Positions Other Than Postdoctoral

Faculty position in drug abuse research - Baylor college of medicine & the Houston va hospital offers a faculty position for a physician at the assistant thru associate professor with 50% research time in a broad array of clinical research. Please apply with cv to:

Thomas Kosten MD
Kosten@bcm.edu

POSTED: 06/30/08

The Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences and the Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior (an interdisciplinary and education institute devoted to the understanding of complex human behavior) at UCLA and the Laboratory of Molecular Neuroimaging invite applications for a physician/investigator (early career).

Qualifications: Scientist (M.D.) with the potential to develop a research program that is broadly consistent with the laboratory's scientific mission. Our team uses a variety of brain imaging methodologies (PET, MRI, fMRI, MRSI), to study pathology related to substance abuse. The lab is focusing on studies of methamphetamine abuse and adolescent smoking. This is an extraordinarily stimulating scientific environment. We are especially interested in early career physicians that would like the opportunity to build their own research career within our program. To apply, submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, representative reprints and names and addresses of three references (do not send letters) via email to Theresa Caban (tcaban@mednet.ucla.edu) Search Coordinator, Center for Addictive Behaviors Search Committee, OUF. UCLA is an EOE.

POSTED: 06/30/08

The Drug and Chemical Evaluation Section is in the process of hiring 2 Drug Science Specialists. This is a "catch-all" scientific series that we've used to hire chemists, pharmacologists, behavioral pharmacologists, physiological psychologists, clinical psychologists, pharmacists etc.

The Section currently has a staff of 24 scientists of various expertise and disciplines. The Section is responsible for all scientific and technical information on drugs of abuse for the agency. These responsibilities include domestic and international drug and chemical control, quotas, and development and maintainence of forensic analysis databases.

Specifically, this position serves as a technical advisor in the pharmaceutical, biological and physical sciences. The incumbent evaluates and synthesizes complex scientific data on abuse and diversion potentials, as well as the licit and illicit uses of drugs and chemicals. Recommends pertinent DEA policy and regulatory, legislative, and scheduling responses to the diversion, trafficking and/or abuse of drugs and chemicals. Evaluates existing data sources, defines requirements, and investigates new data sources. Recommends data sources, and obtains essential information to provide policy guidance on domestic and international drug and chemical control matters. (More......)

POSTED: 06/23/08

A position will become available for a research associate or faculty level researcher to assist in the management of NIH-supported drug abuse-related clinical research projects at Baylor College of Medicine.  The successful applicant will have successfully completed a Ph.D. program and have 1-3 years of postdoctoral research experience.  The applicant will plan and implement all aspects of study management with the support of research assistants.  

Our group focuses on human laboratory research in cocaine and methamphetamine dependence, focusing especially on agents impacting noradrenergic systems. We are also interested in recruiting and developing the careers of individuals who desire to develop independent lines of research.  An academic appointment would be available for a qualified applicant.  Salary will be commensurate with training and skills. 

Please contact Thomas Newton at tnewton@bcm.edu for more details.

POSTED: 06/16/08

The Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology, & Neuroscience at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport invites applications for a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant/Associate Professor in Pharmacology. The LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport is the largest medical facility in the Tri-State area and has a reputation for excellence in medical and graduate student education and research. We are seeking qualified faculty with expertise that compliments ongoing research in the department including: the neuropharmacology of addiction, behavioral pharmacology, neuropharmacology, cellular/molecular pharmacology or toxicology, and/or psychoneuroimmunology. Candidates with expertise in the neurobiology of addiction are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in pharmacology or a related discipline with demonstrated research ability. (More...)

POSTED: 06/04/08

Tenure or Non-Tenure Faculty Track Position # 00022683

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida is seeking to fill a full-time tenure or non-tenure faculty position title Assistant/Associate/Professor or Clinical Assistant/Clinical Associate/Professor level.  The responsibilities of this position will be largely laboratory based research with an emphasis on developing a research program in the area of neuroproteomics applied to substance abuse.  Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible, have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree, as well as significant experience in areas related to neuroproteomics and substance abuse including protein biochemistry and analytical mass spectrometry.  Candidates should also have a sustained peer-reviewed publication record and demonstrated potentials and/or successes in securing extramural funding as a principal investigator and Co-Investigator.  Candidates should show evidence of the ability to function successfully as part of a larger research team.  The successful candidate will have access to an established proteomic laboratory with state of the art equipment.   Salary will be commensurate with experience.  The application deadline is July 30, 2008 with an expected start date of September 1, 2008.  Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, a current C.V., and three letters of recommendations to Dr. Sara Jo Nixon, Professor and Search Chairperson, University of Florida College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry P.O. Box 100256, Gainesville, FL  32610-0256, or email to sjnixon@ufl.edu

