2019-09-30

[#DIV28SUPER] CASAA Director Search

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

A reminder that the University of New Mexico has launched a search for a Director for the Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Addictions (CASAA). This is a tenured faculty position with full academic year salary support. I wanted to let everyone on the listserv know about the search and would welcome suggestions for the position. Please also forward this email to others you know who might have an interest. I have attached the full position announcement to this email.

Established in 1989, CASAA has developed an outstanding international reputation as a center for research on the epidemiology, prevention and treatment of alcohol and drug use disorders and the adverse consequences of use. CASAA's 80 staff, faculty, and affiliated members have the mission of generating, conveying, and applying knowledge to reduce the suffering related to addiction. 

Please let me know if you have suggestions for candidates or if you would like additional information about the position. You also can submit a nomination or application for the position at http://casaadirectorsearch.unm.edu This website also includes additional details about the position including the position summary, and the minimum and preferred qualifications.

The best consideration date for applications is October 15, 2019

With Warm Regards,

Barbara

Barbara S. McCrady, Ph.D.

Distinguished Professor, Psychology and

Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Addictions (CASAA)

Chair, CASAA Director Search Committee

2650 Yale Blvd. SE

Albuquerque, NM 87106

CASAA phone: 505-925-2388

Psychology phone: 505-277-8857

bmccrady@unm.edu

 

 

 

[#DIV28SUPER] Opening for a Behavioral Science PhD student at the University of North Texas (Addictive Behaviors focus)

Dear Colleagues,

I am requesting that you share this announcement about applying to the University of North Texas (UNT) Behavioral Science PhD Program, which is part of the UNT Department of Psychology in Denton, located in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area.

In particular, I (Dr. Casey Guillot) am looking to accept an applicant as a doctoral student to start in the Fall 2020 semester. This student will be mentored by me and will work as a research assistant in my lab, the Disposition, Emotion, & Addiction Research (DEAR) Laboratory, which is broadly interested in the etiology of addictive behaviors. The DEAR Lab recently initiated an experimental study on anxiety sensitivity and other psychological factors (e.g., experiential avoidance, executive functioning) in relation to the effects of cigarette smoking, and will soon initiate a survey study on potential associations of discrimination experiences, personality, and mood with various health behaviors (e.g., social media and alcohol, cigarette, e-cigarette, cannabis, and other substance use). Behavioral Science faculty members with additional research interests will also be considering applicants, including Drs. Kim Kelly, Rex Wright, Yolanda Flores-Niemann, Adriel Boals, and Danica Slavish. For students interested in applying to work with me, I recommend visiting my lab website: DEAR Lab website

For further information on the UNT Behavioral Science PhD Program, including faculty research interests and a link to the program page, please see the attached announcement. The deadline for applying to the Behavioral Science PhD Program is December 1.

Thank you for sharing this information.

Best,

Casey Guillot, PhD

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Behavioral Science Program

University of North Texas


Office: Terrill Hall 382

Phone: 940-369-8426

Lab Website: http://psychology.unt.edu/disposition-emotion-addiction-research-dear-laboratory

2019-09-27

[#DIV28SUPER] Apply Online: Assistant/Associate Professor, University of Florida Department of Psychiatry

Online Application Open, see link below.

 

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida has initiated a search for an addiction scientist with expertise in clinical research and/or the analysis of large data to inform clinically relevant questions in addiction science. We hope you'll share this posting with qualified colleagues and senior-level postdoctoral fellows!

 

 

 

Assistant/Associate Professor Position

University of Florida, College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry

Location: Gainesville, Florida

 

Apply Online: https://apply.interfolio.com/68960

 

Description

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida is recruiting a faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with clear research expertise in clinical addiction science and specific skills in the study of a) lifespan trajectories, and/or b) psychiatric and medical comorbidities, and/or c) the application of large data sets to inform science, practice, and policy. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and diverse populations. This position provides opportunities to collaborate with diverse addiction scientists at UF through its Center for Addiction Research & Education (UF CARE). UF CARE has over 44 faculty scientists who represent 7 UF Colleges and 14 academic departments. UF is also an active site for the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study, a landmark NIH funded study of development through adolescence. Addiction faculty in the department are engaged in UF and national collaborations that afford rich opportunities for career development. As a faculty member in the College of Medicine, the candidate will be expected to not only participate in both independent and collaborative research programs, but to also contribute to its education mission by participating in graduate and/or medical education. Finally, the successful candidate must be willing to engage in service at the level of the department, college, and larger profession. We are seeking a self-driven, emerging, or established researcher with exceptional potential as a leader in their field.

