Postdoctoral Positions

A postdoctoral position is available at New York University School of Medicine to study brain AMPA receptor mechanisms in rodent models of restricted and excessive caloric intake, and interaction with drugs of abuse.  The traineeship is supported by an Institutional Training Grant from NIH, involves collaborative co-sponsorship by Drs. Kenneth Carr and Edward Ziff, and is limited to US citizens and permanent residents.  The trainee will be a member of the NYUSoM Center of Excellence on Addiction (a multidisciplinary Center addressing dependence on illicit and prescribed drugs, alcohol and tobacco, as well as behaviors such as gambling, eating disorders and sexual risk-taking).  Start date is flexible from Summer through late Fall 2009.

For additional information and application, please contact Kenneth.carr@nyumc.org

POSTED: 6/16/09/

We are seeking an early career scientist interested in pursuing postdoctoral training focused on marijuana/cannabis misuse and addiction with a special emphasis on health disparities.  Fellows will participate in the conduct and analysis of data from three active randomized clinical trials (R01s): one evaluating behaviorally-based treatments for adolescent marijuana abuse, a parallel trial for adolescent alcohol abuse and, a third trial comparing computer-based and behaviorally-based treatments.  Research opportunities include a focus on health disparities and outcomes, behavioral, genetic, and neuro-cognitive mediators and moderators of outcome, and the role of parent and parenting in adolescent outcomes. Fellows will have opportunities to develop new research projects in related areas in collaboration with CAR faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and other members of the UAMS faculty, including those involved with our neuro-imaging research group.  Fellows seeking clinical licensure have an option to provide clinical care under supervision.

            Responsibilities may include: assist with coordination of the randomized clinical trial(s), supervision of bachelor’s and master’s level research assistants, data management and analysis, and manuscript preparation. Fellows will have the opportunity to be the lead author on manuscripts, and to participate in preparation of grant applications. Overall, the fellowship provides excellent preparation for an academic/scientific career.

            Fellowship is expected to last 2 years, with the possibility of a 3rd year. Salary is $41,000. Desired start date is between July 1 and September 1.  Applicants must have completed doctoral training in psychology or a related field and have research experience. Individuals from disadvantaged and minority groups are encouraged to apply.

            Send (e-mail) letter of interest, CV, and letters of reference to: Alan Budney, Ph.D. or Catherine Stanger, Ph.D. Center for Addiction Research, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 W. Markham St., # 843, Little Rock, AR 72205; Tel: (501) 526-8446.  Feel free to contact us directly to discuss the position in more detail!

Email: ajbudney@uams.edu, cstanger@uams.edu

POSTED: 6/04/09/

The Department of Family Medicine is committed to training the next generation of professionals on the topic of “addiction medicine in primary care.” A NIDA-funded training program provides resources to physicians and postdoctoral fellows interested in this research direction. We are currently recruiting 1 M.D. and 1 Ph.D. to commit for two years to conduct intensive research on addiction medicine in primary care. An additional third year of support is possible for those in good standing and who have ongoing research projects that require an additional year for completion or who are in the process of submitting an R- or K- series application on the topic of addiction medicine in primary care. (More....)

POSTED: 5/26/09

Individual or collaborative across-laboratory traineeships available with:

Dr. Kenneth D. Carr - relationships between CNS mechanisms that regulate ingestive behavior and drug abuse; http://www.med.nyu.edu/pubs/kc16.html
Dr. F. Xavier Castellanos - neural correlates of nicotine dependence and their interaction with ADHD through fMRI studies ; http://www.aboutourkids.org/about_us/staff/clinical_faculty/f_xavier_castellanos
Dr. Moses V. Chao – Mechanisms of BDNF receptor signal transduction and trafficking; http://www.med.nyu.edu/pubs/chaom01.html
Dr. Joseph E. LeDoux – neural circuitry underlying appetitive conditioning; http://www.cns.nyu.edu/ledoux/Ledouxlab.html
Dr. Maarten E. A. Reith - interactions between drugs of abuse and monoamine transporters; http://myprofile.cos.com/reithm68
Dr. Margaret E. Rice - regulation of axonal and somatodendritic dopamine release; http://www.med.nyu.edu/pubs/ricem01.html
Dr. John Rotrosen –pathophysiology and treatment of substance abuse disorders; http://www.med.nyu.edu/pubs/rotroj01.html
Dr. Eric J. Simon – function and regulation of opioid receptors; http://www.med.nyu.edu/pubs/ejs4.html
Dr. Eric A. Stone - neural wiring diagrams and neurotransmitter chemistries of the approach, stress and depression brain networks in rodents; http://www.med.nyu.edu/pubs/es35.html
Dr. Edward B. Ziff - molecular mechanisms which regulate synaptic transmission at excitatory synapses; http://www.med.nyu.edu/pubs/ziffe01.html

Candidates are encouraged to contact individual mentor(s) prior to application

Inquiries and applications: Kenneth.carr@nyumc.org

*Applicants should have less than two years of prior postdoctoral experience and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

