[#DIV28SUPER] NEW Postdoc Position in Behavioral Pharmacology at Davidson College

Colleagues – Please forward this to any young investigator who might be interested (my apologies for any cross postings)

 

The Behavioral Pharmacology Laboratory at Davidson College invites applications for a NEW postdoctoral position in the Department of Psychology. The successful applicant will join an NIH-funded laboratory examining behavioral and pharmacological factors contributing to substance abuse using animal models (e.g., drug discrimination, drug self-administration). Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree in pharmacology, neuroscience, or psychology, and experience with animal models of behavior. Ideal candidates will have a background in the experimental analysis of behavior with basic expertise in neuroscience and pharmacology. The person accepting this position will play a strong role in overseeing two large NIH-funded projects, and typical activities will include (but will not be limited to), collecting data, writing manuscripts, presenting data at scientific conferences, and preparing extramural grants. Teaching may be an option for those with interest, but it is not a requirement of the position. Because the individual will be working with a diverse research team that includes undergraduate students, candidates with experience with undergraduate populations through teaching or supervising research projects will be especially desirable. Interested candidates should send their current CV and arrange to have three letters of reference sent electronically to Mark Smith at masmith@davidson.edu. Inquires may be made to Mark Smith at the same address. Davidson College is a highly selective, nationally recognized, Liberal Arts College located 20 minutes north of Charlotte, North Carolina. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from diverse populations.

 

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Mark Smith, PhD

Wayne M. & Carolyn A. Watson Professor

Department of Psychology

Program in Neuroscience

Davidson College

 

Office: Wall 392

Phone: 704-894-2470

Website: www.davidson.edu/academics/psychology/faculty-and-staff/mark-smith

US Postal Mailing Address: Mark Smith | Department of Psychology | Davidson College | Davidson, NC 28035

Courier Shipping Address: Mark Smith | Department of Psychology | 309 Ridge Road | Davidson College | Davidson, NC 28035

 

[#DIV28SUPER] Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities at the University of Minnesota

NIH Postdoctoral Training Opportunity at the University of Minnesota

Comorbidity: Substance Use Disorders and Other Psychiatric Conditions

 

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota Medical School invite applications for a NIDA-funded T32 postdoctoral fellowship focused on the comorbidity of substance use disorder (SUD) and other psychiatric conditions (NIDA DA037183).  Possible areas of study include but are not limited to the following:

·         psychopathology commonly comorbid with SUD (e.g., anxiety, trauma, depression, psychotic, and eating disorders)

·         neuroscientific and biological mechanisms underlying comorbidity in SUD

·         identifying and addressing SUD-related health disparities among Indigenous/Native Americans and other underserved populations

·         behavioral and biological risk factors of comorbidity

·         diagnostics, treatment/intervention, and prevention

·         SUD’s impact on health conditions and health behaviors

Mentors:  Faculty mentors include Drs. Matt Kushner (PD: cognitive/behavioral correlates of comorbidity between SUD and anxiety/depression, treatment of comorbid anxiety and alcohol use disorder), Melissa Walls (etiology and consequences of SUD and mental disorders as well as health-related disparities within Native American communities), Kelvin Lim (neuroimaging of psychiatric disorders), Robert Krueger (psychopathology, personality disorders, psychometrics, and behavior genetics), Justin Anker (Associate PD: psychophysiology of comorbid SUD and anxiety/depression), Jeffrey Bishop (psychiatric pharmacogenomics), David Redish (neurophysiology of behavior, including computational, experimental, theoretical, and clinical approaches), Mark Thomas (cellular electrophysiology of addiction), and Kathy McCarty (genetic epidemiology of psychiatric illness).

Training Sites:  Primary training sites include the Department of Psychiatry and the Department Psychology (UMN Twin Cities Campus) and the Department of Family Medicine and Bio-behavioral Health (UMN Duluth Campus).

Trainee Productivity:  Past fellows published on average a total of 4 papers in a 1 to 2 year period, most received independent grant support, and all who have completed the program attained faculty positions (or equivalent).  The fellowship provides training in SUD-related research, a stipend and health insurance, tuition for workshops, and travel funds to attend SUD-related conferences.