 

Qualifications

Eligible applicants require a Ph.D., or equivalent degree, with postdoctoral experience including work in clinical addiction science whether in psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical), neuroscience, or a related field. Documented evidence of productivity based on publications in appropriate peer-reviewed journals and scientific presentations are requisite. Successful competition for and/or evidence of a high probability for conduct of an externally funded program of research is also required. Evidence for mentoring students and productive and collegial interactions with scientific and clinical colleagues will also be important considerations. Minimum requirements include a doctorate in a relevant discipline, and 3-5 years of post-doctoral experience.

 

Application Instructions

Please email three letters of recommendation to Dr. Sara Jo Nixon at sjnixon@UFL.EDU upload a CV, cover letter, and transcripts to complete your online application. This position is open until filled. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

 

Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES).

 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

 

SJN

 

Sara Jo Nixon, Ph.D.

Director, Center for Addiction Research and Education

University of Florida Research Foundation Professor 2015-2017

Professor Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology

Co-Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry

Co-Director, NIDA T32

Chief, Division of Addiction Research

Director, Neurocognitive laboratory

University of Florida

[#DIV28SUPER] Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Clinical Health Psychology

Dear colleagues and friends,

 

We are hiring at the University of New Mexico! Please come join us in Psychology with excellent opportunities for collaboration at the Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions, the NM Alcohol Research Center, the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, the Mind Research Network, and the newly funded Southwest Clinical Trials Network Node and Substance Use Research and Education Center (SURE).

 

See ad for more information below and I apologize for cross-postings.

 

Katie Witkiewitz, PhD

Regents’ Professor

Department of Psychology

Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions

University of New Mexico

 

 

The Department of Psychology at The University of New Mexico (UNM) invites applications for a Clinical Health Psychology position at the Assistant Professor level for a full-time, tenure-track appointment targeted to begin August 1, 2020.  Candidates must have completed a doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA/CPA/PCSAS accredited program at the time of appointment.  In addition, an APA/CPA approved clinical psychology internship and evidence of research and peer-reviewed publications in clinical health psychology are considered minimum qualifications for this position.

 

We seek a highly committed Clinical Health Psychologist who is determined to contribute to the research and teaching missions in the areas of Clinical and Health Psychology.  The specific research area within Clinical Health Psychology is open, but broad examples include: stress and coping with chronic illness and pain, prevention and health behavior change, health psychology interventions, adherence, and psychosocial pathways to health and illness. Successful candidates for this position will be expected to teach and mentor at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including graduate level courses in clinical health psychology. The UNM Department of Psychology, which includes 26 tenure-track faculty and 76 Ph.D. students, has internationally recognized research programs. External research grants exceeded $8 million in funding last year. The successful candidate will have numerous opportunities for collaboration within the department and in thriving cross-disciplinary research centers affiliated with UNM, including the UNM Health Sciences Center; Transdisciplinary Research, Equity, and Engagement (TREE) Center for Excellence in Health Disparities;  Center for Social Policy (focused on health disparities research and health policy); the Mind Research Network (a nationally recognized neuroimaging center); the Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions (CASAA); and the New Mexico Veteran’s Administration Health Care System.  There are also opportunities for studying a full range of health problems such as heart disease, cancer, chronic pain, obesity, addiction, and diabetes; with diverse populations including racial and ethnic minorities and people with low income; and in a variety of settings  including telehealth systems to reach distant and underserved populations. The UNM Main and Health Sciences campuses are adjacent to one another, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration.

 

Preferred qualifications include: 1) evidence of teaching experience broadly defined as teaching undergraduate or graduate courses, workshops, trainings, supervision/mentoring, or teaching assistantships, 2) research experience, as evidenced by publications and ongoing research centrally located in clinical  health psychology, 3) demonstrated potential for research funding,  4) demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, including working with broadly diverse communities, and 5) pre and postdoctoral training that demonstrates a breadth of experiences in the provision and supervision of clinical assessment and intervention.

 

UNM is the state’s flagship University and is one of only four Hispanic-serving, Carnegie Research/Doctoral-Extensive institutions in the US.  UNM is located in the high desert locale of Albuquerque, NM, the largest urban area in one of the most diverse states in the nation. For more information on the benefits of living and working in Albuquerque, NM, see https://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and https://www.newmexico.org/.