NYU is an equal opportunity employer fostering diversity in the workplace

POSTED: 5/19/09

The University of Vermont announces the availability of a post-doctoral research fellowship position in an internationally recognized center of excellence for the study of drug abuse. Fellows have opportunities for training in a wide range of treatment-outcome and human laboratory research. Current openings are with SARAH H. HEIL (Sarah.Heil@uvm.edu, 802-656-8712) and STEPHEN T. HIGGINS (Stephen.Higgins@uvm.edu, 802-656-9614) on projects characterizing nicotine withdrawal in pregnant cigarette smokers and developing efficacious behavioral therapies for cigarette smoking among pregnant women. Applicants must have completed doctoral training in psychology, behavior analysis, or a related discipline and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Salary is competitive commensurate with experience (PGY 1 to PGY 7) and supported by an NIDA/NIH Institutional Training Award. For more details on the position please contact the investigators directly at the e-mail addresses/phone #s shown above. To apply please forward a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and three letters of reference in c/o Ms. Diana Cain, University of Vermont, Dept. of Psychiatry, UHC Campus, Rm. 3101C Old Hall, MS#482, Burlington, VT 05401. The University of Vermont is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

POSTED: 4/27/09

The Yale University School of Medicine invites applications for a post-doctoral research fellowship position on interdisciplinary studies of “behavioral” and drug addictions. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to join an internationally recognized, NIDA-funded and NIAAA-funded, multidisciplinary research group to participate in studies of addictions. “Behavioral” and drug addictions focus on gambling, eating, tobacco, cocaine, and other substances. Research projects involve fMRI, MRI, neurocognitive, behavioral and pharmacological clinical trial, molecular genetic, and gender-focused approaches and their intersections. Modern imaging facilities include 1.5T, 3T, and 4T magnets devoted full-time to human research. Required qualifications include MD or PhD in a clinical field and a commitment to addiction research. US citizenship or permanent resident status is preferred. Salary determined on the basis of experience and qualifications. Yale is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minority group members are encouraged to apply. Send CV or direct inquiry to: Marc N. Potenza, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine,
34 Park Street, New Haven, CT 06519, e-mail: marc.potenza@yale.edu

POSTED: 4/27/09

Two outstanding individuals are sought for interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Fellow positions in the Translational Center on Serotonin and Stimulant Addiction. The successful candidates will participate in research projects funded through the NIDA translational research center to link addiction vulnerability traits (e.g., impulsivity, cue reactivity) to plasticity of serotonin (5-HT) neural systems. Synergistic pharmacological, molecular/cellular biology and behavioral approaches are employed. Our preference for one position is a candidate with a Ph.D. in chemistry/pharmacology and the second position is a candidate with a Ph.D. in neuroscience/pharmacology and experience in cell culture and knowledge of principles of neuropharmacology. (More.....)

POSTED: 4/02/09

A postdoctoral position is available to work on research assessing the impact of psychostimulants and related agents on monoaminergic systems, with a particular emphasis on effects on monoaminergic transporter function. Experience with contingent drug administration is preferred, but not required. The position is available in the laboratories of Drs. Annette Fleckenstein and Glen Hanson, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Utah. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in pharmacology, neuroscience or a related discipline. Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae, statement of research experience/interests, and names of three references to fleckenstein@hsc.utah.edu or contact Dr. Annette Fleckenstein, University of Utah, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 30 South 2000 East, Room 201, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112. The University of Utah is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

POSTED: 3/25/09

Postdoctoral fellowships in addiction research are available at the USC Institute for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research. Fellows will work on studies examining the role of psychosocial and biobehavioral factors in tobacco and stimulant addiction conducted in USC’s Health, Emotion, & Addiction Laboratory (HEAL). Candidates should have strong research training in clinical psychology, experimental psychology, behavioral pharmacology, or health behavior studies. Applicants should also have an interest in pursuing a career in addiction research but prior research experience in this area is not required. The position provides mentored training in research as well as opportunities to participate in publishing, grant writing, and career development activities. The USC-HEAL is located in the Department of Preventive Medicine’s Division of Health Behavior Research, which provides the opportunity to collaborate with a vibrant, multi-disciplinary group of faculty, postdocs, and graduate students. The position starts summer/fall of 2009. Additional information can be found at http://hsc.usc.edu/~amlevent/. Interested candidates should send an inquiry email and CV to: Adam Leventhal, Ph.D. adam.leventhal@usc.edu

POSTED: 3/25/09

Washington University announces the availability of a Post-doctoral research fellowship with the Epidemiology and Prevention Research Center.  The fellowship is with Dr. Linda Cottler’s NIDA T32 Training Program in Drug Abuse Epidemiology, Services and Prevention Research.  The Program provides outstanding training for fellows in epidemiology research with an emphasis on interdisciplinary studies. The NIDA T32 Training Program, established in 1999, offers two to three years of postdoctoral training at Washington University School of Medicine, which ranks 3^rd in NIH funding, and has a rich, 119-year history of success in research, education and patient care. The Program is noted for its public health focus, encompassing prevention and intervention studies with high risk populations, prescription drug abuse and veteran samples.  It also strongly emphasizes training in the responsible conduct of science and community-based research.

An apprenticeship model is blended with didactic teaching to train fellows to form writing groups, write papers, review manuscripts for publication, teach, and participate in research.  In addition, fellows have a unique opportunity to earn the Master of Psychiatric Epidemiology (MPE) through Washington University School of Medicine as part of training.