An Equal Opportunity Institution

POSTED: 06/02/08

The Center for Scientific Review (CSR) at NIH currently has many openings for Scientific Review Officer (SRO) positions covering all areas of expertise, including drug abuse. This is an exciting job and supports the vital mission of NIH to support and conduct medical and behavioral research. The work of the SROs is highly valued by NIH and the scientific community because the single most important factor in determining whether a grant application is funded by NIH is how well it fares in peer review.

The following is a link to the current vacancy announcement: http://tinyurl.com/457pjc. This link outlines the job description as well as the expected qualifications of a successful candidate. The candidate is expected to have significant research experience as an independent investigator beyond the postdoctoral level. The job number is CSR08-264838-CR-DE and the posting closes on May 30th.

POSTED: 05/19/08

The Center on the Continuum of Care in the Addictions at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine seeks candidates for faculty positions.  One position will be at the Assistant Professor level (Research or Clinician Educator Track), and a second at the Associate of Full Professor level (Clinician Educator or Tenure track).  Rank and track will be commensurate with experience.  Responsibilities include developing a program of research on a topic of some relevance to improving the treatment of substance use disorders, writing empirical papers and reviews, and obtaining external funding as Principal Investigator.  Other responsibilities, including project management, mentoring junior faculty and postdoctoral fellows and additional teaching, are dependent on rank and faculty track. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a health-related field and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in Research.

The Center on the Continuum of Care in the Addictions focuses on the development and evaluation of innovative interventions designed to improve the management of substance use disorders.  For the junior position, prior experience in conducting research with individuals with substance abuse disorders is highly desirable.  The successful candidate will have a strong interest in developing an academic career with a focus on addiction treatment research and a track record demonstrating exceptional promise as a clinical research scientist. For the senior position, prior experience in conducting treatment or health services research with individuals with mental health or substance abuse disorders and demonstrated ability to obtain external grant funding for research are required.  For each position, clinical training and experience in delivering treatment interventions to individuals with substance use disorders, and willingness to supervise counselors and therapists, are desirable but not required. Competitive salary and start-up packages are available.  The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please submit curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and 3 reference letters to:

Dwight L. Evans, M.D. Professor and Chair; James R. McKay, Ph.D., Professor, Ref#113, c/o S. Kaplan, Dept. of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 305 Blockley Hall, 423 Guardian Drive, Phila, PA 19104-6021. Stacilk@mail.med.upenn.edu

POSTED: 05/14/08

The UCLA Center for Addictive Behaviors is seeking a faculty-level behavioral pharmacologist to contribute to our inter-disciplinary translational research team which is oriented at medications development for drug dependence. The successful candidate will seek to parlay their experience with human research on drug abuse, medication development, and/or clinical trials into an independent research career within our group; consequently, s/he should have knowledge and publications in the area of medication development for drug abuse. Our group at UCLA provides a rich environment of basic and clinical research, with unique opportunities for collaborations and career development in a wide range of disciplines, from genetics to state-of-the-art methods in human and animal brain imaging. Applications are welcome from individuals with doctoral degrees in pharmacology, physiology, psychology, and medicine.

Please send Letter of intent, CV, 3 representative manuscript reprints, and contact information for 3 career recommendations to: Theresa Caban via email -- tcaban@mednet.ucla.edu.

POSTED: 05/13/08

The Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia is seeking a psychologist, Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology or related field, license-eligible in Virginia, to join our group of addiction and health behavior researchers. Successful candidates will have a strong interest in developing clinical research career, post-doctoral experience with research and a desire to provide clinical supervision and coverage for clinical research projects in our Richmond, Virginia clinic. Preference will be given to a psychologist with a strong background in behavioral treatments including CBT and MI, and with grant writing and data analysis experience. We offer a vibrant environment, two outpatient clinical research centers located in Charlottesville and Richmond, VA, an inpatient clinical research lab, and a growing group of scientists studying addictive behaviors from bench to bedside. We also offer multi-disciplinary me ntoring and support for candidates interested in seeking funding for their own research.

