk and protective factors, and the social determinants of health.  Areas of focus will include: chronic disease, infectious disease, geriatric, environmental, psychiatric, social, cancer and maternal and child health epidemiology. As this is foremost a research degree, the required thesis and will allow the student to demonstrate skill in independent inquiry and investigation under the close tutelage of a mentor. Graduates of the MS in Epidemiology program will be able to apply surveillance, assessment, evaluation, and other foundational epidemiological research designs to all areas of interest, choose appropriate measurement and analytic methods to study health and disease in a population, and utilize biological, behavioral and social theory to understand how to prevent and intervene to promote the public health. The program consists of required coursework and the successful completion of a thesis, which students may complete in three semesters

For more information on the UF MS in Epidemiology program, visit http://epidemiology.phhp.ufl.edu/about/masters-of-science-in-epidemiology  or contact the Program Director at cstriley@ufl.edu.

POSTED: 2/19/13

Funding for predoctoral and postdoctoral research fellowships is available through the NIDA Substance Abuse Interdisciplinary Training Program at the University of Michigan Substance Abuse Research Center (UMSARC). The purpose of the training grant is to prepare researchers and scholars to expand their work well beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries in preparation for research in the field of substance abuse. Applicants may come from basic/social/clinical sciences or the humanities and must have demonstrated interest in research related to abused substances, including alcohol and tobacco. Applications for 2012-2013 funding are due March 12, 2012. Additional information and application materials are available at http://www.sitemaker.umich.edu/umsarc/nida_training_grant.

Questions should be directed to sboggio@umich.edu. 

The University of Michigan is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Women and individuals from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to apply. Applicants from both Social and Basic Sciences are also encouraged.

POSTED: 1/31/12

Office of National Drug Control Policy’s (ONDCP) Public Health Fellowship, through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA), establishes a vital link between the local public health service community and the Federal Government. ONDCP is the President’s primary source of support for drug policy development and program oversight. The Office advises the President on national and international drug control policies and strategies, and works to ensure the effective coordination of anti-drug programs within the Federal Government. The National Drug Control Strategy is a comprehensive and balanced approach, rooted in evidence-based programs that reduce drug use and its consequences. This subject matter demands a broad reach with public health professionals because it reflects a wide array of substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery support activities that affect the entire United States.

Fellowships can provide experienced public health professionals with a unique opportunity to address complex policy issues. Public health professionals interested in direct policy making experience will be able to contribute clinical and/or academic expertise to further the mission of ONDCP.

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POSTED: 6/30/11

The University of Michigan Addiction Research Center (UMARC) invites applications for a post-doctoral research position in developmental neuroimaging.  The successful candidate will be involved in the investigation of how addiction-related genetic variants impact brain responses in longitudinal functional MRI studies of children and adolescents at risk for alcoholism, other drug involvement, and other psychopathology.  This position is primarily mentored by Jon-Kar Zubieta, M.D., Ph.D. (neuroimaging) and Mary M. Heitzeg, Ph.D. (fMRI) with additional mentoring and collaboration opportunities with other faculty from a variety of disciplines, including Robert A. Zucker, Ph.D. (developmental psychopathology), Margit Burmeister, Ph.D. (molecular genetics), Brian Hicks, Ph.D. (psychology, behavior genetics), and Kerby Shedden, Ph.D. (statistical genetics). 

Post-doctoral applicants must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline such as psychology or neuroscience, and have demonstrated research productivity and academic excellence as well as an interest in developmental research related to alcohol, nicotine, or other drug use disorders. We are seeking an applicant with previous research experience in MR imaging who is interested in a multidisciplinary approach to the study of vulnerability and resilience. 

This position offers the opportunity to develop an integrated research program and enhance skills necessary for a successful academic/research career.  Multiple-year appointments are available and dependent upon performance.  Salaries are commensurate with prior postdoctoral experience and NRSA regulations. Preliminary inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Heitzeg (mheitzeg@umich.edu).  The University of Michigan, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.  Send a CV, three letters of reference, reprints, and a detailed cover letter describing your research experience, interests and longer term career goals to:  

Rose Juhasz, Ph.D.
University of Michigan Addiction Research Center
Rachel Upjohn Building
4250 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI  48109-5740
email:  raburk@umich.edu

POSTED: 6/21/11

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) International Program fosters international cooperative research and the exchange of scientific information by drug abuse researchers around the globe. Through international collaborations, scientists are introduced to new perspectives and differing attitudes about the fundamentals of drug abuse research. The NIDA International Program works to strengthen and stimulate international drug abuse research networks by supporting research collaborations between NIDA grantees and drug abuse researchers from other countries. The NIDA International Program fellowship and research exchange opportunities are for all levels of scientists interested in drug abuse research.

