[#DIV28SUPER] Fw: APA SCIENCE: Need your expertise please! (Deadline for your comments is Monday March 29th)

Hello colleagues,

Please see below a request from APA for our Division's comments on the new NIH initiative UNITE that aims to support diversity, equity, and inclusion and identify/dismantle harmful policies or practices. APA is asking our Division to submit any feedback to them by April 1. If you have thoughts, suggestions, and/or comments that you would like to have included in our response, please email them to me by Monday March 29th so that your information can be included in our Divisional response.

Warm regards,

Kelly

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Kelly Dunn, Ph.D., M.B.A.

President, Division on Psychopharmacology and Substance Use (Division 28)

American Psychological Association

Associate Professor
Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
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From: APA Division Presidential trios communicating about divisional topics <DIVTRIO@LISTS.APA.ORG> on behalf of Prinstein, Mitch <MPrinstein@APA.ORG>
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 5:33 PM
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Subject: [DIVTRIO] APA SCIENCE: Need your expertise please!

 

Dear Division leaders:

 

This is an important opportunity to make an impact in an area I know we all care deeply about…

 

NIH launched an effort to end structural racism in biomedical research through a new initiative called UNITE which is instituting new ways to support diversity, equity, and inclusion, and identifying and dismantling any policies and practices that may harm our workforce and our science.

 

Our field should have substantial input in this effort, and your division has relevant expertise so we wanted to make sure that you were consulted and your knowledge is incorporated in APA's response. 

 

NIH has released a Request for Information seeking input on practical and effective approaches to improve and strengthen racial equity, diversity, and inclusion across all facets of the biomedical research enterprise, both within NIH and the external community, and to expand research to eliminate or lessen health disparities and inequities.  Comments can be submitted through the submission website and must be received by NIH by April 9, 2021. APA hopes to submit a comprehensive comment that would include the input from multiple divisions and governance groups, so we ask you to send your response to Pat Kobor at APA no later than 5 pm EDT on April 1. 

 

How can your division be most helpful? The RFI lists several subtopics, and focusing your remarks on any or all of those questions (with references if you can provide them) would be the most useful. For example the RFI asks for feedback on: 

 

• Factors that present obstacles to training, mentoring, or career path (e.g., training environments) leading to underrepresentation of racial and ethnic groups (particularly Black/African Americans) in the biomedical research enterprise throughout the educational and career continuum and proposed solutions (novel or proven effective) to address them.
• Barriers inhibiting recruitment and hiring, promotion, retention and tenure, including the barriers scientists of underrepresented groups may face in gaining professional promotions, awards, and recognition for scientific or non-scientific contributions (e.g., mentoring, committees), and proven strategies or novel models to overcome and eliminate such barriers.
• Successful actions NIH and other institutions and organizations are currently taking to improve representation, equity, and inclusion and/or reduce barriers within the internal NIH workforce and across the broader funded biomedical research enterprise.

Your comments and feedback do not need to be polished, as we know the deadline is tight.  But we want to ensure your division's voices are included in this very important effort.

 

Thanks!

-Mitch

 

 

Mitchell J. Prinstein, PhD, ABPP (he/his)
Chief Science Officer
Executive Office

American Psychological Association 
750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
email: mprinstein@apa.org | www.apa.org 
All APA staff are teleworking until further notice and are experiencing a high volume of inquiries related to COVID-19. For immediate information and resources, visit APA's COVID-19 page for psychologists, health-care workers, and the public.​

 

 

 

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[#DIV28SUPER] Fwd: Listserv Server Upgrade Wednesday March 17th

Welcome upgrade to APA's communications infrastructure!

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From: "Wort, Jon" <jwort@apa.org>
Date: March 15, 2021 at 3:21:10 PM EDT
To: all-request@lists.apa.org
Subject: Listserv Server Upgrade Wednesday March 17th



Hi Listowner,

 

This is to let you know we will be doing a Listserv Upgrade Wednesday 17th, starting at 9am, we estimate the Listserv server's actual downtime will be around  2+ hours at some point during the day.

