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2018-09-11

[#DIV28SUPER] UVM NIH POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP POSITION

NIH Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Opportunity

The University of Vermont's Center on Behavior and Health announces an NIH postdoctoral research fellowship opportunity in our internationally recognized center of excellence for the study of substance abuse. The fellow will participate in the conduct of an ongoing NIDA/FDA-funded trial on the use of tobacco in vulnerable populations, as well as develop new research opportunities in related areas. The mentoring team has an exceptional track record of helping fellows further their careers as independent investigators.

Eligibility: Applicants must have completed their training in psychology, behavior analysis, or a related discipline. Trainees are selected on the basis of scholastic record and commitment to a career in tobacco research. Individuals must be highly motivated, possess initiative and a desire to learn and expand their interests and expertise. Experience with behavioral economics is highly valued. There may be additional application requirements if you are a non-US citizen or non-permanent resident. 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. Diann Gaalema c/o Ms. Marissa Wells (mwells2@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 Wells, mwells2@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.

Stephen T. Higgins, Ph.D.

Director, Vermont Center on Behavior and Health

Virginia H. Donaldson Professor of Translational Science

Departments of Psychiatry and Psychological Science

Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry

University of Vermont

1 South Prospect Street

Burlington, VT 05401-1419

VCBH Administrator: Marissa Wells, MPH
mwells2@uvm.edu

802-656-0079

2018-09-06

[#DIV28SUPER] NIDA-NIAAA Mini-Convention at Society for Neuroscience, Friday, November 2, 2018, 8:30AM-5:30PM, San Diego Convention Center, Rm 7AB, San Diego, CA

WELCOME AGENDA LOGISTICS NIDA-NIAAA SfN EVENTS REGISTRATION CONTACT

Draft Agenda

2018 NIDA-NIAAA Mini-Convention: Frontiers in Addiction Research
San Diego Convention Center, Rooms 7A-B
Friday, November 2, 2018

8:30 – 8:40 a.m.	Introduction and Opening remarks George Koob, Ph.D. Director, NIAAA and Nora D. Volkow, M.D., Director, NIDA
8:40 – 10:10 a.m.	Session I. Data Science – New Paradigms for Addiction Research John D. Van Horn, Ph.D., University of Southern California Data Science: an introduction to the computational tools and techniques for large-scale biomedical research Ivo D. Dinov, Ph.D., University of Michigan Open Data Science and Predictive Health Analytics Danielle S. Bassett, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania On the nature and use of models in network neuroscience Partha P. Mitra, Ph.D., Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Modern computational neuroanatomy: Mesoscale circuit mapping in mouse and marmoset
10:10 – 10:20 a.m.	Break
10:20 – 11:30 a.m.	Jacob P. Waletzky Memorial Award Lecture
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Joint NIDA-NIAAA Early Career Investigator Showcase [ECIS]
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.	Lunch (on your own)
2:15– 3:45 p.m.	Session II. Effects of Early Life Adversity on Substance Use Disorder-Related Circuitry Cynthia Rogers, M.D., Washington University Early Adversity, Neonatal Amygdala and Striatal Connectivity, and Early Childhood Psychopathology Byungkook Lim, Ph.D., UC San Diego TBD Damien Fair, PA-C, Ph.D., Oregon Health and Science University Heterogeneity in Maternal Stress Trajectories Relates to Offspring Brain and Behavioral Outcomes Anushree N. Karkhanis, Ph.D., Binghamton University Impact of Adolescent Social Isolation Stress on Kappa Opioid Receptor Function and Addictive Behaviors
3:45 – 3:55 p.m.	Break
3:55 – 5:25 p.m.	Session III. Novel Opioid Receptor Signaling in Addiction and Pain Gregory Scherrer, Pharm.D., Ph.D, Stanford University Nociceptors, opioid receptors, and maladaptive synaptic mechanisms in pain, hyperalgesia and opioid tolerance. Lakshmi A. Devi, Ph.D., Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai Targeting cannabinoid 1 and delta opioid receptor heteromers alleviates paclitaxel-induced neuropathic pain. Mark Von Zastrow, M.D., Ph.D, University of California, San Francisco Subcellular regulation and processing of opioid receptors in neural circuit, function, plasticity and remodeling.
5:25 – 5:30 p.m.	Wrap-up
5:30 p.m.	Adjournment

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[#DIV28SUPER] position announcement.

Dear colleagues-

Please see the attached document for a position announcement at Stanford.

-Bill Stoops.