 

Applicants should submit cover letter, CV, description of current and planned research, teaching portfolio, and diversity statement via the UNMJOBS website, ReqID#10574.  Three letters of recommendation must be sent directly to the department (MSC03-2220, Dept. Psychology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131) or via email to psychjobs@unm.edu by the for best consideration date.

 

Consideration of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration apply by November 15, 2019. The position will remain open until filled.  Inquiries can be directed to Sarah Erickson, Ph.D., Chair, Faculty Search Committee, erickson@unm.edu.  The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator; women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2019-09-23

[#DIV28SUPER] Looking for a doctoral student in health behavior for 20-21


Hello,


I am recruiting a new doctoral student for next academic year to work with us at the University of Florida on our research concerning etiology (particularly domains of impulsivity and related constructs) and new interventions with a focus on technology-based approaches to reduce alcohol use and prevent HIV/enhance sexual health behaviors. Young adults are our primary (though not exclusive) focus. The doctoral degree our department confers is in Health and Human Performance with a concentration in Health Behavior. Our program is a good fit for a student with strong interests in behavioral science with a health (mainly addiction, in this case) focus for whom clinical training is NOT a priority as our department does not provide clinical training.

 

All admitted students receive a tuition waiver and stipend for at least 4 years.

 

The University of Florida is growing at a fast pace and is now the #7 state university in the U.S., according to U.S. News & World Reports. Addiction research is a great strength at UF with multiple relevant centers and outstanding collaborators at all faculty levels.

 

Please circulate to any students who might be interested and do not hesitant to be in contact with any questions.

 

Best,

 

Rob Leeman

 

 

Robert F. Leeman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor

Mary F. Lane Endowed Professor

Department of Health Education and Behavior

College of Health and Human Performance

Executive Committee, Center for Alcohol Research & Education (CARE);

Southern HIV & Alcohol Research Consortium

University of Florida

Florida Gymnasium, Room 14

PO Box 118210     Gainesville, FL  32611

Phone: (352) 294-1808     Fax: (352) 392-1909

Email: robert.leeman@ufl.edu

Webpage: http://hhp.ufl.edu/about/faculty-staff/leeman_robert/

Twitter: @LeemanRobertF

2019-09-22

[#DIV28SUPER] NIDA Neuroscience Update September 22, 2019

Table of contents:

I.                    ABCD Data Workshop at SFN

II.                  The 2019 NIDA-NIAAA Frontiers in Addiction Research Mini-Convention, October 18, 2019, at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience [SfN].

III.                NIH Funding and You: Early Career and Early Career Investigator Symposium at SFN.

 

 

I.             ABCD Data Workshop at SFN:

 

Diving DEAP into Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study Data

Participate in an interactive ABCD study design and data analysis workshop at this year’s Society for Neuroscience annual meeting October 19, 6:30 – 9:30 pm, featuring tutorials on the use of the web-based Data Exploration and Analysis Portal (DEAP) for analysis of ABCD data. The workshop will include information about how to access ABCD data through the NIMH Data Archive, as well as presentations on ABCD study design and measures, brain imaging and other data processing pipelines, statistical analysis using DEAP, vertex-based brain imaging analysis, and tools for analyzing ABCD data through cloud computing.  To register, email AdolescentBrain@mail.nih.gov. Visit https://abcdstudy.org/scientists/data-sharing/ to view the workshop agenda.

 

 

II.                  The 2019 NIDA-NIAAA Frontiers in Addiction Research Mini-Convention, October 18, 2019, at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience [SfN].

 

The annual NIDA-NIAAA Mini-Convention provides a forum for presentations and discussions of current topics in neuroscience and addiction research. Additionally, the Mini-Convention showcases research by premier early stage and junior investigators and is highlighted by a keynote address from the Jacob P. Waletzky Memorial Award Recipient. This year’s scientific sessions are: 1) Sensing New Opportunities for Addiction Neuroscience; 2) Novel Technologies and Innovative Approaches for Translational Research Targeting Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders; and 3) Rewriting Genes by CRISPR for Substance Dependence and Psychiatric Disorder Research. For additional information, please contact Roger Sorensen, NIDA [ rsorense@mail.nih.gov ] or John Matochik, NIAAA [ jmatochi@mail.nih.gov ], or visit https://apps1.seiservices.com/nida-niaaa/frontiers2019/.