We are sending you this message because you are listed as an owner/ administrator of one or more APA or APA Services, Inc. Listserv lists.

 

We are upgrading the APA and APA Services (formerly APA Practice) Listserv servers Wednesday March 17 starting at 9am. The upgrade will improve the Listserv server's reliability, security, and functionality. We will be moving the servers to an Amazon web server and use a new SMTP mail handling server. We will be working on this migration and upgrade most of the day on Wednesday and estimate the actual down time of the server to be about 2 hours. The Listserv servers will be using a more secure website that will include HTTPS connection capability. When the upgrade is complete, users should be able to use the same bookmarks and email contacts that they've always used, however will we encourage them to use the more secure HTTPS web URL. We will maintain the current domains of lists.apa.org and lists.apapractice.org for now, and add the domain name lists.apasarvices.org which will also connect to the same server as lists.apapractice.org. Once the upgrade is complete, we want to encourage users to switch to using the lists.apaservices.org domain and eventually phase out the domain lists.apapractices.org.

 

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[#DIV28SUPER] Post-Doctoral Training Opportunities at the University of Chicago

Sending on behalf of Dr. Harriet de Wit:

Post-Doctoral Training Opportunities in Addiction 

NIDA T32 Training Grant 

http://voices.uchicago.edu/addictiont32/ 

 

Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary training program at the University of Chicago.  Our training program offers a wide range of opportunities in addiction research, from basic preclinical neuroscience to human behavior.  Trainees acquire a range of experiences within their primary research area as well as through externships in other areas.  Faculty research interests include cellular and molecular mechanisms (Xiaoxi Zhuang, Bill Green, and Ming Xu), synaptic, circuit and systems-level analyses (Dan McGehee, Mark Sheffield, Dan Margoliash, and Fred Garcia), human behavioral pharmacology, fMRI imaging and treatment (Harriet de Wit, Andrea King, Jon Grant, Dave Gallo, and Chin-tu Chen) and public health, epidemiology and policy (Don Hedeker, John Schneider, and Harold Pollack). Our training grant brings together faculty and trainees from different disciplines to exchange views and participate in professional development and outreach.   

 

The NIDA Training Program at the University of Chicago a lively cross-disciplinary intellectual environment that includes the Grossman Neuroscience Institute, Institute for Translational Medicine, human and animal behavioral laboratories, a drug abuse treatment program, and epidemiological and policy-related studies.   

 

Post-doctoral candidates should contact the faculty member with whom they wish to work http://voices.uchicago.edu/addictiont32/ or submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to Elena Rizzo <erizzo@uchicago.edu>.  Appointments are usually for two years. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. 

               
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telephone: (859) 257-5383

Professor
Departments of Behavioral Science, Psychiatry and Psychology
Center on Drug and Alcohol Research
University of Kentucky

Director
Regulatory Knowledge and Support Core-Center for Clinical and Translational Science

Clinical Research Support Office

Associate Director for Clinical Research

Substance Use Priority Research Area

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[#DIV28SUPER] POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AT UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

Sending on behalf of Dr. Michael Bardo:

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN DRUG ABUSE RESEARCH:   We are seeking to fill 2-3 postdoctoral research positions that will investigate the (1) neurobehavioral, (2) functional, and (3) genomic mechanisms of opioid abuse using preclinical models and extending them to human genetic data.  This is part of a NIDA-funded MPI collaboration between Dr. Michael Bardo (Department of Psychology), Dr. Pavel Ortinski (Department of Neuroscience), and Dr. Jill Turner (Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences).  As such, individuals will work closely together on a transdisciplinary project with opportunities for dual training in neurobehavioral, electrophysiological and/or genomic approaches.  Primary opportunities in training include drug self-administration, chemogenetics, calcium imaging, slice electrophysiology, and single-cell RNA-Seq/ATAC-Seq.  We are especially interested in applicants who are willing to exchange ideas across interdisciplinary lines.  Applicants must have completed a PhD or equivalent degree in psychology, pharmacology, neuroscience, or related discipline.  Send curriculum vitae, brief cover letter stating preferred training interests, and at least two names with contact information of individuals who can provide a letter of recommendation to:  Dr. Michael Bardo (mbardo@uky.edu), University Research Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky, Lexington KY 40536-0509, USA.  The University of Kentucky is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. 