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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

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2018-09-05

[#DIV28SUPER] Interprofessional Advanced Fellowship in Addiction Treatment VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS)

Interprofessional Advanced Fellowship in Addiction Treatment

VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS)

The VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) is one of seven sites selected for a VA-funded Interprofessional Advanced Fellowship in Addiction Treatment. Our two-year advanced fellowship is recruiting clinical/counseling psychologists and physicians. Advanced Fellows must demonstrate an interest in pursuing VA and/or academic careers with addiction treatment as a significant focus. Fellows will spend at least 75% of their time in educational experiences and clinical research in addiction treatment. No more than 25% of fellow effort shall be for non-educational clinical service. Research mentors hold appointments at VASDHS and/or the University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego). These include Drs. Tamara Wall and Scott Matthews (Co-Directors), Abigail Angkaw, Robert Anthenelli, Sandra Brown, Inga Curry, Neal Doran, Eric Granholm, Igor Grant, Moira Haller, Joanna Jacobus, Nick Mellos, Mark Myers, Sonya Norman, Marc Schuckit, Andrea Spadoni, Susan Tapert, Ryan Trim, and Matthew Worley. Faculty research interests include comorbidity and treatment outcome research, tobacco-related research, brain imaging and neuropsychological sequelae, etiology and genetics of substance use disorders. Please see the UC San Diego, Department of Psychiatry website for research interests of individual faculty mentors as well as additional information about our affiliate.

Application: Please submit a letter of interest (maximum 2 pages), CV, and 3 letters of recommendation. The letter of interest should include: a brief summary of educational, clinical and research experiences relevant to addictions and a statement of career goals, including research mentor(s) with whom you might be interested in working. For psychologist applicants, materials should be submitted via the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) Psychology Postdoctoral Application

(APPA CAS) website: https://appicpostdoc.liaisoncas.com/. For physician applicants, materials should be submitted by email to vafellowship@ucsd.edu. The application deadline for psychologist positions is December 9, 2018 at 11:59 pm. Late applications will be considered only for positions that are not filled by applicants who applied by December 9th. Applicants should be available for an interview in early 2019. Phone interviews are possible. Please contact Dr. Tamara Wall (Tamara.Wall@va.gov) with questions about the psychologist position or Dr. Scott Matthews (Scott.Matthews@va.gov) with questions about the physician position.

Qualifications: The following are required for psychologists: 1) completion of an APA-accredited doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology and an APA-accredited clinical psychology internship by September 1, 2019, and 2) U.S. citizenship. The following are required for physicians: 1) completion of an ACGME accredited residency program, 2) a full and unrestricted license to practice in the U.S. or any of its territories, 3) be board certified or eligible with demonstration of active pursuit of board certification, 4) U.S. citizenship, and 5) if a graduate of a foreign medical school, must have evidence of ECFMG certification.

San Diego enjoys a reputation for a highly desirable climate. The nearby ocean, mountains and deserts allow an unusually wide variety of year-round outdoor activities. Major attractions include the San Diego Zoo, theater, music concerts, professional sports teams, and a rich art scene.

2018-09-04

[#DIV28SUPER] Behavioral Neuroscience Job at Creighton University

See below job ad.

Tenure Track Position in Behavioral Neuroscience to begin August of 2019.

The Department of Psychological Science within the College of Arts and Sciences at Creighton University invites applications for full-time tenure-track assistant professor position in the area of Behavioral Neuroscience to begin in the fall of 2019. Preference will be given to candidates who will have completed all work towards a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field before August 2019.

The Department of Psychological Science is an undergraduate department with a 3-3 teaching load (fall-spring). The candidate needs to be able to teach courses in Physiological Psychology, Sensation and Perception, Learning: Basic Processes, Research Methods and Statistics, and Introductory Psychology. The College seeks an outstanding teacher who will embrace our Jesuit, Catholic values; provide academic advising for students; and provide service to the department, college, university, and broader community.
The candidate should also be able to conduct an active and productive line of research that will involve undergraduate students. The area of research is open, the department has both human and AAALAC accredited rodent space available.

Creighton University is a private Jesuit, Catholic coeducational urban university that encourages applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who believe they can contribute to the distinctive educational traditions of the University. U.S. News and World Report regularly has ranked Creighton University as the top regional Master's Level institution in the Midwest. Creighton University is also ranked #1 among all Catholic universities in undergraduate research. The Department of Psychological Science has 11 full-time faculty members and is also a part of the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Major within the College of Arts and Sciences.

To be considered, candidates should submit a letter of application (including expression of interest specific to the University mission), current vitae, evidence of prior teaching effectiveness (if applicable), and other relevant supporting documents, through the following site:https://creighton.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/assistant-professor-psychological-science-829 In addition, candidates should arrange for three professional references to submit letters of recommendation directly to Dr. Dustin J. Stairs (dustinstairs@creighton.edu). Also contact Dr. Dustin J. Stairs with any questions you may have. We will begin reviewing materials on October 1, 2018.

Creighton University is an EO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Vet and seeks a wide range of applicants for this position in support of one of our core values—gender, ethnic and cultural diversity.