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES:  Fellows have the opportunity to work with any one of the twenty-four mentors participating in the Program. To learn more, please visit our website at: [http://epi.wustl.edu/epi/fellowships/nida.htm]

TO APPLY:  Please forward a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, three letters of reference, and the application found online to: Erin Murdock, Training Coordinator, Washington University School of Medicine, 40 N. Kingshighway, Suite 4, St. Louis, MO, 63108. Application materials can also be e-mailed to murdockel@epi.wustl.edu.

POSTED: 3/06/09

The University of Vermont announces the availability of a post-doctoral research fellowship position in an internationally recognized center of excellence for the study of drug abuse. Fellows have opportunities for training in a wide range of treatment-outcome and human laboratory research. Current openings are with SARAH H. HEIL (Sarah.Heil@uvm.edu, 802-656-8712) and STEPHEN T. HIGGINS (Stephen.Higgins@uvm.edu, 802-656-9614) on projects characterizing nicotine withdrawal in pregnant cigarette smokers and developing efficacious behavioral therapies for cigarette smoking among pregnant women. Applicants must have completed doctoral training in psychology, behavior analysis, or a related discipline and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Salary is competitive commensurate with experience (PGY 1 to PGY 7) and supported by an NIDA/NIH Institutional Training Award. For more details on the position please contact the investigators directly at the e-mail addresses/phone #s shown above. To apply please forward a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and three letters of reference in c/o Ms. Diana Cain, University of Vermont, Dept. of Psychiatry, UHC Campus, Rm. 3101C Old Hall, MS#482, Burlington, VT 05401. The University of Vermont is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

POSTED: 2/25/09

One to 2 years formal NIH funded training program focusing on fundamentals of Neuroimaging research at the post MD level is available immediately and funded by 4 institutes (NIDA, NIAAA, NIBIB-primary, and NCI.) Although based in the Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University, candidates can come from multiple clinical disciplines especially Psychiatry, Neurology as well as Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, preferably an accredited training program (e.g. by ACGME). The primary purpose is to train potential academic physicians to encourage use of neuroimaging in their future research careers especially for substance abuse/alcoholism research. Highest priority will be given to those who are entering or are in a clinical residency or beginning a clinical Fellowship in their specialties. Full time training will include mentorship by Neuroimaging faculty. Research topics can be basic, translational or clinical across departments but should have a relationship to the mission of NIDA/NIAAA (drug abuse/alcoholism). Arrangements with applicant's home institution and collaboration will be considered. Formal didactic coursework will enhance the educational experience.

Positions are available immediately spring of 2009 with additional positions available through 2011. Three training positions require a minimum of 1-year renewable upon mutual agreement and progress.

Requirements are US permanent residency or US citizenship. All candidates should have the equivalent of an MD and be in a clinical residency or Clinical Fellowship training program but not be Faculty members. Recognized clinical training programs are preferable.

Applicants should send CV with cover letter indicating your career goals and potential use of imaging training and research experience to the Program Director, Dean F. Wong, MD, PhD, Johns Hopkins University, JHOC 3245, 601 N. Caroline St., Baltimore, MD 21287 or e-mail dfwong@jhmi.edu.

POSTED: 2/18/09

A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Psychiatry to work on a NIDA-funded research study evaluating the use of a contingency-management-based smoking cessation intervention for adolescent smokers based in CT high schools.   Applicants should have a strong background and research training in child/adolescent clinical psychology.  Individuals with a background in developmental and experimental psychology may also be considered.  Candidates need to have an interest in pursuing a career in substance abuse research but prior research experience in this area is not required.  The position provides didactic opportunities, mentored training in research and career development with an opportunity to develop advanced research skills.  You will have an opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic, federally funded, multi-disciplinary team of researchers.  Send inquires and curriculum vitae to: Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin, Ph.D. S-208, CMHC, 34 Park Street, New Haven, CT 06519. E-mail: suchitra.krishnan-sarin@yale.edu  Yale is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minority group members are encouraged to apply.

POSTED: 2/18/09

The University of Michigan Addiction Research Center (UMARC) invites applications from Ph.D.s and M.D.s for its NIAAA funded post-doctoral research training program.  The Center has a focused interest in recruiting a fellow with interests in the comorbidity of alcohol and smoking with a specialized focus on neurocognitive effects.  The successful candidate will be involved in cognitive testing and functional MRI in longitudinal studies of children, adolescents and adults at risk for alcohol and other drug involvement.  We are seeking fellows with previous research experience in MR imaging who are interested in a multidisciplinary approach to the study of these comorbidities and neurocognitive risk. (More...pdf)

POSTED: 1/27/09

The Yale University Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS (CIRA; http://cira.med.yale.edu) is offering Post-Doctoral Fellowships through its Interdisciplinary HIV Prevention Training Program. CIRA seeks to prevent HIV infection and reduce the negative consequences of HIV in vulnerable and underserved populations through theory-based, interdisciplinary research and by training of the next generation of HIV/AIDS scientists. CIRA draws upon the expertise of HIV prevention scientists at Yale University from a broad array of 20 disciplines. Yale University provides an exceptional training environment to provide Fellows with the skills to advance prevention research and to address future challenges of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and other emerging diseases. 