Qualifications:
Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology or related field, post-doctoral experience with research, license-eligible in Virginia, and willing to provide clinical supervision and coverage for clinical research projects in our Richmond, Virginia clinic required. Preference will be given to a psychologist with a strong background in behavioral treatments including CBT and MI, and with grant writing and data analysis experience.

Applications:
Interested applicants please send your CV and letter of interest to address below. E-mail: KES7A@virginia.edu The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Send Application to: Karen Ingersoll, Ph.D. by email to kareningersoll@virginia.edu or by mail to:
UVa C.A.R.E.
1670 Discovery Drive
Suite 120
Charlottesville, VA 22911

POSTED: 05/07/08

The Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia is seeking a nationally recognized researcher in opiate and prescription abuse rehabilitation, M.D. or Ph.D., to be a part of a new and exciting group involved with medications development and related sciences within the Division of Neurobiological Studies. The selected candidate will also be expected to collaborate with research in the human laboratory. The successful candidate will have board certification or the equivalent in addiction medicine. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong track record of extramural funding.

Faculty appointment will be commensurate upon training and experience at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank. Review of applications begins May 1, 2008, however the position will remain open until filled.

Interested candidates must send a CV with a letter of interest to:

Genya Saunders, Human Resources Specialist
Psychiatry & Neurobehavioral Sciences
University of Virginia Health System
P.O. Box 800623
Charlottesville, VA 22908
E-mail: es4du@virginia.edu

The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

POSTED: 05/01/08

A position for Assistant/Associate Professor (M3/M4), position number 82257T, is available at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, School of Medicine - Department of Medicine, (Division of Neurology). The candidate will join a well-funded neuroimaging research program, and be primarily supported by NINDS and NIDA funded research and program grants to lead or contribute significantly to neuroimaging studies of infants and children with prenatal exposure to methamphetamine, as well as stress reactivity and arousal in the developing human nervous system. The candidate is also expected to provide research mentoring to junior investigators, medical and graduate students and to serve as academic advisor to students.

Minimum qualifications: M3: MD degree; board certification or qualification in pediatrics or neurology; experience in neuroscience research; demonstrated ability in teaching and patient care; poise and good address for meeting and conferring with others. M4: same as M3 plus board certification in pediatrics or neurology; four years in the rank of Assistant Professor, or four years of other medical experience, or a total of four years of teaching in the rank of Assistant Professor and other medical experience, or one year at the rank of Associate Professor at another medical school of recognized standing; proven ability in teaching, research, and program administration; recognition for having made a significant scholarly contribution to the clinical specialty; ability to serve as a role model for students and junior colleague; demonstrated ability to contribute to internationally recognized research in functional neuroimaging; demonstrated ability to perform statistical analyses with behavioral or imaging data; demonstrated ability to participate in publication, research findings and grant writing; must have a Hawaii medical license or be eligible to apply for one. (More....PDF)

POSTED: 05/01/08

The San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) has an immediate opening for a full time psychologist with the Substance Use / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Team (SUPT). Clinical expertise and experience in the treatment of Substance Use and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is essential. Incumbent serves on a multidisciplinary team treating veterans with these co-morbidities (and other psychiatric illnesses). The incumbent presents at seminars and supervises psychology interns, externs, postdoctoral fellows and psychiatric residents. SFVAMC has an APA approved predoctoral internship and an APA approved postdoctoral fellowship, plus training for graduate students in the Bay Area. The SFVAMC is closely affiliated with UC San Francisco and the incumbent is encouraged to seek faculty appointment and excel in the area of clinical research or education. US citizenship and APA accredited doctoral degree and internship required. The job is currently posted (and is open until April 30th) at

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/ftva.asp?seeker=1&JobID=70667435

For further information, e-mail Russell.Lemle@va.gov The VA is an EOE.

POSTED: 04/23/08

The University of Virginia Center for Addiction Research and Education seeks an Early Career Psychologist to join our team. We seek an individual interested in pursuing a clinical research career as a psychologist in an academic medical center environment. In this position, you will develop experience working on NIH grants and in writing your own grants and papers. Our goal is to build a program of research that is competitive for federal funding and develop the talents of young investigators who can contribute to our group. This is a flexible position that can be organized as a post-doctoral fellowship or a junior faculty position. This position is supported by three NIH grant-funded studies involving the investigation of psychological treatments for people with HIV and substance abuse, women at risk of alcohol-exposed pregnancy, and of the mechanisms of action of a structured motivational interviewing intervention. While the position is at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, supervision of ongoing studies is needed in our satellite clinic in Richmond, Virginia, so you may choose to live in a top-rated small city or a vibrant urban environment. We seek self-starting individuals interested in managing studies, supervising therapists, and training staff, as well as in developing their own research projects and in writing manuscripts using data from four existing datasets. We offer mentoring from a diverse group of funded investigators in the broad area of addiction science and treatment and behavioral medicine. Ph.D. in Clinical, Counseling, or Health Psychology with clinical internship required. Virginia license-eligible preferred. Experience with analyzing clinical data preferred. Competitive salary and benefits available For more information or to apply, send letter of interest and C.V. to Dr. Karen Ingersoll at kareningersoll@virginia.edu <mailto:kareningersoll@virginia.edu> or call for more information at 434-243-0581. Women and minority group members are especially encouraged to apply.