Dustin J. Stairs, Ph.D.
Chair, Behavioral Neuroscience Search Committee

Creighton University
Department of Psychological Science
Hixson-Lied, Room 308
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178-0321

Email: dustinstairs@creighton.edu
Office: 402-280-2461 Fax: 402-280-4748 Research Lab: 402-280-8935

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[#DIV28SUPER] position at Penn State University

Dear Colleagues-

Please see the attached announcement regarding a new position at Penn State University.

-Bill Stoops.

2018-08-29

[#DIV28SUPER] NIDA Neuroscience Update, August 29, 2018

Table of Contents:

I.Short Course on the Genetics of Addiction

II. Request for Administrative Supplements for Basic Research on Opioids to Existing Grant Awards (NOT-DA-18-014)

III. Genetic analysis of non-human animal models to understand the genomic architecture of substance use disorders and addictive behaviors (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (PAR-18-789)

IV. U.S. – Japan Brain Research Cooperative Program (BRCPP) Administrative Supplements (PA-17-326

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I.Short Course on the Genetics of Addiction

September 16-22, 2018

The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, Maine

Registration Fee: $1300 registration fee includes all course materials, meals and shared lodging. Scholarships are available.

More information: https://www.jax.org/education-and-learning/education-calendar/2018/september/short-course-on-the-genetics-of-addiction

Apply Online at: https://www.regonline.com/18Addiction-Application

This JAX short course brings together world-renowned experts in addiction, human genetics, and mouse genetics. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on computational modules, the course will feature:

New methods and applications of mouse genetics to addiction,
Genetic and bioinformatics approaches to augment behavioral studies, and
Techniques for analyzing human genetic studies of addiction.

The course also provides key opportunities to network with students, researchers, and other professionals; and explore potential scientific collaborations.

Supported by R13DA032192

II. Request for Administrative Supplements for Basic Research on Opioids to Existing Grant Awards (NOT-DA-18-014)

In response to the opioid epidemic, the Division of Neuroscience and Behavior is requesting the submission of administrative supplements for basic research on opioids to existing grant applications. To rapidly facilitate basic research that will enhance our ability to prevent or treat opioid abuse, overdose, addiction and/or relapse, DNB is requesting the submission of administrative supplements for basic research on opioids to existing R01 or project grant applications that are not currently focused on opioids.    Requests for supplements in the last year of the grant will not be considered. This notice is effective until August 2019.

Before submitting, grantees are encouraged to discuss a potential submission of an administrative supplement request with NIDA Program and Grants Management specialist. The telephone number and email address of your NIDA Program Officer and your NIDA Grants Specialist are available in the eRA Commons, on your Notice of Award, and are also available here, at NIH NED.

NIDA staff will review the application and consider whether the budget and the requested period of support are fully justified and reasonable in relation to the proposed research. The parent grant must remain active for the entire period of the supplemental funding. Please note that a no-cost extension cannot be used to accommodate this requirement. All no-cost extensions must be in place prior to submitting a request for an administrative supplement. In some cases, additional expertise may be called upon to assist in the review.   Administrative supplement requests above $100,000 in direct costs will also be reviewed by the National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse.

Please direct all inquiries to:

Roger Little, Ph.D.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Telephone: 301-435-1316
Email: Roger.Little@nih.gov

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III. Genetic analysis of non-human animal models to understand the genomic architecture of substance use disorders and addictive behaviors (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) PAR-18-789

Application due dates: August 21, 2018, March 19, 2019; August 21, 2019, March 19, 2020; August 21, 2020, March 19, 2021, by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization.

The goals of this initiative are to discover allelic variants, genomic alterations, and functional changes associated with addictive behaviors in non-human animals through systems studies that employ genetic and genomics strategies. We also encourage applications that take genetic and/or genomics approaches to integrate data, delineate gene networks, and uncover the function of known or newly discovered genetic or epigenetic variants.

Investigators examining the phenotype of knockout mice are discouraged from submitting applications to this FOA. Instead, they should submit applications in response PA-17-155 (R01) PA-17-157 (R21) Functional Genetics, Epigenetics, and Non-coding RNAs in Substance Use Disorders

Please direct all inquiries to:

Amy Lossie, Ph.D.

Telephone 301.827.6092

Email: amy.lossie@nih.gov

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IV. U.S. – Japan Brain Research Cooperative Program (BRCPP) Administrative Supplements (PA-17-326)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announces the continuation of the U.S. entity of the U.S.-Japan Brain Research Cooperative Program (BRCP). This administrative supplement program will provide funds to research projects that are currently supported by the participating NIH Institutes and Centers.

The purpose of the BRCP is to promote scientist exchange, training, and collaborations in basic, translational and clinical research between neuroscientists from the U.S. and Japan.

The U.S. entity of the BRCP supports the following activities:

1) Visit of U.S. scientists to conduct collaborative research and/or to acquire advanced research skills in Japanese institutions.

2) Joint workshops to exchange scientific information and to foster collaborations.

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