Each Fellowship will run for a 2 year training period. Fellows are trained within CIRA, working closely with a research preceptor from among CIRA’s Primary Training Faculty members.  Fellows will be encouraged to write articles for publications and prepare an extramural grant application in an HIV-related area. Fellows must have a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.  To apply: Candidates will find more information and online applications at http://cira.med.yale.edu/opportunities/nimhpostdoc.html. Review of candidates will commence on January 16th, and continue until positions are filled.

Candidates must be US citizens or have non-citizen national or permanent resident status at the time of application.  Applications from minority applicants are strongly encouraged.  For additional information, please contact jon.atherton@yale.edu

POSTED: 1/08/09

(US citizens/residents)

 Training grant position is available for 2-3 years of postdoctoral training in behavioral genetics in the University of Michigan Addiction Research Center (UMARC)
http://www.med.umich.edu/psych/sub/pdf/postdocad.pdf.

 The project involves an ongoing collaboration to study the genetics of behavioral risk relevant to alcohol and other drug abuse in a longitudinal (>20 years) sample of nearly 500 families enriched for alcohol and other substance abuse. Psychological and behavioral as well as substance abuse variables are available on close to 2000 individuals, in about half of them since early childhood. A subset of the sample has been genotyped for >1000 SNPs in >100 candidate genes. The data will allow genetic association studies, gene x gene, gene x environment and behavioral pathway analyses. Additional genotyping may also be performed by the fellow as needed although the major effort will be on analysis. 

Candidates should be recent (<5 years) Ph.D.s in psychology, genetics, bioinformatics, or statistics who seek cross-training in the other disciplines. Interested MDs with expertise in one of these areas are also invited to apply. Please send applications - see link above for requirements - to Dr. Margit Burmeister, margit@umich.edu or Dr. Kristi Rahrig Jenkins (kristirj@umich.edu).

POSTED: 1/8/09

The Interdisciplinary Alcohol Research Training Program (IART) at the University of Pittsburgh announces an opening for a two-year fellowship. The IART Program at the University of Pittsburgh prepares students for careers in alcohol research. Alcohol research requires investigators to be trained in the most current and sophisticated methods of both Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and who understand the application of these methodologies to the specific questions raised in alcohol research. The IART represents collaboration between the Department of Psychiatry in the School of Medicine and the Department of Epidemiology in the Graduate School of Public Health. The program is mentor-based with opportunities for formal didactic work in the areas of epidemiology, statistics, medicine, psychology, and other related fields.

Candidates must have a PhD or MD with good writing and analytical skills. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents in accordance with NIH regulations; stipends at the current NIH support levels. 

Send curriculum vita, letter stating research background and interests, and at least two supporting letters of reference to:

Dr. Marie Cornelius (Director: Alcohol Research Training Program)

E-mail: mdc1@pitt.edu

More information regarding this training program and faculty can be found at the following website:  http://brain.epid.wpic.pitt.edu/training/Alcohol/

POSTED: 12/10/08

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences of the University of Texas Medical School at Houston has an immediate opening for a post-doctoral position in quantitative methods at a National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), P50 funded, Medication Development Center. This position is in the Design and Analysis Core of the Center and will focus on data management, longitudinal modeling of discrete data, latent variable modeling, Bayesian statistical analysis, conventional trial design and simulation/design of adaptive trials. Individuals applying for this position must have a doctoral degree in statistics, biostatics, psychology, or other discipline in which the curriculum incorporated strong quantitative training. Additionally, they must have training in generalized linear models, and multivariate statics. Experience with multilevel, latent variable and Bayesian models are preferred. To find out more information about this unique position or to apply for it please contact Rhian Farley and include a copy of your curriculum vitae and a letter of interest to Substance Abuse Research Center, UT-HSC, 1300 Moursund Rm. 282, Houston, TX 77030, email: Rhian.Farley@uth.tmc.edu, phone: 713-500-2639.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an EO/AA employer. M/F/D/V. This is a security sensitive position and thereby subject to Texas Education Code § 51.215. A background check will be required for the final candidate.

POSTED: 11/25/08

A postdoctoral position is available to study the neurobiological mechanisms underlying drug dependence and schizophrenia in rats and mice at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Manhasset, NY. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a PhD in neuroscience, pharmacology or experimental psychology. Candidates should have experience in the use of whole-animal behavioral techniques. Surgical skills (stereotaxy) and use of neuroanatomical (dendritic morphology) techniques are highly desirable. The successful applicant will be a highly motivated individual with good communication skills, and have the ability to work independently. The position is available immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates are requested to submit their CV and 3 letters of recommendation to rsircar@nshs.edu.

POSTED: 11/5/08

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Mental Health (Baltimore, MD) invites applications from postdoctoral and predoctoral candidates to the NIDA-funded Drug Dependence Epidemiology Training Program. The postdoctoral and predoctoral positions involve advanced training in the epidemiology, prevention, and treatment of drug dependence and relationships between drug dependence and HIV/STI and infectious disease epidemiology and prevention. A broad range of NIDA-funded core and affiliate faculty serve as trainee mentors along with a program of course work, advanced seminars, and research dissemination efforts. Initial application review is ongoing with positions available now and for the start of the upcoming academic year. Submit a letter of interest, a statement of research, educational, and professional goals and curriculum vitae to: April Lawson, M.A. at alawson@jhsph.edu Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Johns Hopkins University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Fellowships open to U.S. citizens only.