               
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email: william.stoops@uky.edu
telephone: (859) 257-5383

Professor
Departments of Behavioral Science, Psychiatry and Psychology
Center on Drug and Alcohol Research
University of Kentucky

Director
Regulatory Knowledge and Support Core-Center for Clinical and Translational Science

Clinical Research Support Office

Associate Director for Clinical Research

Substance Use Priority Research Area

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[#DIV28SUPER] NIDA Neuroscience Update, March 4, 2021

Table of Contents

I.                   Job Opening (Formulation of Drug Product - Chemist) at NIDA Headquarters - Rockville, Maryland

II.                 NIDA Data Career Seminar Series

III.              Some Recent NIDA Funding Opportunities (FOAs)

 

I.               Job Opening (Formulation of Drug Product -  Chemist) at NIDA Headquarters - Rockville, Maryland

The Division of Therapeutics and Medical Consequences (DTMC) supports and conducts studies to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new pharmacotherapies, behavioral therapies, devices, and digital therapeutics to treat Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). DTMC supports research and development for all stages of the medication development process.

 

Chemistry and Pharmaceutics: The incumbent is responsible for managing a research program of grants and contracts evaluating chemical design, synthesis, formulation, metabolism, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic, and biopharmaceutics.  While not exclusive to, the focus of this position is the formulation of drug products, which includes design, manufacturing, quality control, packaging, labeling, storage and stability.  If interested:  Please submit your cover letter, and CV to Dr. Rik Kline (rkline@nida.nih.gov) 301-827-5243.  All information provided by candidates will remain strictly confidential.  Selection for this position is dependent upon successful referral from the USAJOBS vacancy announcement (TBA).  A candidate with a Ph.D in a relevant discipline is strongly desired (salary range is between $86,335 to $157,709).

 

 

II.             NIDA Data Career Seminar Series

NIDA will be hosting a 4-part Data Science careers seminar series this spring titled Bringing Data Science to Addiction Research. The goal of this seminar series is to highlight the career paths of prominent data scientists and inspire a new generation of data science researchers who focus on addiction. This series will take place on the following dates from 9:00-10:30am EDT (Please note that this is during Daylights Savings Time): March 15th, March 22nd, March 29th, and April 5th. A separate registration will be required for each session.

Contact Dr. Susan Wright at susan.wright@nih.gov with any questions.

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III.            Recent NIDA FOAs:

 

Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Human Molecular Genetics of Substance Use Disorder Notice Number: NOT-DA-20-030     Application due date: Standard dates apply                                                                                                                                                   

High-throughput Discovery and Validation of Novel Signal Transducers or Small Molecules that Modulate Opioid or other Substance Use Disorder Relevant Pathways (R01 - Clinical Trials Not Allowed) RFA-DA-22-006  Application due date: Standard dates apply                                                                                                                                                   

Advancing technologies to improve delivery of pharmacological, gene editing, and other cargoes for HIV and SUD mechanistic or therapeutic research (R01- Clinical Trial Optional) RFA-DA-22-010 Application due dates: October 25, 2021 and October 25, 2022 by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization.

 

Avenir Award Program for Genetics or Epigenetics of Substance Use Disorders (DP1 Clinical Trial Optional) PAR-20-225 (DP1) Application due dates: October 19, 2021, October 19, 2022 by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization.

 

Avenir Award Program for Research on Substance Use Disorders and HIV/AIDS (DP2 Clinical Trial Optional) PAR-20-224 (DP2)   Application due dates: August 13, 2020, August 13, 2021, August 15, 2022 by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization.

 

Exploratory studies to investigate mechanisms of HIV infection, replication, latency, and/or pathogenesis in the context of substance use disorders (R61/R33 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

RFA-DA-22-004 (R61/R33) Application due dates: July 14, 2021 and July 14, 2022 by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization.