 

 

III.          NIH Funding and You: Early Career and Early Career Investigator Symposium at SFN.

 

Date and Time: October 21, 2019 at 6:30-9:00 pm

Location: McCormick Place Convention Center, Room S104

Food: Please visit before attending: Marriott Marquis Chicago, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, or Hiltons at McCormick Place

 

There will be presentations from Program and Review staff from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA, NIH) on fellowships (F30, F31, F32, F99/K00), institutional appointments (T32, R25, K12), transition awards (K99/R00), mentored career development awards (K01, K08, K23, K25), special opportunities for international students, postdoctoral opportunities in NIH laboratories, independent research grants (R01, DP2, R03, and R21), and insights from review. Presentations will be followed by the opportunity to meet with Dr. Apkar Vania Apkarian, T32 directors, and NIDA staff.

A special headliner this year will be Dr. Apkarian, Project Director of the Center for Chronic Pain and Drug Abuse (P50) who will speak on pain, addiction, and P50 workforce opportunities. In keeping with the need to educate attendees about institutional appointments, T32 Project Directors will meet with students during our discussion period.

 

 

The National Institute on Drug Abuse at the National Institutes of Health is an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services  TO UNSUBSCRIBE: send email to listserv@list.nih.gov Copy and paste UNSUBSCRIBE NIDA_NEURO_SCIENCE-L   in the message body of the email - You will receive a confirmation email if successful. If you have problems contact jpollock@mail.nih.gov   301-435-1309

 

 

2019-09-18

[#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

[#DIV28SUPER] USC TCORS Faculty Recruitment

Please see the attached posting for a faculty position in tobacco regulatory science at the University of Southern California.

 

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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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2019-09-17

[#DIV28SUPER] 2020 APA Convention Call for Submissions

Hello All,

Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2019 APA Convention and a special thanks to Meredith Berry for putting together an excellent program. With one convention ending, it is time to begin thinking about making plans to attend the next.

The 2020 APA Convention will be held in Washington, DC from August 6th to 9th 2020. It's never too early to start thinking about next year's meeting and we hope that you can set aside time to join us in DC. Our goal is to put together a strong program that highlights the many contributions of Division 28 members, especially those of you who conduct preclinical research, are early career investigators, or may have never attended convention (or placed a long post-reinforcement pause since last attending).

The first deadline for submissions is Friday October 11th 2019 for collaborative symposium. For those of you unfamiliar with collaborative symposium process, these sessions encourage the many divisions of APA to work together on highly collaborative and interactive sessions for a wide target audience. These sessions are both prestigious and advantageous for our division as they do not count against the total time we have to schedule events at convention. Recent examples of successful collaborative symposium from Division 28 include topics ranging from Psychedelic-Assited Therapy to Crowdsourcing Research to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). Attached to this email is an example of one of these submissions to help guide sessions you may be considering putting together.

As a part of encouraging new members to attend convention, we have also started a Division 28 convention session planning sheet. This sheet should act as a way to facilitate communication for those of you with symposium ideas or interests, but unsure who or where to turn to next. Should anyone be interested in learning more about the submission process, feel free to contact me (jstric14@jhmi.edu). I will also reach out to individuals that express interest on overlapping topics in the hope of acting as a guide in the APA submission process and in linking up similar-minded folks.


For those you not currently working on a collaborative symposium submissions, don't fret! Remember that we also welcome and encourage regular symposium or poster abstract submissions for the December 2nd deadline. More information on that as well as additional opportunities for graduate students and early career investigators will be forthcoming.

APA convention is an excellent opportunity to interface with your fellow psychopharmacologists and other psychological science colleagues and I hope that everyone considers attending!

Best,
Justin Strickland
APA Division 28 2020 Program Chair


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Justin C. Strickland, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Phone: (410) 550-1975

2019-09-16

[#DIV28SUPER] Tenure Track Assistant Professor Position

The Department of Psychology at Colorado State University invites applications for a junior tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2020. The position will be affiliated with the training program in Addiction Counseling. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to join one of the Department's five doctoral programs: Applied Social and Health Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and Industrial and Organizational Psychology. The successful candidate must have (1) a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related discipline or anticipate completing their Ph.D. by 07/30/2020, (2) be able to teach the courses offered in the Addiction Counseling program, such as psychopharmacology, ethics and diversity, infectious disease and substance misuse, addiction treatment therapy skills, assessment, and/or motivational interviewing, and (3) be currently conducting research in the field of addictions or substance use disorders. Preference will be given to candidates who have: (1) the ability to obtain licensure/certification or be license/certification-eligible as an Addiction Counselor in the State of Colorado, (2) evidence of an active research program that complements existing research in the Department, (3) demonstrated excellence in undergraduate and/or graduate instruction and mentoring, (4) commitment and the capability to obtain external funding, and (5) commitment to diversity, inclusion and social justice, with the ability to advance the Department's commitment to diversity, inclusion and multiculturalism through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.