POSTED: 10/29/08

The Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University is recruiting postdoctoral fellows in two associated postdoctoral fellowship training programs, one funded by NIAAA in alcohol abuse and addictions and one funded by NIDA in substance abuse. The training programs provide postdoctoral research training for biomedical, behavioral, and social scientists and health care professionals who wish to conduct high quality research in the early intervention and treatment of alcohol and other drug problems. Areas of expertise in the fellowship include behavioral treatments, pharmacotherapy, and the neurobiology and genetics of alcohol and substance dependence.

There are some mid-year slots available for the current year; applications are accepted any time. Application review for next year begins on January 15, 2009. Brown University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and actively solicits applications from women and minorities. For further details and an application go to http://www.caas.brown.edu

POSTED: 10/16/08

The Psychiatric Epidemiology Training Program at the University of Pittsburgh announces an opening for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship.  The Training Program represents a collaboration between the Department of Psychiatry in the School of Medicine and the Department of Epidemiology in the Graduate School of Public Health.  Fellows have access to a diverse faculty whose expertise represents major aspects of psychiatric epidemiology, including substance use and abuse, child and adolescent psychiatry, the long-term effects of prenatal substance use, mood disorders in different populations (e.g., middle-aged women), comorbidity between depression and physical illness, and social and community psychiatry.  The program is mentor-based with opportunities for formal didactic work in the areas of epidemiology, statistics, medicine, psychology, and other related fields.  Candidates must have a PhD or MD with good writing and analytical skills.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents in accordance with NIH regulations.  Send curriculum vita and letter stating research background and interests to:

Dr. Gale Richardson (Director: Psychiatric Epidemiology Training Program)
E-mail: gar@pitt.edu

More information regarding the training program and faculty can be found at:  http://www.wpic.pitt.edu/research/psychepidtraining

POSTED: 10/13/08

The University of Vermont announces a post-doctoral research fellowships in an internationally recognized center of excellence for the study of drug abuse. Fellows have opportunities for training in a wide range of human laboratory and treatment-outcome research. Current openings are with: JOHN HUGHES (john.hughes@uvm.edu, 802-656-9610) to determine a) the proximal events and cognitions that prospectively predict attempts to stop or reduce tobacco or marijuana (two separate grants), b) whether varenicline in smokers not currently planning to quit can prompt new quit attempts, c) quitting immediately vs delaying quitting to receive behavioral treatment produces better outcomes and d) continuation of NRT upon a lapse and reducing after a relapse increases later abstinence. Applicants must have completed doctoral training in behavior analysis psychology, or a related discipline and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Salary is competitive commensurate with experience (PGY 1 to PGY 7) and supported by an NIDA/NIH Institutional Training Award. For more details on the positions please contact Dr. Hughes directly at the e-mail addresses/phone #s shown above. To apply please forward a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and three letters of reference in c/o Ms. Diana Cain, University of Vermont, Dept. of Psychiatry, 1 So. Prospect, UHC MS#482, VT 05401. The University of Vermont is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

POSTED: 10/8/08

A research fellowship is available at Baylor College of Medicine for psychiatrists.  This is an interdisciplinary program that aims to train psychiatrists to become outstanding clinical researchers. The program combines individualized, mentored research and clinical training with a state-of-the-art curriculum that emphasizes research methods, statistics, epidemiology, mental health systems, quality improvement methods, education, and service delivery.  Opportunities exist for addiction research focusing on genetics, neuroimaging and psychopharmacology.  Fellows devote 75% time to research and educational activities and 25% to clinical training.  In collaboration with their mentors, Fellows will develop and implement a research project, publish and present findings, participate in grant writing, and utilize the latest technology for educational activities and clinical service delivery.  Please contact Thomas F. Newton, MD at 713-791-1414 x 6498 or email tnewton@bcm.edu.

POSTED: 10/8/08

A post-doctoral position is available to study the neurobiological mechanisms underlying cocaine addiction in the Department of Pharmacology at University of Tennessee Health Science Center. This position focuses on electrophysiological aspect of the project. Specifically, we are seeking a person who can perform single-unit recording in behaving rats. Candidates with experience of drug self-administration and stereotaxic surgery are highly desirable. Although the relevant experience is important, candidates who are without such experience but highly motivated to learn single-unit recording in rats that self-administer drugs are also considered. Because a multidisciplinary approach is used in our project, candidates will have the opportunity to develop their skills in other related areas such as experimental psychology, behavioral pharmacology and neuropharmacology. To apply, send a CV and the contact information of 3 references to Dr. WenLin Sun at wsun5@utmem.edu. Review of applicants will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salaries are competitive based on level of experience and expertise.

POSTED: 09/17/08

The Intramural Research Program (IRP), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), has a postdoctoral position available now in the area of human nicotine psychopharmacology. Current studies with adult and adolescent smokers and schizophrenia patients are focused on 1) the genetics of nicotine reinforcement and cue reactivity and 2) effects of nicotine and nicotine withdrawal on attention and cognition. The successful candidate must possess a doctoral degree. A background in behavioral genetics, cognitive or experimental psychology, or behavioral pharmacology is highly desirable. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents. Salary range is $41,200 to $50,500 depending on experience. Interested candidates must submit a CV, statement of research interests and goals, 3 letters of recommendation from noncollaborators, and a copy of the doctoral degree (if in a foreign language, include a certified English translation) to: Stephen J. Heishman, Ph.D., IRP/NIDA, 251 Bayview Blvd, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224. Questions may be directed to Dr. Heishman at 443.740.2458 or heishman@nih.gov).

DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers

POSTED: 09/12/08

A research associate/postdoctoral position is available to study the neurobiology of addiction, with special emphasis on the brain mechanisms involved in drug and alcohol seeking and taking behavior using rodent models. NIDA and NIAAA funded projects include research on sex differences in the neurobiology of cocaine addiction as well as rat models of alcohol dependence for evaluating combined medication effects. Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Pharmacology, or related field is required. Experience using in vivo microdialysis is preferred. Application should include a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and the names of three references familiar with the applicant’s work. Please send to:

Dr. Wendy J Lynch
Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences
1670 Discovery Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22911
wlynch@virginia.edu

POSTED: 09/04/08

A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Committee on the Neurobiology of Addictive Disorders at The Scripps Research Institute to develop therapies for methamphetamine addiction. The project will evaluate immunopharmacotherapeutic candidates for efficacy in blocking the physiological, toxicological and motivational effects of methamphetamine in a cascading series of animal models including mouse, rat and nonhuman primate. The trainee will benefit from a vibrant research environment which houses the laboratories of multiple investigators focused on topics related to substance abuse.

Applicants should have a recent doctoral degree in neuroscience, behavioral pharmacology, experimental psychology or related field and a strong interest in substance abuse research. An ability to think critically and creatively, along with strong writing and communication skills is essential. Previous experience with rodent models is preferred, but not essential. This NIH funded position is available immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates should send a brief letter of research and career interest, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three
references to:

Michael A. Taffe, Ph.D.; CNAD, SP30-2400; The Scripps Research Institute; 10550 North Torrey Pines Road; La Jolla CA 92037, USA. Email: mtaffe@scripps.edu <mailto:mtaffe@scripps.edu>. Fax: 858.784.7405. /The Scripps Research Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

POSTED: 08/29/08

A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Committee on the Neurobiology of Addictive Disorders at The Scripps Research Institute to evaluate the mechanisms by which heavy alcohol drinking during adolescence disrupts cognitive performance in a nonhuman primate model. The project is designed to assess the potential role of pre-existing cognitive differences in driving alcohol consumption, the specificity of effect of chronic alcohol drinking on various domains of cognitive
ability and neurochemical mediators of observed effects. The postdoctoral trainee will benefit from a stimulating environment in which multiple investigators study aspects of alcohol abuse in association with the TSRI Alcohol Research Center and the Integrative Neuroscience Initiative on Alcoholism (West).

Applicants should have a recent doctoral degree in neuroscience, experimental psychology, cognitive science, behavioral pharmacology or related field and a strong interest in cognitive and behavioral
research. An ability to think critically and creatively, along with strong writing and communication skills is essential. Previous experience in conducting behavioral assays in nonhuman primates is preferred, but not essential. This NIH funded position is available immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates should send a brief letter of research and career interest, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three references to:

Michael A. Taffe, Ph.D.; CNAD, SP30-2400; The Scripps Research Institute; 10550 North Torrey Pines Road; La Jolla CA 92037, USA. Email: mtaffe@scripps.edu <mailto:mtaffe@scripps.edu>. Fax: 858.784.7405. /The Scripps Research Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

POSTED: 08/29/08

A NIDA-funded postdoctoral biophysicist position also is available at the Brain Imaging Center, McLean Hospital, in Belmont, Massachusetts. The Brain Imaging Center currently houses 1.5 T General Electric Signa, 3T Siemens Trio, and 4T Varian Inova systems, and a New Varian MRI System 9.4T scanner.

The successful candidate will engage in a variety of projects in the field of in vivo magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Projects will primarily include designing/implementing novel sequences for in vivo proton/X-nuclear spectroscopy/spectroscopic-imaging, working with RF engineers both on and off-site to develop and test new RF coils/hardware, and designing/implementing novel code for spectroscopic/spectroscopic-imaging reconstruction/analysis.

The candidate will also be expected to engage in a wide variety of clinical projects with local scientists in the fields of psychiatry, neurology, pharmokinetics and drug and alcohol abuse.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics or Medical/Biophysics and have a strong background in NMR physics and computer programming. Candidates who are U.S. citizens or who have permanent resident status are given preference.

The successful applicant will be proposed for academic appointment as a Research Fellow, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School.

Competitive salary and benefits offered. McLean Hospital is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, ADA Employer.

Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and arrange to have 3 letters of reference sent to: J. Eric Jensen, Ph.D., Director: High-Field In Vivo Spectroscopy/Imaging Program, Brain Imaging Center, McLean Hospital, 115 Mill St., Belmont, MA 02478, ejensen@mclean.harvard.edu (email).

POSTED: 08/27/08

The Substance Abuse Research Center at the University of Michigan announces an opening for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship. 

The Substance Abuse Research Center (UMSARC) exists to stimulate the study of psychoactive substance abuse of all kinds and to extend knowledge regarding substance abuse prevention.  As an interdisciplinary center we are comprised of over 115 individuals from 29 departments at the University of Michigan.   The purpose of the training grant is to prepare researchers and scholars to expand their work beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries in preparation for work in the field of substance abuse research. Post-doctoral trainees must complete an independent research project as well as participate in training grant activities including weekly seminars.