 

Please send a cover letter containing a statement of training and career goals (no more than 1 page), CV, and 3 letters of reference to:  Matt Kushner PhD (kushn001@umn.edu) c/o Justin Anker PhD (anke0022@umn.edu)

Start date is open. Fellows must be US citizens or permanent residents. The University of Minnesota is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

 

 

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Erin A. McClure, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Addiction Sciences Division
Medical University of South Carolina
67 President St., MSC 861
Charleston, SC 29425
Phone: 843-792-7192

 

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[#DIV28SUPER] 2 Faculty Positions Available - Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has two faculty positions available for an Assistant Professor and Associate/Full Professor. The faculty positions are within the School’s Bloomberg American Health Initiative; both focus on Addiction and Overdose.  Please see the attached announcements for more information.

 

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. For full consideration, applications should be received no later than May 15, 2019. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references through Interfolio (links included in the attached documents). Inquiries should be addressed to Ms. Susan Williams, Administrative Specialist, swilli94@jhu.edu or 410-955-3480.

 

 

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Erin A. McClure, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Addiction Sciences Division
Medical University of South Carolina
67 President St., MSC 861
Charleston, SC 29425
Phone: 843-792-7192

 

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[#DIV28SUPER] Post-doctoral Research Fellowship -- University of Memphis

The University of Memphis Department of Psychology is seeking applicants for a post-doctoral research fellowship. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of additional years based on performance and availability of funding. This fellowship is available June 1, 2019, with a flexible start date, and supervised by Drs. James Murphy and Meghan McDevitt-Murphy. 

Research opportunities will be tailored to the interests of the candidate and include 1) behavioral economic approaches to understanding alcohol and drug misuse among high-risk populations including young adults, African Americans, and military Veterans, 2) behavioral economic approaches to understanding PTSD, 3) substance abuse and psychiatric comorbidity, 4) brief alcohol and drug abuse interventions utilizing behavioral economic elements and novel technology, 5) ecological momentary assessment and longitudinal developmental approaches to investigating addiction and PTSD. The fellowship also provides structured training in professional development and grant writing. Clinical/counseling psychologists seeking licensure will also have opportunities for supervised clinical training. Applicants should be highly motivated to develop a research career, have recently obtained a Ph.D. in psychology, public health, or a related behavioral sciences discipline, and have a strong publication track-record. The fellowship includes salary commensurate with the NIH pay scale and expenses for conference travel. 

The Psychology Department consists of more than 30 full-time faculty members, 125 graduate students, and 750 undergraduate majors. In 1984, Psychology was selected as one of the first Centers of Excellence within the state, becoming home to the Center for Applied Psychological Research, which was subsequently designated as an Accomplished Center of Excellence in recognition of its consistently high quality research, teaching, and service. Graduate degree programs include APA-accredited doctoral programs in Clinical Psychology and School Psychology; a doctoral program in Experimental Psychology; a master’s degree program in General Psychology; and a M.A./Ed.S. Program in School Psychology. Additional information on the Department of Psychology is available at http://www.memphis.edu/psychology/

 

Applicants are required to upload a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing research interests, an unofficial transcript, contact information for three professional reference providers, and selected publications to: https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/21792 . Review of applicants will begin on May 1, 2019 and may continue until filled or an adequate applicant pool is established. 

For further application details, please email Drs. James Murphy (jgmurphy@memphis.edu) or Meghan McDevitt-Murphy (mmcdvttm@memphis.edu). 

The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status.

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[#DIV28SUPER] NIDA Neuroscience Update, April 18, 2019, Funding Opportunity Announcements

Table of Contents:

1. RFA-DA-19-003  Exploiting Omics Assays to Investigate Molecular Regulation of Persistent HIV in Individuals with Substance Use Disorder (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Optional)

2. PAR-17-242/250  Extracellular Vesicles and Substance Use Disorders (R21/R01)

3. PAR-18-742 Exploring Epigenomic or Non-Coding RNA Regulation in the Development, Maintenance, or Treatment of Chronic Pain (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Optional)

4.RFA-DA-19-037 Single Cell Opioid Responses in the Context of HIV (SCORCH) Program: CNS Data Generation (UM1 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

5. RFA-DA-19-038 Single Cell Opioid Responses in the Context of HIV (SCORCH) Program: Data Coordination, Analysis, and Scientific Outreach (UM1 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

 

1. RFA-DA-19-003  Exploiting Omics Assays to Investigate Molecular Regulation of Persistent HIV in Individuals with Substance Use Disorder (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Optional)

Purpose:  This initiative will support projects that exploit Omics assays to address outstanding questions regarding molecular regulation of persistent HIV (e.g. latency or reservoirs) in the context of chronic substance use or substance use disorder (SUD).