 

For full consideration, materials must be received by October 7, 2019, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Submit application material: cover letter, curriculum vitae, preprints/reprints, research interest statement, diversity statement, a licensure/certification or license/certification-eligible as an addiction counselor in the State of Colorado statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, teaching philosophy and ability to teach listed courses statement, and e-mail addresses for three referees online at: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/71212. Referees will be sent an email (using the contact information provided by the applicant) for submitting their reference letters on-line. Letters must be submitted by October 14, 2019. Application materials of semifinalist candidates, including letters of reference, will be made available for review by the entire faculty of the Department of Psychology.

 

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.

 

[#DIV28SUPER] NIH/NIDA job listing

Dear colleagues,

 

We are currently recruiting for a HSA position at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Division of Therapeutics and Medical Consequences. The listing closes on September 25. Details are attached.

 

Best regards,


Will

 

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Will M. Aklin, Ph.D.

Director, Behavioral Therapy Development Program (BTDP)

Clinical Research Grants Branch

Division of Therapeutics and Medical Consequences (DTMC)

National Institute on Drug Abuse

National Institutes of Health

6001 Executive Boulevard, Rm. 4127, MSC 9593

Bethesda, MD 20892-9551

301-827-5909

aklinwm@mail.nih.gov

 

2019-09-13

[#DIV28SUPER] NIDA Neuroscience Update September 13, 2019

Table of contents:

I.                    The 2019 NIDA-NIAAA Frontiers in Addiction Research Mini-Convention, October 18, 2019, at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience [SfN].

II.                  NIH Funding and You: Early Career and Early Career Investigator Symposium at SFN.

III.          ABCD Study News

 

 

The 2019 NIDA-NIAAA Frontiers in Addiction Research Mini-Convention, October 18, 2019, at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience [SfN].

 

The annual NIDA-NIAAA Mini-Convention provides a forum for presentations and discussions of current topics in neuroscience and addiction research. Additionally, the Mini-Convention showcases research by premier early stage and junior investigators and is highlighted by a keynote address from the Jacob P. Waletzky Memorial Award Recipient. This year’s scientific sessions are: 1) Sensing New Opportunities for Addiction Neuroscience; 2) Novel Technologies and Innovative Approaches for Translational Research Targeting Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders; and 3) Rewriting Genes by CRISPR for Substance Dependence and Psychiatric Disorder Research. For additional information, please contact Roger Sorensen, NIDA [ rsorense@mail.nih.gov ] or John Matochik, NIAAA [ jmatochi@mail.nih.gov ], or visit https://apps1.seiservices.com/nida-niaaa/frontiers2019/.

 

 

NIH Funding and You: Early Career and Early Career Investigator Symposium at SFN.

Date and Time: October 21, 2019 at 6:30-9:00 pm

Location: McCormick Place Convention Center, Room S104

Food: Please visit before attending: Marriott Marquis Chicago, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, or Hiltons at McCormick Place

 

There will be presentations from Program and Review staff from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA, NIH) on fellowships (F30, F31, F32, F99/K00), institutional appointments (T32, R25, K12), transition awards (K99/R00), mentored career development awards (K01, K08, K23, K25), special opportunities for international students, postdoctoral opportunities in NIH laboratories, independent research grants (R01, DP2, R03, and R21), and insights from review. Presentations will be followed by the opportunity to meet with Dr. Apkar Vania Apkarian, T32 directors, and NIDA staff.

A special headliner this year will be Dr. Apkarian, Project Director of the Center for Chronic Pain and Drug Abuse (P50) who will speak on pain, addiction, and P50 workforce opportunities. In keeping with the need to educate attendees about institutional appointments, T32 Project Directors will meet with students during our discussion period.

 

ABCD Study News

 

The Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study, the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States, is tracking the development of 11,878 youth starting at ages 9–10 at regular intervals for a decade. Participants will undergo multimodal structural and functional neuroimaging, assessments of neurocognition, physical, and mental health, substance use, and culture and environment, as well as biospecimen collection for hormonal, genetic, environmental exposure, and substance use confirmation (visit the ABCD Study website to view the study's assessment protocols).