The applicant must have earned a doctorate within the past eight years in an appropriate field (M.D., Ph.D., J.D., D.O., Psy.D., D.D.S., Pharm.D., D.N.S., or D.S.W.) and have demonstrated research productivity and academic excellence as well as an interest in research related to alcohol, nicotine, or other drugs of abuse.  

Funding for this position is through the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grants.

Please send a statement regarding your qualifications and interest in substance abuse research, along with a CV, to: jhinchey@umich.edu

Qualified applicants will be invited to complete a full application.

More information is available at: http://www.sitemaker.umich.edu/umsarc/nida_training_grant

APPLICANTS MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN OR PERMANENT RESIDENT.

POSTED: 08/15/08

A postdoctoral fellow with training in behavioral sciences is needed for a multi-year NCI project involved in the evaluation of tobacco harm reduction products. The focus is on the development of methods and
measures for studying tobacco products. This is a transdisciplinary project working with specialists in behavioral tobacco use, biomarkers, clinical trials, biostatistics, toxicology and policy and working with
other institutions such as the Harvard School of Public Health and Roswell Park Cancer Institute. The fellow will help develop and coordinate clinical trials, conduct data analysis and write manuscripts. Post doctoral positions are available at the University of Minnesota and at Georgetown University. For inquiries, please contact Dorothy Hatsukami (hatsu001@umn.edu) or Peter Shields (pgs2@georgetown.edu) with
your CV.

POSTED: 08/15/08

A postdoctoral biophysicist position is available in the Translational Imaging Laboratory at the Brain Imaging Center, McLean Hospital, in Belmont, Massachusetts. The Brain Imaging Center currently houses 1.5 T General Electric Signa, 3T Siemens Trio, and 4T Varian Inova systems, and this fall will begin operating a New Varian MRI System 9.4T scanner.

The Translational Imaging Laboratory conducts 9.4T MRI, fMRI, and spectroscopy studies in animals ranging in size from adult rhesus monkeys to transgenic mice. The biophysicist will develop and implement fMRI and spectroscopy methods in these animal species and support ongoing research in addiction disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, and animal models of psychiatric disorders.

The position requires completion of doctoral (Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.) training in MR physics along with research experience on high field systems, including pulse programming and image processing. Prior experience with Varian systems is highly desirable.

The successful applicant will be proposed for academic appointment as a Research Fellow, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School.

Competitive salary and benefits offered. McLean Hospital is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, ADA Employer.

Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and arrange to have 3 letters of reference sent to: Marc J. Kaufman, Ph.D., Director, Translational Imaging Laboratory, Brain Imaging Center, McLean Hospital, 115 Mill St., Belmont, MA 02478, kaufman@mclean.harvard.edu (e-mail).

POSTED: 08/08/08

Post-doctoral position in computer-delivered brief interventions for perinatal drug and alcohol use. Wayne State University (a vibrant research institution ranked 75th of over 600 U.S. universities in research and development expenditures) announces the availability of a post-doctoral fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, in collaboration with the Merrill-Palmer Skillman Institute of WSU. This fellowship offers advanced training in the use of interactive technology and motivational approaches to address illicit drug use, smoking, problem alcohol use, and child maltreatment, particularly with pregnant and post-partum women. Training will include participation in ongoing NIH/CDC funded studies within the Parent Health Lab, as well as opportunities to pursue independent interests, either within the Lab or in collaboration with some of the many other exciting research groups at WSU. Assistance in pursuing independent funding is also included. Applicants must have completed training in clinical, counseling, or health psychology, or a related field. Applicants must also have interests/experience in substance abuse, brief motivational interventions, health behavior change, parenting interventions, and/or child maltreatment research. Strong interest in manuscript publication, grant writing, and a career in research is essential. This position carries substantial opportunities to publish and to mentor doctoral students. Salary is competitive. For more details, please contact Dr. Steven J. Ondersma at 313-872-1790 (sondersm@med.wayne.edu). To apply, please forward a statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to Dr. Ondersma, c/o Ms. Rose Foster, Merrill-Palmer Skillman Institute, Wayne State University, 71 East Ferry Ave., Detroit, MI, 48202. Wayne State University is an equal opportunity employer.

POSTED: 07/14/08

A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the laboratories of Dr. Nicholas E. Goeders in the Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology & Neuroscience at the LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. This position will be part of a team investigating the neurobiology of stress and addiction, with special emphasis on the brain mechanisms involved in drug craving and drug seeking. Applicants should have training in behavioral pharmacology or neuroscience, and experience using in vivo microdialysis is a prerequisite for this position. Salary will be $28,000-$51,036 depending on experience. Applications should include a CV, a list of publications and the names of references familiar with the applicant’s work. The LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, located in northwest Louisiana, is the largest medical facility in the Tri-State area and has a reputation for excellence in medical and graduate student education and research. Excellent core facilities exist within the LSU Health Sciences Center and the adjoining Biomedical Research Institute. Louisiana State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Please send to:

Nicholas E. Goeders, Ph.D.
Professor and Head
Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology, & Neuroscience
LSU Health Sciences Center
P.O. Box 33932
Shreveport, LA 71130-3932
NGOEDE@LSUHSC.EDU
www.sh.lsuhsc.edu

