POSTDOCTORAL POSITION
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Department of Psychiatry
We are seeking an early career scientist interested in postdoctoral experience and training in clinical and behaviorally focused research on substance use and associated disorders. General research areas include: development and evaluation of innovative treatments for adult and adolescent substance use disorders, exploration and testing of behavioral and neurobiological treatment mechanisms and risk factors. Postdocs will participate in research projects funded by NIDA and NIAAA andwill integrate with dynamic addictions and mental health research groups.
Active Projects include:
Behavioral Treatments for Substance Using Teens
Computerized Therapy and NRT for Marijuana and Tobacco Cessation in Adults
Neuroeconomics of Adult and Teen Substance Use
Predictors, Moderators, Mediators of Substance Abuse Treatment Outcomes
Position is expected to last 2 years. Position will be filled upon finding an appropriate candidate, with start dates as late as September 2013. Applicants must have completed doctoral training in psychology or a related field and have research experience. Individuals from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. Dartmouth College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from women and members of minority groups.
Inquire or send/e-mail letter of interest, CV, and 3 letters of reference to:
Alan Budney, Ph.D., or Catherine Stanger, Ph.D.
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Department of Psychiatry,
One Medical Center Drive, HB 7750
Lebanon, NH 03756
Email: alan.j.budney@dartmouth.edu ; Catherine.stanger@dartmouth.edu
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION
Adolescent Interventions/Developmental Psychopathology
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Department of Psychiatry
We are seeking an early career scientist interested in pursuing postdoctoral training focused on family based behavioral interventions for adolescents. Postdoc will participate in two active randomized clinical trials, one targeting adolescent substance use and one targeting adolescent medical adherence among teens with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes. Both involve cognitive-behavior therapy, contingencymanagement, and parenting interventions.
Research opportunities for postdocs include a focus on developmental processes in adolescence and psychopathology, utilizing the repeated measures data collected in the clinical trials. Constructs assessed include decision-making (delay discounting), peer relations, parenting, and parent psychopathology. Postdocs will have opportunities to develop new research projects in related areas, including the use of brain imaging techniques. Those seeking clinical licensure have an option to provide clinical care under supervision.
Responsibilities will includecoordinating the randomized clinical trials, including supervision of bachelor's and master's level research assistants, data management and analysis, and manuscript preparation. Postdocs will have the opportunity to be the lead author on manuscripts, and to participate in preparation of grant applications. Overall, the position provides excellent preparation for an academic/scientific career.
Position is expected to last 2 years, with the possibility of a 3rd year. Salary is dependent on experience. Desired start date is between July 1 and September 1 2013, but sooner is also possible. Applicants must have completed doctoral training in psychology or a related field and have research experience. Individuals from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. Dartmouth College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from women and members of minority groups.
Inquire or send/e-mail letter of interest, CV, and 3 letters of reference to:
Catherine Stanger, Ph.D. or Alan Budney, Ph.D.
Department of Psychiatry
One Medical Center Drive, HB 7750
Lebanon, NH 03756
Email: Catherine.stanger@dartmouth.edu; alan.j.budney@dartmouth.edu
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