 

Approximately 100 terabytes of data obtained from the full participant cohort are available to scientists worldwide to conduct research on the many disparate factors that affect brain, cognitive, social, and emotional growth and, in turn, overall health and well-being.

 

  • Data Release 2.0, available now on the NIMH Data Archive, includes baseline data on the full participant cohort, ages 9-10 years. Last year’s release (Data Release 1.1) contained baseline data on nearly half of the cohort.
  • This release includes much of the same type of data as contained in Data Release 1.1, but also includes genotypic data for the first time:
    • Genomics data (Smokescreen genotyping array) are available on almost 11,000 participants. These include common variations, as well as variations associated with addiction, smoking behavior and nicotine metabolism.
  • A Data Exploration and Analysis Portal (DEAP) is available on the NIMH Data Archive to facilitate analysis of ABCD Study data. The DEAP allows authorized users to analyze ABCD Study data online, while providing appropriate statistical models and tools that take advantage of the study design.
  • Data will be released annually. The next data release will be in early summer 2020 and will include the first longitudinal data from the 6-month and 1-year follow-up assessments.

 

For more information about Data Release 2.0 and to request access to the data, visit the ABCD data collection on the NIMH Data Archive.

 

An educational course called “Researchers' Guide to the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study” will be held at the 2019 Organization for Human Brain Mapping Annual Meeting in Rome on Sunday, June 09, 2019. This half-day course introduces the study, ways of accessing different raw and curated datasets, leveraging new analytical tools to accelerate research, and statistical considerations important in population studies. For further information see the Meetings & Events at www.humanbrainmapping.org.

 

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The National Institute on Drug Abuse at the National Institutes of Health is an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services  TO UNSUBSCRIBE: send email to listserv@list.nih.gov Copy and paste UNSUBSCRIBE NIDA_NEURO_SCIENCE-L   in the message body of the email - You will receive a confirmation email if successful. If you have problems contact jpollock@mail.nih.gov   301-435-1309

 

 

2019-09-11

[#DIV28SUPER] Faculty Position Opening in Tobacco Regulatory Science at the University of Southern California

Faculty Position Opening in Tobacco Regulatory Science at the University of Southern California

 

The Department of Preventive Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine invites applications for a research-track faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor. We seek a faculty member with expertise in behavioral or social science to join the USC Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science (USC-TCORS; tcors.usc.edu), a multidisciplinary team of faculty, students, and staff that conducts research to inform U.S. federal regulation of tobacco products.  This faculty member will dedicate the majority of their research program to tobacco regulatory science; thus, a track record or strong interest in tobacco regulatory science is required.  We are interested in outstanding applicants from all areas of tobacco regulatory science, although we especially encourage applications from those whose research can complement existing strengths in e-cigarette use, adolescent and young adult tobacco product use, health disparities and diversity science, statistical methods, social media analysis, the tobacco retail outlet setting, longitudinal behavioral epidemiology, and human laboratory behavioral pharmacology. Expectations include collaborating on and leading papers in the USC-TCORS, working on grant applications and obtaining external funding, mentoring postdoctoral, doctoral, masters, and undergraduate level research trainees, and teaching undergraduate or graduate courses. The candidate will be recruited to join the Division of Health Behavior Research within the Department of Preventive Medicine. This multi-disciplinary department of behavioral scientists, epidemiologists, environmental health scientists, and biostatisticians has a long history of conducting innovative externally-funded research and currently holds active research centers on tobacco, obesity, cancer genetic epidemiology, air pollution, and other public health issues.  The candidate will also become a member of the Institute for Prevention Research (IPR) and the Institute for Addiction Science (IAS)—a multi- school initiative within USC aimed to support transdisciplinary addiction research and education (ias.usc.edu)—and will be encouraged to develop collaborations with IAS members in other departments within the Keck School of Medicine and other schools across the university.

 

To apply, please submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, description of research program, three representative reprints, and three letters of reference to: Lilit Aladadyan., Administrative Director of USC-TCORS, aladadya@med.usc.edu. We will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the position is filled.

 

The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

 

****Please note that we will start reviewing applications on October 15, 2019.****

 

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Adam Leventhal, Ph.D.

Director, USC Institute for Addiction Science

and 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
Tel: +1 323-442-8222

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