Detailed program and application submission information is available on the NIDA International Program Web site at http://international.drugabuse.gov/index.html. Application instructions and deadlines vary by type of fellowship and research exchange.

NIDA International Program

National Institute on Drug Abuse
9000 Rockville Pike
Building 31, Room 1B59
Bethesda, Maryland 20892 USA
Email: ip@nida.nih.gov

POSTED: 12/05/10

Highly motivated individuals are invited to apply for POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS that are currently available in the laboratories of Dr. Charles France and Lisa Gerak at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.  These highly collaborative investigators within the Department of Pharmacology are funded by NIH to study behavioral and pharmacological mechanisms underlying the therapeutic and/or abuse potential of drugs from several pharmacological classes and to study the behavioral and biologic basis of vulnerability to addiction.  Trainees will contribute to projects involving drug self-administration, drug discrimination, place conditioning, and other behavioral procedures, conducted within a spacious, state-of-the-art animal facility housing a variety of laboratory animal species. 

Individuals who have completed or will complete their Ph.D. training in pharmacology, psychology, biology, neuroscience or a related field are encouraged to apply. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests and career goals, and letters of reference to Lisa Gerak, Department of Pharmacology, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr, mail code 7764, San Antonio TX 78229 or by email to gerak@uthscsa.edu.

All postdoctoral appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.  The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

POSTED: 08/10/10

SCVD Pre- and Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program soliciting applications for FY11
The Sealy Center for Vaccine Development (SCVD) is soliciting applications for its Pre- and Post-doctoral Fellowship Program for FY11 starting in September 2010. The main purpose of the trainee fellowships is to support outstanding postdoctoral fellows and graduate students in the broad area of vaccinology. This year we will have fellowships in two categories:
· Acute infectious diseases

· Chronic infectious (e.g., HIV, tuberculosis, and parasitic) and non-infectious diseases. We are particularly interested in research to develop vaccines for addiction (e.g., cocaine, methamphetamine, nicotine), atherosclerosis, autoimmune diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis), cancer (with an emphasis on hepatocellular carcinoma but also others [e.g., head and neck, anal cancer, and skin]), diabetes (insulin-dependent), neurodegeneration (e.g., Alzheimer’s, Parkinson's). We encourage applications involving co-mentorship between subject matter experts and faculty with ongoing vaccine development projects.

Applicants must submit proposals with the support of a mentor. The program is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or persons with pre-existing visas obtained through UTMB that permit postdoctoral training for the project's duration.

Detailed program and application submission information is available on the SCVD Web site at http://www.utmb.edu/scvd/funding.asp. Applications must be submitted to the SCVD Fellowship Committee, 3.230 Mary Moody Northern Pavilion, Route 0436 no later than 9:00 AM CST, August 16, 2010.

Questions can be directed to Bridget E. Hawkins, PhD at (409) 747-8151 or behawkin@utmb.edu.

POSTED: 07/30/10

The Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions (CASAA) has received notice that, effective July 1, 2010, we will be funded for a new 5-year pre- and postdoctoral NIAAA Institutional Research Training grant.  The goal of the grant is to prepare future NIH scientists to conduct research to (1) elucidate the processes of change in drinking behavior, (2) develop and test effective methods to effect change through self-change, treatment and indicated prevention, and (3) develop and test models to disseminate knowledge of effective interventions to diverse populations.  The grant will support 4 pre- fellows and 2 post-doctoral fellows in the first year.  Predoctoral fellows will come from the Department of Psychology.  Post-doctoral fellows may come from any discipline relevant to the goals of the training program.  Fellows must work with one of the core training faculty:  Barbara S. McCrady (PI and training program director), Michael Bogenschutz, Kent Kiehl, Phil May, Theresa Moyers, J. Scott Tonigan, Kamilla Venner, or W. Gill Woodall.

We have openings to support two postdoctoral fellows in the upcoming academic year.  Applicants must meet the following criteria: (1) minimum verbal, quantitative, and advanced GRE scores at the 60^th percentile, with exceptions considered for applicants for whom English is a second language, or who have specific and documented disabilities or other individual characteristics that affect their performance on standardized tests; (2) demonstrated interest in the alcohol field as evidenced by prior coursework, research, and/or clinical experience; (3) have a record of research productivity as evidenced by  research presentations and peer-reviewed publications (4) be committed to a career in alcohol.  Multiple years of funding are available.  All fellows must be US citizens or permanent resident aliens. (More...pdf)

POSTED: 06/07/10