2017-07-28

[#DIV28SUPER] UVM NIH POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP POSITION

NIH Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Opportunity

 

The University of Vermont's Center on Behavior and Health (VCBH) announces NIH postdoctoral research fellowship opportunities in our internationally recognized center of excellence for the study of substance abuse. 

Eligibility: Applicants must have completed their training in psychology, behavior analysis, cognitive neuroscience, or a related discipline. Trainees are selected on the basis of scholastic record and commitment to a career in neuroimaging and substance abuse research. Individuals must be highly motivated, possess initiative and a desire to learn and expand their interests and expertise.

 

 Appointment:  2-3 yrs.

 

 Benefits: Stipend, medical insurance coverage, and travel funds supported by NIH Institutional Training Awards.

 

To apply: Send application form (downloaded from VCBH website), a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and 3 letters of reference to:  Dr. Stephen Higgins c/o Ms. Marissa Wells (mwells2@uvm.edu).

 

About us: The VCBH was established in 2013, sponsored in part by a Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) Award from the National Institute on General Medical Sciences and a Centers of Tobacco Regulatory Science (TCORS) Award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The VCBH resides within the College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, with the director and administrative offices being located within the Department of Psychiatry, and participating investigators, collaborators, and advisors across 15 academic departments in the College of Medicine and 7 colleges within the University of Vermont and 5 other universities. The VCBH is further strengthened by interdisciplinary collaborations with key community healthcare leaders and distinguished scientific advisory panels. The focus of the VCBH is on investigating relationships between personal behaviors and risk for chronic disease and premature death, with a specific focus on understanding mechanisms underpinning risk, and developing effective interventions and policies to promote healthy behavior.

 

 For more information:  Contact Ms. Marissa Wells at mwells2@uvm.edu or see our website.

 

 

 Burlington, Vermont is located in the beautiful Lake Champlain region, surrounded by the Green and Adirondack Mountains. It is a great place for families, boasting excellent schools and year-round recreational opportunities. It is home to the University of Vermont and many other colleges that provide an academically stimulating and culturally rich environment. Montreal and Boston are within easy driving distances.


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Stephen T. Higgins, Ph.D.
Director, Vermont Center on Behavior and Health
Virginia H. Donaldson Professor of Translational Science
Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology
Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry
University of Vermont
1 South Prospect Street
Burlington, VT  05401-1419

VCBH Administrator: Marissa Wells
mwells2@uvm.edu
802-656-0079

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