 

NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research: Tools and Technologies to Explore Nervous System Biomolecular Condensates (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) RFA-DA-22-008 Application due date: September 15, 2021 by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization.

 

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[#DIV28M] Visiting Position in Psychology/Neuroscience at Earlham College (renewable up to 3 years)

Hi All,

We are searching for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Psychology who can contribute to the Neuroscience major. This position is renewable for up to 3 years. The job description can be found here and is pasted below.

Earlham College Department of Psychology invites applications for a full-time, Visiting Assistant Professor position with an ability to contribute to neuroscience. The position may be renewable up to three years. Start date is July 1, 2021.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have a teaching load of 5 courses across two semesters. After the first year, the successful candidate will advise students in the neuroscience major. At Earlham, Visiting Faculty have access to the same professional development and summer research funding sources as tenure-track and tenured faculty. Earlham also seeks to cultivate faculty interests and the successful candidate will have opportunities to teach upper-level courses in their area of interest and will be well-prepared for the tenure-track job market at the conclusion of the visiting position.

In the cover letter, candidates should indicate their ability to teach neuroscience courses, such as Brain & Behavior, as well as other core psychology courses such as Introductory Psychology or Research Methods & Statistics. Candidates should also specify additional upper-level courses that they could teach that are not currently offered in the department. We are particularly interested in the breadth that candidates can bring to the psychology department and the neuroscience major. Opportunities to engage in research are available, but not required for visiting positions. These opportunities include paid summer research with undergraduate students and professional development funds. Candidates interested in pursuing research in this position are encouraged to indicate how they would involve undergraduates in research opportunities in the context of a small liberal arts school. In the application materials, candidates should clearly describe their ability to contribute to the advancement of Earlham's goals to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution. Candidates should provide specific examples of how they have contributed to equitable and inclusive environments, including how they support students from diverse backgrounds and how they use inclusive pedagogical practices.

Departmental & Institutional Information

Earlham College is a small, private liberal arts college shaped by Quaker principles, including a commitment to social justice. The Earlham College student body is diverse (~20% international, ~25% domestic students of color) and there are multiple opportunities to work with students in meaningful ways both in and out of the classroom. Psychology and neuroscience are among the largest majors on campus. We strive to create a welcoming, inclusive environment where all community members can thrive. Earlham has family-friendly policies and the psychology department offers a structured mentorship program to support new faculty members.

Experience & Qualifications

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field at the time of appointment. Candidates who are ABD ("All But Dissertation") and have finished their coursework and qualifying exams may be considered. Candidates with a degree other than neuroscience should clearly explain their expertise in neuroscience, which could include graduate coursework, research background, or teaching history. Candidates should have prior teaching experience and evidence of teaching effectiveness, which could include student evaluations, peer observations, or other similar evidence. Earlham College and the psychology department continue to build a community that reflects our student body and society at large. We encourage and welcome applications from members of groups historically underrepresented in higher education. Candidates who meet some, but not all of the desired qualities for this position are encouraged to apply. Candidates may also contact the search convener with specific questions.

Application Instructions

Applicants should send a single PDF including a

1. cover letter

2. curriculum vitae (including contact information for 3 references)

3. teaching statement 

4. evidence of teaching effectiveness

5. diversity statement

6. research statement (optional)

 

The Department will solicit letters of reference directly from listed references at its discretion.

 

Materials should be sent to neurosearch@earlham.edu.  

 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications submitted by March 22, 2021 will be given full consideration. Any inquiries about the position can be directed to Dr. Beth Mechlin, Search Convener, mechlbe@earlham.edu. 

Earlham College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks applications from candidates who contribute to diversity in terms of race, ethnicity, age, religious affiliation, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and veteran status, among other distinctions and contributions. As a College with a Quaker identity, Earlham also is eager to solicit applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

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Beth Mechlin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
Earlham College
801 National Road West, Box 28
Richmond, IN 47374
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