POSTED: 03/26/08

The Social Science Research Center, an internationally recognized center of behavior change at the University of Rhode Island, announces the availability of the following research position.

Required: Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of professional work experience in a research setting, with one year in a clinical setting, or related experience; experience with computer programs including word processing, spreadsheet and database management applications; strong organizational and interpersonal skills; a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; knowledge of library databases and APA reference style, knowledge of experimental research methodology. Preferred: Experience with PowerPoint and Excel; knowledge of clinical research procedures. Position is limited to 12/31/08 with extension contingent on funding. Visit our website at www.uri.edu/hr for a complete job description. Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 04-04-08 to: Sara D. Cottrill, Search Chair, (Req # 12141), UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND, P.O. Box G, Kingston, RI 02881. URI is an AA/EOD employer and values diversity.

POSTED: 03/25/08

The Social Science Research Center, an internationally recognized center of behavior change at the University of Rhode Island, announces the availability of the following research position.

Required: Master's degree in Psychology or a related behavioral science with a minimum of 2 years of experience in research and/or clinical settings; strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills; experience with meeting strict deadlines; experience with IBM compatible PC hardware and software systems; ability to travel to assessment sites. Preferred: Experience with behavioral, substance use, or public health research, especially Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; supervisory experience. Position is limited to 12/31/08 with extension contingent on funding. Visit our website at www.uri.edu/hr for a complete job description. Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 04-04-08 to: Sara D. Cottrill, Search Chair, (Req # 12144), UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND, P.O. Box G, Kingston, RI 02881. URI is an AA/EOD employer and values diversity.

POSTED: 03/25/08

The Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) and the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine seeks candidates for an Assistant, Associate, and/or Full Professor position in the non-tenure clinician-educator track. Rank will be commensurate with experience. The successful applicant will have experience in the field of Psychiatry with a focus on Addiction Psychiatry. Responsibilities include taking care of patients with substance abuse disorders, development of a comprehensive rehabilitation treatment program integrating pharmacology with evidenced-based psychological treatments, clinical research, and teaching of residents and fellows. Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in Education, Research, and Clinical Care. Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Psychiatry, and unrestricted PA license required. The successful applicant must have completed a fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry.

The PVAMC Behavioral Healthcare Service provides a full range of high quality, restorative and preventative behavioral health services to the veteran population. Research opportunities exist with both the PVAMC Centers of Excellence that focus on addictions research (the CESTATE and the MIRECC). The University of Pennsylvania's Department of Psychiatry is recognized nationally for clinical, education and research excellence.

This position is full-time with primary duty location being the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. The PVAMC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please submit curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and references to:
Ken Sullivan, MD, Acting ACOS of PVAMC Behavioral Health Services; Dwight L. Evans, MD, Ruth Meltzer Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine; REF#112; c/o Diane Daniels, Office of Human Resources (05), Philadelphia VA Medical Center, 3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104 diane.daniels@va.gov

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

POSTED: 03/20/08

The Food and Drug Administration, Center for Drug Evaluation & Research (FDA/CDER), Controlled Substance Staff has an opening for an Interdisciplinary Scientist position (Pharmacologist/Toxicologist/Biologist/Chemist).  The position is located at the new White Oak campus in Silver Spring, Maryland.  The open period for the announcement expires after March 27, 2008.  

JOB SUMMARY:

Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Office of Operations, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Office of the Center Director, Controlled Substance Staff, Silver Spring, MD.

Below is a link to the announcement which is posted on USAJOBS.gov.