AIDS Application Due Date(s):  July 17, 2019 and July 17, 2020 by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization.

NIDA intends to commit $2M to fund 2-3 awards in FY2019, FY2020, and FY2021.

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/rfa-da-19-003.html

 

 

2. PAR-17-242/250  Extracellular Vesicles and Substance Use Disorders (R21/R01)

Purpose: To encourage research projects that investigate the interplay between extracellular vesicles (EVs) and substance use disorders (SUDs).  In particular, NIDA is interested in the potential utility of EVs with respect to understanding neuroplastic mechanisms relevant to SUDs or as biomarkers or therapeutics.

Application Due Date(s):   November 3, 2019, March 3, 2020

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/par-17-250.html

 

3. PAR-18-742 Exploring Epigenomic or Non-Coding RNA Regulation in the Development, Maintenance, or Treatment of Chronic Pain (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Optional)

Purpose:  To encourage research that investigates the role of epigenetic or non-coding RNA regulatory pathways in the development, maintenance, or treatment of chronic pain.  Ultimately research in the area will provide foundational knowledge that can be exploited to develop novel and non-addictive pain medications or to develop biomarkers that predict chronic pain progression or treatment response. 

Application Due Date(s):  July 17, 2019, November 13, 2019, February 11, 2020, July 17, 2020, November 13, 2020, February 11, 2021

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/par-18-742.html

4. Single Cell Opioid Responses in the Context of HIV (SCORCH) Program: CNS Data Generation (UM1 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

(RFA-DA-19-037)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Application Receipt Date(s): May 8, 2019 and October 8, 2019), by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization. All types of non-AIDS applications allowed for this funding opportunity announcement are due on these dates. No late applications will be accepted for this Funding Opportunity Announcement. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time to make any corrections to errors found in the application during the submission process by the due date. 

RFA-DA-19-037 Single Cell Opioid Responses in the Context of HIV (SCORCH) Program:  CNS Data Generation (UM1) will support projects proposing to generate single cell or single nucleus RNA-sequencing data sets for at least one brain region relevant to persistent HIV infection and opioid use disorder.  If fully successful, this project will generate 1. a cellular “parts list” for at least one NIDA-relevant brain region, 2. reveal how cell types within this brain region differ from one another with respect to gene expression, potentially enabling cell type-specific genetic or pharmacological manipulation, 3. reveal how HIV infection in the CNS influences single cells and the genes expressed within them, providing potential targets for manipulation of HIV persistence and/or HIV neurobiological sequelae, 4. reveal how cell types within this brain region are altered by chronic opioid exposure providing potential novel therapeutic targets for opioid addiction, and 5. uncover potential synergistic effects of chronic opioid exposure and HIV infection in the CNS. 

NIDA intends to commit $4M in FY19 and $4M in FY20 to fund 1-2 applications for each receipt date.

Application budgets are not limited but need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project.

The maximum project period is 5 years.  

 

The purpose of this FOA is to support generation of single cell RNA-sequencing datasets for at least one brain region relevant to persistent HIV infection and opioid use disorder.  Applications that are not responsive to this FOA will be returned without review.  To be responsive to this FOA, proposed projects should be framed to answer one or more vexing questions about persistent HIV infection in the CNS.  The major thrust of the proposed project also MUST:

o    exploit single nucleus or single cell transcriptomic assays with the goal of identifying the types of cells within at least one NIDA-relevant brain region (e.g. PFC, NAc, VTA, striatum, insula, or other appropriately justified region) and how the cell types and individual cells within that region differ from one another in terms of gene expression. 

o    focus on human post-mortem brain tissue from controls, individuals with chronic opioid exposure, HIV-infected individuals, and HIV-infected individuals with chronic opioid exposure. 

o    propose to detect HIV proteins or RNA or DNA within the single cells or nuclei to be assayed.

5. Single Cell Opioid Responses in the Context of HIV (SCORCH) Program: Data Coordination, Analysis, and Scientific Outreach (UM1 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

(RFA-DA-19-038)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Application Receipt Date(s): May 8, 2019, by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization. All types of non-AIDS applications allowed for this funding opportunity announcement are due on this date. No late applications will be accepted for this Funding Opportunity Announcement.  Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time to make any corrections to errors found in the application during the submission process by the due date. 

