2019-07-24

[#DIV28SUPER] UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT NIH POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY



UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT, CENTER ON BEHAVIOR AND HEALTH

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

 

The Vermont Center on Behavior and Health in the UVM College of Medicine announces an NIH postdoctoral research fellowship opportunity with Dr. Stacey Sigmon in our internationally recognized center of excellence for drug abuse research. The fellow will help to lead ongoing randomized clinical trials evaluating low-barrier, technology-assisted buprenorphine treatment for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD), as well as develop new research opportunities aimed at expanding OUD treatment access in rural, underserved areas.  Dr. Sigmon, VCBH colleagues and our 29-year training program have an exceptional track record of helping fellows to establish successful careers as independent investigators.

 

Eligibility: Applicants must have completed their training in psychology or a related discipline and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Trainees are selected on the basis of scholastic record and commitment to a career in drug 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. Stacey Sigmon c/o Ms. Marissa Palmer (marissa.palmer@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 UVM 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 Palmer, marissa.palmer@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 for Behavior and Health
Professor and Virginia H. Donaldson Chair in Translational Science, Departments of Psychiatry and Psychological Science
University of Vermont
1 South Prospect Street
Burlington, VT  05401-1419

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