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=69418047&AVSDM=2008%2D03%2D06+11%3A14%3A25&Logo=0&q=int
erdisciplinary&jbf574=HE36&lid=456&FedEmp=N&sort=rv&vw=d&ss=0&brd=3876&FedPub=Y&caller=/agency_search.a
sp&SUBMIT1.x=112&SUBMIT1.y=15

POSTED: 03/12/08

The Department of Medical Affairs of Alkermes, Inc. announces an opening for a new, full-time, scientific position. This is a leadership role in the Vivitrol® Business Unit, an entity that is unique in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry. The department is charged with developing knowledge about a new recovery paradigm and disseminating it on a national scale throughout the alcohol dependence treatment field and related areas, including reimbursement, criminal justice, general medicine and public policy. The position will report to David R. Gastfriend MD, Vice President of Medical Affairs, Alkermes, Inc.

The Director of Medical and Pharmacologic Information will be a physician with experience in addiction research who will establish and implement a strategic plan to provide the medical and pharmacologic scientific information infrastructure for Vivitrol (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension). The individual will track major trends in the field, provide expert level guidance regarding medical/pharmacologic assessment and therapeutics to internal and external constituencies, provide regular updates to senior management on progress in basic and clinical, medical and pharmacology research and practice. The individual will drive development of scientific publications, educational and promotional material (including conceptual and content generation and review) in the area of medical and pharmacologic treatment. The role includes participation in the scientific review of Investigator-Sponsored Studies and medical-regulatory review of promotional and non-promotional materials. Activities will include providing scientific support, training, and updating for marketing, sales, special segments, and national field personnel by participating on cross-functional teams in meetings and through field travel, approximately 20% of the time. This position will involve providing medical presentations to healthcare providers in grand rounds, inservice, and other field-based activities and events.
Inquiries to: Kimberly Caron, Human Resources, Alkermes, Inc.
Email: Kimberly@trility.com or phone: 978-686-7890.

POSTED: 03/10/08

The National Institute on Drug Abuse, Intramural Research Program located in Baltimore, MD is in search of a staff research pharmacist. Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief Pharmacist, the selectee will function as a staff research pharmacist.

If you are selected for this dynamic and rewarding job opportunity, your duties will include:

·      Compounding and/or dispensing study drugs directly from computer-generated physician’s orders.

·       Maintaining and reviewing the entire drug therapy prescribed for the research subjects.

·       Maintains detailed records of each research subject and non-clinical researchers receiving investigational
narcotic, and controlled drugs.

·        Assists with reviews, drug audits, and the compounding of research drugs when drugs are not
commercially available.

·        Advises medical and nursing staff concerning such matters as the clinical effects of drugs, proper dosages,
general administration, toxicity, precautions, alternative medications, contra-indications, etc.

Applicants must possess at least a four-year bachelor's degree in Pharmacy recognized by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education AND must also be licensed to practice pharmacy in a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia.

Applications from Commissioned Corps Officers are encouraged.

Details about the position and application information can be found on the website www.usajobs.gov using the job announcement number NIDA-08-245303. 

POSTED: 03/5/08

The Research Department of Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, a division of Denver Health, is accepting applications for a full time Research Projects Coordinator.

This would be an ideal opportunity for anyone with a desire to be a part of a team that is a leader in public health research. Some of our research studies include, but are not limited to, prescription drug abuse, analgesics toxicity (over-the-counter pain relievers), Phase II and Phase III drug trials for new antidotes, antivenom research studies (snakes, spiders, etc.) and literature reviews.

Position exists to develop, coordinate and maintain consultative contracts with clients related to drug development projects consistent with the mission of the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center. Requires Masters Degree in physical or life sciences, public health, preventative medicine or comparable experience. American Board of Applied Toxicology eligibility or certification is desirable. Two years experience in the design, development and supervision of basic science and clinical research projects. Position requires excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and personnel effectively and independently. Strong knowledge of spreadsheet, database and statistical programs, and leadership experience is desirable.

EOE M/F/D/V

For more information and/or to apply online please visit www.rmpdc.org and/or www.denverhealth.org

In addition please feel free to contact:

Jim Booth
Recruiter
Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center
B:303/739-1316
F:303/739-1119

POSTED: 02/28/08

The Research Department of the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, a division of Denver Health, has the following opportunity available for a Statistical Research Specialist:

Job Description: Gathers data from disparate sources, develops and maintains database applications, and analyzes using qualitative and quantitative (statistical) methods; assist research director, assistant research director and other project members in data analysis planning, analysis, and reporting.

This would be an ideal opportunity for anyone with a desire to be a part of a team that is a leader in public health research. Some of our research studies include, but are not limited to, prescription drug abuse, analgesics toxicity (over-the-counter pain relievers), Phase II and Phase III drug trials for new antidotes, antivenom research studies (snakes, spiders, etc.) and literature reviews.