Through RFA-DA-19-038, a SCORCH data coordination, analysis, and scientific outreach center will be established to standardize and share single cell molecular HIV/SUD data generated by this program by ensuring that the data is FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable).  The SCORCH Data Center will also integrate other molecular HIV/SUD data sets generated by NIDA-funded investigators to maximize their value to the scientific community.  This data center is expected to leverage knowledge and resources generated by BICCN, HuBMAP, and other single cell initiatives to maximize scientific understanding.  Harmonized molecular and single cell HIV/SUD data sets will enable near term data mining by the scientific community to identify HIV and/or SUD biomarkers and identify candidate pathways for therapeutic intervention.  The SCORCH Data Center will also enable future mining of these data sets as new and improved data science and information technology approaches are developed, maximizing NIDA’s original investment in the data generating activities. 

NIDA intends to commit $1M in FY19 to fund one application.

Application budgets are not limited but need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project.

The maximum project period is 5 years.  

 

 

 

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[#DIV28SUPER] Peter F. McManus Charitable Trust RFP

Peter F. McManus Charitable Trust, Wayne, Pennsylvania


Offers research grants to non-profit ((501)(c)(3)) organizations, for research into the causes of alcoholism or substance abuse. Basic, clinical and social science proposals will be considered.
The Trust expects to grant approximately $225,000 this year and will consider proposals that request up to $75,000. Please send brief summary proposal (2-3 pages), proposed budget, copy of institution's (501)(c)(3) letter, and investigator's bio-sketch. Grant moneys may not be used for tuition and no more than 10% of amount granted may be used for indirect costs. Please include an address for the Trust's response, which will be sent via U.S. mail.
Please send application materials to Katharine G. Lidz, 31 Independence Court, Wayne, PA 19087. Applications must be postmarked or placed with courier service on or before Wednesday, September 11, 2019. APPLICATIONS SENT VIA E-MAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Additional information may be requested after initial review. Before any grant may be renewed, the grant recipient must submit a progress report to the Trust.
If you have any questions, please contact the Trust by telephone (610) 647-4974, facsimile (610) 647-8316 or e-mail at mcmanustrust@gmail.com.

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[#DIV28SUPER] USC TCORS Post-Doctoral Training Opportunity

 

Post-Doctoral Training Opportunities in Tobacco Regulatory Science

(Tobacco Policy Research)

Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2019

The Department of Preventive Medicine at the USC Keck School of Medicine is accepting applications for the position of post-doctoral scholars in the USC Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science (TCORS).  Tobacco Regulatory Science is an emerging field of applied research that has the overall goal of developing research evidence that will support the Food and Drug Administration in implementing the policies and regulations called for by the 2009 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.  Through our theme, the Intersection of Products with Populations, USC TCORS will conduct research on the use and health effects of specific e-cigarette products across populations. For additional background, see fda.gov/TobaccoProducts and prevention.nih.gov/tobacco-regulatory-science-program.

Post-Doctoral

The up through two-year training program will have four core elements including required coursework, project immersion, research funding, and professional development and mentoring.  Trainees will be matched to one of the TCORS research projects and brought onto the project team.  Trainees will be encouraged and supported to apply for the TCORS pilot research grants to enhance their ability to carry out independent research.  Trainees will receive individualized mentorship from members of the TCORS advisory groups matched to their interests and needs.  Upon completion of the training, fellows will be well positioned to be leaders and active participants in the future development and implementation of tobacco policies and tobacco control interventions.

Required Qualifications:  This opportunity is for individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds in medical, biological, social, behavioral, and policy sciences.  Applicants must hold a PhD, MD, DDS, ScD, DrPH, PharmD or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited institution.  Applicants must be citizens or noncitizen nationals of the U.S. or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence by the time of award. 

Benefits of Training

• Strong mentoring with USC TCORS Faculty
• Opportunity to apply for pilot funding
• Opportunity for immersion experience
• Networking with experts from the FDA and NIH

Application Deadline:   February 18, 2019 for Fall semester    

To Apply:  Apply online at tcors.usc.edu/training.  If you encounter technical problems, please email all required email to tcors@usc.edu.    

Required Application Materials:

 Letter of interest speaking directly to qualifications, professional activities, research interests and accomplishments.  The letter should specifically address:  1) the relevance of the candidate’s background to tobacco regulatory science; goals for the training program; and potential research projects related to tobacco regulatory science.

