Dear Colleagues,
We are looking for a postdoc for our T32. Please distribute widely:
Postdoctoral Training in Addiction Research – UAB Department of Psychiatry
The UAB Center for Addiction and Pain Prevention and Intervention (CAPPI) is seeking applications for a 2 year post-doc position. The postdoctoral fellow will focus on research on tobacco and cannabis behaviors as part of a T32 in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine. This post-doc provides experience in developing a line of research on medical cannabis legalization in the Deep South that coincides with the legalization of medical cannabis in Alabama. UAB is establishing a medical cannabis treatment clinic which will provide opportunities to examine medical cannabis use for specified medical conditions as part of an academic medical center. Possible areas of research include examining medical and recreational cannabis and tobacco use on lung function and other comorbid conditions.
The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, epidemiology, experimental psychology, or public health with an emphasis on substance use with a strong background in clinical research. Knowledge and training in statistics and experience/training using a statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, etc.) is required. In addition, strong communication and writing skills are needed for this position. The ideal candidate would be willing to move to Birmingham for the position.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to
- Project management
- Supporting development of data collection tools
- Analysis of existing quantitative data
- Leading and supporting manuscript writing
- Leading and supporting grant proposal development and writing
- Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
Basic Qualifications
- PhD
Additional Qualifications
- Experience working with persons in the criminal legal system, persons living with HIV and/or substance use is highly desirable
Ample opportunities for professional development, mentorship, academic and research leadership, publication, and grant development will be provided through the interdisciplinary training environment in the UAB School of Medicine and Department of Pulmonology and Department of Psychiatry. Pilot funding to establish an independent line of research will be provided through CAPPI. The post-doc will be involved in NIH-funded research with community partners, UAB and other U.S. faculty with expertise in addiction, pulmonary function, epidemiology, biostatistics, and behavioral psychology. This opportunity involves being part of a team of interdisciplinary faculty, trainees and staff collaborating through the UAB Center for Addiction and Pain Prevention Intervention (CAPPI; https://www.uab.edu/cappi/). Additional professional development opportunities are available through the UAB Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences and Center https://www.uab.edu/ccts/.
About our Postdoc Office:
UAB is committed to the development and success of outstanding postdoctoral scientists. Here at UAB, nearly 300 postdoctoral fellows are training currently in a variety of disciplines. Competitive postdoc awards are available including internships, grant incentives, funds to enhance education and collaboration outside UAB, and teaching opportunities at local universities. There is also a Postdoc Research Day with monetary awards. The Office of Postdoctoral Education strongly encourages UAB research mentors to follow the National Research Service Award stipend level guidelines, and postdoctoral scholars qualify for health, life, and other insurances. They also have the right to participate in the university’s 403(b) program and enjoy vacation, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, and other benefits.
About the University:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is located in Birmingham, Alabama, a region disproportionately impacted by substance use, including high rates of tobacco and cannabis use. UAB is a publicly funded institution encompassing 11 schools and spanning more than 100 city blocks in downtown Birmingham. Founded in 1969, UAB is an urban university with a major medical center, which has an annual economic impact exceeding $12 billion. Forbes lists UAB among the top 20% of all US undergraduate institutions. UAB has grown rapidly from its beginnings only 50 years ago. In FY2022, UAB received over $715 million in grants and contracts and is ranked 28th in the nation and 11th among public institutions for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding. UAB is currently listed by the Carnegie Foundation in both the highest research tier and in the "community engagement" classification, an indication of how quickly UAB translates research discoveries to benefit the community. In addition, UAB was named America’s Number 1 Best Large Employer 2021 by Forbes https://www.uab.edu/news/campus/item/11852-uab-named-america-s-no-1-best-large-employer-2021-by-forbes and Number 4 Best Employer for Diversity https://www.forbes.com/best-employers-diversity/#7c6c09159b9e. UAB School of Medicine received $100 million gift, the largest gift in history for a medical school, which aims to transform and accelerate research at UAB https://www.uab.edu/news/campus/item/12307-100-million-in-gifts-to-transform-uab-school-of-medicine.
UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity, and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.
For more information on Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action at UAB, visit the UAB Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion or call (205) 934-8762. Or contact the office at 701 20th Street South, AB 336, Birmingham, AL 35294-0103.
Funding. Funding for this position is available for at least 2 years. Salaries for postdocs follow the NIH guidelines https://www.niaid.nih.gov/grants-contracts/salary-cap-stipends plus benefits and four weeks’ vacation. Applicants are eligible to apply for additional research funds and awards through internal pilot grant mechanisms.
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Earliest start date would be July 1, 2023.
Applications should be submitted as single PDF document that includes
• One-page statement of academic/research interests
• Academic CV
• Contact information for three academic references
Inquiries and Applications should be addressed to:
Karen Cropsey, Psy.D.
Professor, Department of Psychiatry
Director, Center for Addiction and Pain Prevention and Intervention (CAPPI)
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
kcropsey@uabmc.edu
Thank youm
Karen
Karen Cropsey, Psy.D.
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology
Kathy Ireland Endowed Chair for Psychiatric Research
Vice Chair for Clinical Research
Director, Center for Addiction and Pain Prevention and Intervention
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Physical Address:
1670 University Blvd
Volker Hall, Suite L107
Birmingham, AL 35233
Email: kcropsey@uab.edu
Phone: 205-975-4204
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