Qualifications: Education – Bachelors degree – Masters preferred (Computer Science, Public Health or Epidemiology) with significant training in research and statistical evaluation methods. Experience – Two years experience conducting applied research or program evaluation in community and/or organizational setting or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience with Toyota Lean systems preferred.

The Researched, Abuse, Diversion and Addiction-Related Surveillance (RADARS®) System provides timely and geographic-specific data to the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies, policymakers and medical/public health officials to aid in understanding trends in the abuse, misuse, and diversion of prescription drugs in the United States. The System is composed of four signal detection systems and a Scientific Advisory Board and is an independent operation of the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center (RMPDC).

EOE M/F/D/V

For more information and/or to apply online please visit www.rmpdc.org and/or www.denverhealth.org

In addition please feel free to contact:

Jim Booth
Recruiter
Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center
B:303/739-1316
F:303/739-1119

POSTED: 02/28/08

The Research Department of Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, a division of Denver Health, is accepting applications for a full time Researcher Level II.

This would be an ideal opportunity for anyone with a desire to be a part of a team that is a leader in public health research. Some of our research studies include, but are not limited to, prescription drug abuse, analgesics toxicity (over-the-counter pain relievers), Phase II and Phase III drug trials for new antidotes, antivenom research studies (snakes, spiders, etc.) and literature reviews.

The successful candidate will have a Masters Degree in a related field and will be directly involved with database management for our prescription drug abuse project. Additional duties and responsibilities will include: Protocol Development, IRB Submissions, Patient and Database Management for clinical trials, managing operations for pharmacovigilance projects and writing abstracts and manuscripts.

Our preferred candidate will be a self-starting, enthusiastic team player with advanced computer skills including a high level of comfort with spreadsheets and database management software.

This position is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate interested in a career in public health or clinical research.

Masters Degree in life sciences, public health, preventative medicine or comparable experience. Experience in design, development and supervision of public health and clinical research projects is strongly desirable. Strong knowledge of spreadsheets and database programs and leadership experience is desirable.

EOE M/F/D/V

For more information and/or to apply online please visit www.rmpdc.org and/or www.denverhealth.org

In addition please feel free to contact:
Jim Booth
Recruiter
Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center
303/ 739-1316
jim.booth@rmpdc.org

POSTED: 02/28/08

The Research Department of the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center  (RMPDC) , a division of Denver Health, has the following opportunity available for an Epidemiologist:

The Researched, Abuse, Diversion and Addiction-Related Surveillance (RADARS®) System provides timely and geographic-specific data to the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies, policymakers and medical/public health officials to aid in understanding trends in the abuse, misuse, and diversion of prescription drugs in the United States. The System is composed of four signal detection systems and a Scientific Advisory Board and is an independent operation of the RMPDC.

The Epidemiologist will be supervising RADARS System personnel in the scientific components of the project, including but not limited to the RADARS System Fellows, signal detection system personnel, and statistics personnel.

This position includes a faculty appointment.

The ability to supervise, lead and motivate is critical!

In addition, the Epidemiologist will have management responsibility for all scientific operations of the RADARS System.  The Epidemiologist will be responsible for regulatory and organizational compliance.  (more...)

POSTED: 02/28/08

The college is seeking applications for a full-time 12-month, tenured, faculty position at the associate or full professor level who will also serve as Associate Head of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences.  

The successful candidate will be located at the University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy, Duluth campus and, with the Medical School – Duluth Campus, and will be part of the developing, vibrant Academic Health Center-Duluth that is committed to the new research institute on the Duluth campus with a focus on neuroscience and cancer biology. The College of Pharmacy is one college with two campuses, in the Twin Cities and in Duluth. The 20 faculty members located on the Duluth campus are organized as a department of the College of Pharmacy (Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences) and faculty in the department span the pharmacy disciplines.

Abundant opportunities for interdisciplinary and collaborative research exist and exciting prospects are available to access the faculty, technologies and facilities of the entire University of Minnesota system.   Candidates are expected to have a strong publication and research record and will continue an active research program that complements the current neuroscience direction.  This individual’s research program will have outside funding, in the pharmaceutical sciences such as, but not limited to, delivery of neurotherapeutics, mechanisms limiting drug distribution to the brain, and cerebrovascular functions and diseases. (More...)

POSTED: 02/14/08