1. Current resume or curriculum vitae
2. 2 Letters of Recommendation

For more information about the USC Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science or about this training opportunity, please contact: Kiana Rowshan, tcors@usc.edu, 323-442-7253.

We encourage you to apply early. The number of positions is limited and highly competitive.

 

Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science (TCORS)

2001 N. Soto Street, 302-15

Los Angeles, CA, 90032 

(323) 442-7222

-- 

Adam Leventhal, Ph.D.

Director, USC Health, Emotion, & Addiction Laboratory

Professor of Preventive Medicine and Psychology

USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

Keck School of Medicine

University of Southern California

2250 Alcazar St., CSC 271

Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone: 323-442-8222

Fax: 323-442-2359

heal.usc.edu

 

[#DIV28SUPER] Postdoctoral Fellow Position at The Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatment at the University of Kansas

Postdoctoral Fellow Position

 

The Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatment at the University of Kansas is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to execute an NIH grant-funded research on alcohol use and related clinical health behaviors among young adults, under the supervision of KU faculty member Dr. Tera Fazzino. The position will involve project management and opportunities for manuscript and grant-writing activities.

 

Responsibilities will include:

Overall project management: Assist in research protocol development; coordinate IRB submission and human subject payments; assist in preparation of reports and manuscripts; develop and track budgets; supervise staff and students, to include scheduling, assignments, time reporting, and timely completion of duties; work with administration to maintain compliance with federal, state, and university regulations and policies. Data management tasks: Track project milestones; perform regular data quality assurance checks in Redcap, the online data collection platform; manage and report metrics of research success, produce descriptive and inferential reports of outcome measures. Data analysis, manuscript writing, grant writing: Participate in the development of manuscripts to be submitted for publication. Assist with the development of grant applications for federal and private agencies. Conduct data processing and analysis tasks for manuscript and grant-writing activities.

 

Qualifications:

Required: PhD in social sciences, public health/epidemiology.

Preferred: PhD in behavioral sciences or related field; experience with addiction research; experience with project coordination, data management, and data analytic techniques; Experience with: clinical in research, research with young adult populations, NIH-funded projects, and IRB submission.

 

Duration:

Position is for two years, with potential for renewal.

 

For more information and to apply for this position, please go to https://employment.ku.edu/staff/13993BR.

With questions about this position, please contact Dr. Tera Fazzino at tfazzino@ku.edu

               
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William W. Stoops, Ph.D.
email: william.stoops@uky.edu
telephone: (859) 257-5383

Professor
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Department of Behavioral Science
Department of Psychiatry
Center on Drug and Alcohol Research
University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Psychology

Director
Regulatory Knowledge and Support Core
University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science

Interim Director

Clinical Research Support Office

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[#DIV28SUPER] Postdoc position at UConn

The Calhoun Cardiology Center and Department of Medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine invite applications for a NIAAA-funded NRSA T32 postdoctoral fellowship related to alcohol research. Possible areas of study include but are not limited to:

• alcohol-related health disparities
• measurement of alcohol use in natural environments
• relation of alcohol to substance use treatment outcomes
• alcohol's impact on health conditions (e.g., HIV, diabetes) and health behaviors (e.g., medication adherence, risk behaviors)
• risk factors for alcohol misuse and use disorders

 

Our lab focuses on behavioral interventions, including contingency management. Faculty mentors include Drs. Sheila Alessi (integration of mobile technologies into behavioral AUD/SUD treatments, smoking cessation), Kristyn Zajac (adolescents/young adults, posttraumatic stress disorder and AUD/SUD treatment, internet gaming disorder, promotion of HIV testing), and Carla Rash (AUD/SUD in severely disadvantaged populations, housing and employment issues, HIV). With our program's emphasis on comprehensive career mentorship, fellows will also select a secondary mentor and an external advisor from a larger pool of training faculty. 

Past fellows in our lab published 4-12 papers in 1-2 year periods. All attained choice positions, most received independent NIH grant support, and many applied for and obtained support from the NIH Loan Repayment Program. The fellowship provides training in alcohol-related research, a stipend and health insurance, tuition for workshops, and travel funds for alcohol-related conferences.