POSTED: 07/14/08

A postdoctoral position is available immediately for work on a collaborative multidisciplinary project between Dr. Ron Kuczenski’s and Dr. Athina Markou’s laboratories. This position will involve the study
of the neurobiological mechanisms underlying methamphetamine dependence and neurotoxicity, and how excessive exposure to methamphetamine leads to psychotic-like states. Sophisticated /in vivo/ and /in vitro/ neurochemical techniques, including /in vivo/ microdialysis, as well as behavioral techniques, including intravenous methamphetamine self-administration, will be used. Applicants should have a strong background in neurochemistry, psychopharmacology and/or behavioral neuroscience, with an interest in drug dependence and psychiatric disorders. Experience with /in vivo/ microdialysis, neurochemical analytical techniques, rodent survival surgery and/or intravenous drug self-administration are desirable but not required. The successful applicant will be a highly motivated individual with good communication skills, interest and experience in neuroscience, drug dependence and psychiatric disorders, and ability to work independently. The applicant should have at least 2-4 first author publications accepted in quality peer-reviewed journals. The abilities to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary research team are essential. Applicants that have their own postdoctoral funding or are USA citizens or permanent residents are strongly encouraged to apply. For further information and to apply, contact Dr. Ron Kuczenski, email: rkuczenski@ucsd.edu. To apply, please send: (1) a short letter of intent outlining your suitability for the position; and (2) a copy of your CV that includes the names and full addresses of three references.

POSTED: 06/30/08

The University of Vermont announces the availability of three post-doctoral research fellowships in an internationally recognized center of excellence for the study of drug abuse. Fellows have opportunities for training in a wide range of human laboratory and treatment-outcome research. Current openings are with: STEPHEN HIGGINS (stephen.higgins@uvm.edu, 802-656-9614) in delineating behavioral and pharmacological processes central to understanding and effectively treating cocaine dependence as well as cigarette smoking among pregnant women; STACEY SIGMON (stacey.sigmon@uvm.edu, 802-656-9987) in developing (a) an effective pharmacological treatment, using buprenorphine and naltrexone, for prescription opioid abuse and (b) developing a behavioral smoking cessation intervention for opioid-maintained patients. Applicants must have completed doctoral training in behavior analysis psychology, or a related discipline and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Salary is competitive commensurate with experience (PGY 1 to PGY 7) and supported by an NIDA/NIH Institutional Training Award. For more details on the positions please contact the investigators directly at the e-mail addresses/phone #s shown above. To apply please forward a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and three letters of reference in c/o Ms. Diana Cain, University of Vermont, Dept. of Psychiatry, 1 So. Prospect Street, UHC Campus-OH3-Mail Stop 482, Burlington, VT 05401. The University of Vermont is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

POSTED: 06/24/08

The Addiction Research Center invites applications from Ph.D.s and M.D.s for its NIAAA funded post-doctoral research training program. UMARC is the research arm of the Substance Abuse Section  (http://www.med.umich.edu/psych/sub/) within the Department of Psychiatry.  It currently houses 23 projects addressing issues pertaining to the etiology, course, clinical manifestations, and treatment of alcoholism and alcohol problems. The University provides an unusually strong methodological infrastructure for trainees, and a research environment that is rich in interdisciplinary collaborations. Faculty from the Departments of Psychiatry, Psychology, Statistics, Human Genetics, Pharmacology, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, the Institute for Social Research, and a number of other university-wide Centers and institutes provides a broad range of mentored research opportunities. UMARC's activities are focused in six areas: I. Developmental Psychopathology and Genetics; II. Neuroimaging and Neurophysiology  III. Treatment Research; IV. Health Services Research; V. Prevention and Early Intervention; and VI. Research on Sleep, Sleep Problems, and Substance Use Disorders.  Current projects are in all six areas.    (More....pdf)

POSTED: 06/16/08

The University of Michigan Addiction Research Center (UMARC) invites applications from Ph.D.s and M.D.s for its NIAAA funded post-doctoral research training program.  The Center is currently offering a postdoctoral fellowship in Developmental Neuroimaging.  The successful candidate will be involved in longitudinal functional MRI studies of children and adolescents at risk for alcoholism, other drug involvement, and other psychopathology.  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 resiliency.  This position is primarily mentored by Mary M. Heitzeg, Ph.D., with additional mentoring and collaboration opportunities with other faculty from a variety of disciplines, including Deirdre A. Conroy, Ph.D. (sleep), Jennifer M. Glass, Ph.D. (neuropsychology), Jeffrey C. Long, Ph.D. (genetics), Jon-Kar Zubieta, M.D., Ph.D. (Neuroimaging – PET), and Robert A. Zucker, Ph.D. (developmental psychopathology). (More....pdf)

POSTED: 06/16/08

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Mental Health (Baltimore, MD) invites applications from postdoctoral candidates to join a team of researchers collaborating on several NIH/NIDA funded R01 studies. The postdoctoral position involves advanced training in the epidemiology, prevention, and treatment of drug dependence and HIV disease, and psychiatric epidemiology. This position offers the opportunity for publication and the delivery of interventions, in the above mentioned fields. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Positions will be open until filled. Submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to the training program coordinator: April L. Lawson at alawson@jhsph.edu Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Psychologists early in their career are also encouraged to apply. Johns Hopkins University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSTED: 06/16/08