 

Please send cover letter, CV, a statement of training and career goals, names of 3 references, and transcript to:

Isaac Scott at iscott@uchc.edu

Start date is open. Fellows must be US citizens or permanent residents. UCONN is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

[#DIV28SUPER] Postdoctoral Associate Addiction Recovery Research Center

Postdoctoral Associate

Addiction Recovery Research Center

Imagine working in a stimulating environment where you will be a part of cutting-edge research discoveries where

• multiple NIH grants fund a variety of diverse interdisciplinary and translational research projects 
• invaluable grant-writing experience is gained and encouraged
• you will work closely with some of the leading researchers in addiction and behavioral economics
• you are encouraged to pitch your own ideas for meaningful research projects that fall within the scope of the lab 
• postdoctoral associates average 5 published manuscripts per year
  
  

Imagine a growing research institute that attracts leading scientists from across the nation -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC (formerly known as the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute) is a unique public-private partnership that leverages Virginia Tech's world-class strength in basic sciences, bioinformatics, and engineering with Carilion Clinic's highly experienced medical staff and a rich history in medical education. Virginia Tech Carilion (VTC) improves human health and quality of life by providing leadership in medical education and biomedical and clinical research.  This academic health center was recently renamed Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC in honor of the $50 million donation provided by the generosity of Heywood and Cynthia Fralin to progress the growth of this institute and its contributions to medical and research advancements.

Position Summary:  The Addiction Recovery Research Center (ARRC) is directed by Dr. Warren K. Bickel, an accomplished scholar and researcher whose work is frequently cited and receives national and international recognition. This position will work primarily on NIH funded projects that are providing new information about substance and alcohol use disorders, health behaviors, and decision-making. Several projects are focusing on the use of the Experimental Tobacco Marketplace to investigate choice behavior among nicotine users from a behavioral economics framework. Other projects are focusing on treatments for opioid use disorder and the examination of Episodic Future Thinking to improve health in individuals with prediabetes and other lifestyle related disorders. Moreover, ARRC has ongoing projects to examine the effects of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on cigarette smoking and overeating. The position is well suited for individuals interested in technological and behavioral economic applications to addiction and health behavior. This postdoctoral position will also be involved in developing pilot research programs in the research areas of the lab and will be expected to help develop these additional projects.

Appointment:  1-3 yrs.

 

Eligibility: Candidates are expected to have a solid background in psychology, behavioral economics, and/or addiction or health behaviors research. In addition, experience with behavior analysis and/or clinical trials is highly desirable. The successful candidate will possess a PhD in psychology, neuroscience, or appropriate related discipline and have a record of research excellence as indicated by peer-reviewed publications and presentations.  

Benefits: Full-time annual salary, medical insurance coverage, and travel funds supported by NIH grants. Translational research training and career development opportunities are provided as part of this position.

 

For more information:  Contact Ms. Patsy Marshall (patsym@vtc.vt.edu).

 

To apply: Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of research interests to:  Dr. Warren K. Bickel c/o Ms. Patsy Marshall (patsym@vtc.vt.edu). Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

 

About us: The Addiction Recovery Research Center (ARRC) was established in 2011 as part of the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute (VTCRI). The existing facilities and research teams are world-class and focus on transdisciplinary research on the scientific underpinnings of health and a range of diseases and substance use disorders. A new biomedical expansion is currently being constructed and will include additional research laboratories to focus on brain health and disorders, biomaterials-body device interfaces, cardiovascular sciences, cancer, metabolism and obesity, and infectious disease and immunity. The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC represents a new model for biomedical and behavioral science in which creative scientists can approach major problems with breadth and depth in a nurturing and intellectually challenging environment.

About Roanoke, Virginia: Roanoke, Virginia is located in Southwest Virginia in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and accessible by the Blue Ridge Parkway. Roanoke is a vibrant community with an active downtown full of restaurants, theaters, museums, and an amphitheater that is home to many seasonal festivals and music events. Roanoke also offers great opportunities for an active outdoor lifestyle with 30 miles of greenway connecting charming neighborhoods and beautiful parks along the Roanoke River. Roanoke is one of two cities in the nation to earn the All-American City Award a record seven times.

               
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William W. Stoops, Ph.D.
email: william.stoops@uky.edu
telephone: (859) 257-5383

Professor
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Department of Behavioral Science
Department of Psychiatry
Center on Drug and Alcohol Research
University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Psychology

Director
Regulatory Knowledge and Support Core
University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science

Interim Director

Clinical Research Support Office

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