Happy Holidays! I hope everyone is doing well. Attached please find the latest issue of the Division 28 Newsletter. Cheers as we leave 2020 in the dust!
Warm wishes,
Meredith (Division 28 Newsletter Editor)
Dear Division 28 Members,
If you haven't already voted, please do so today before the poll closes. Please also consider using all 10 of your votes for DIV28 in the apportionment ballot since it is important for our divisional representation on Council.
Hope you are all doing well.
Wendy
Wendy J. Lynch, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences
President of APA Division 28 (Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse)
University of Virginia
450 Ray C. Hunt Dr.
Charlottesville, VA 22903
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The HIV and Addictions Research Program (HARP), directed by Dr. Christina Meade, is seeking a full-time postdoctoral fellow with a strong background in cognitive neuroscience and MRI data analysis. Our team seeks to understand how drug addiction and HIV infection together impact the brain, and in turn affect neurocognitive functioning. With a recently funded R01 to conduct multi-modal data fusion analyses on an existing MRI dataset (resting state fMRI, diffusion tensor imaging, and high-resolution structural scanning), we are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to make significant contributions to data analysis and manuscript writing. The postdoctoral fellow will also be responsible for assisting with data collection and management of two ongoing clinical studies that include multi-modal MRI. This position is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing an independent research career in an academic setting, and the fellow will be supported in the pursuit of independent funding (e.g., NRSA fellowship, K Award).
Work Performed
Responsibilities will include: processing and analysis of multi-modal MRI data; MRI data management for studies in active data collection; manuscript writing; and some administrative tasks, such as assistant preparing NIH progress reports. The position entails planning, executing, and troubleshooting analyses with minimal supervision on a daily basis. The opportunity for first-author manuscripts exists, and publication will be encouraged.
Education & Experience
Doctoral degree with training in neuroimaging (data acquisition, management, and analysis) is required. Interest in HIV and/or drug addiction is ideal. Experience with patient-oriented research is preferred.
Key Skills
Successful applicants must be motivated, reliable, and mature, able to multi-task and learn new tasks quickly, and have strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills (both verbal and written). The fellow is expected to conduct MRI data processing and analyses independently, including the programming and implementation of automated scripts. Strong programming skills are required. Experience with MRI experimental design and data acquisition is desirable. Ideal software knowledge includes FSL, MATLAB, linux, and statistical packages such as SPSS. The fellow is expected to work both independently and as part of our active research team.
The proposed start date is spring or summer 2021. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The initial appointment will be for 1 year, with additional funding conditional upon satisfactory performance. Salary is commensurate with NIH guidelines and applicant experience.
To apply, please send a CV, statement of interest, relevant manuscripts, and names of three references to christina.meade@duke.edu.
Hello APA Division 28 Members!
Just a friendly reminder that we are looking to recruit students who are interested in volunteering for several positions with Division 28. These positions provide an excellent opportunity for professional service, networking, CV building, and having an impact at APA and Division 28. Additionally, these positions bolster the student's likelihood of serving as Division 28's Student Representatives.
These positions include:
All positions require a 1-year commitment. Division 28 welcomes all students to apply for these positions; the only eligibility requirement is graduate student standing as of January 2021. We encourage applications from students from backgrounds that have been typically underrepresented in science and research.
If you are a graduate student and would like to apply for these positions, please submit your information via this Google form. Applications are due by Tuesday December 15, 2020. If you know of others who may be interested in this opportunity, please share this information with them. We will also be sharing these announcements via our Division 28 Twitter (@APADiv28) and Facebook accounts, so please retweet or repost there as well!
Thanks, Wendy
Wendy J. Lynch, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
President, APA Division 28 (Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse)
Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences
University of Virginia
450 Ray C. Hunt Dr.
Charlottesville, VA 22903
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA -
TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE TRAINING TO REDUCE THE
IMPACT OF ALCOHOL ON HIV INFECTION
OPENING FOR POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW IN T32 TRAINING PROGRAM
Multidisciplinary training program focused on alcohol and HIV
Behavioral and clinical interventions
Data science
Neurocognition and brain science
Postdocs will work on NIH-funded grants, participate in seminars and training programs,
develop their own research programs and be mentored by outstanding faculty including
Co-Directors Drs. Robert Cook, Robert Leeman and Robert Lucero and colleagues from the following disciplines:
Biostatistics: Drs. Babette Brumback
Clinical & Health Psychology: Drs. Jeff Boissoneault, Ron Cohen, Eric Porges, Catherine Price, Adam Woods
Epidemiology: Drs. Xinguang Chen, Linda Cottler, Mattia Prosperi, Yan Wang
Health Education & Behavior: Drs. JeeWon Cheong, Jalie Tucker
Nursing: Drs. Anna McDaniel, Diana Wilkie
Pathology: Dr. Marco Salemi
Psychiatry/Psychology: Dr. Sara Jo Nixon
Funding includes an annual stipend, research/travel expenses and health insurance
Individuals from under represented populations are strongly encouraged to apply
Email questions & CV to:
sharct32@phhp.ufl.edu or any program faculty
For more information:
http://sharc-research.org/get-involved/t32-training/
Dear colleagues and friends,
I am thrilled to announce a new opportunity to join us at the University of New Mexico, Center on Alcohol, Substance Use and Addictions (CASAA)! We are seeking a Research Faculty Member (Open Rank) to support the recently designated Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Grand Challenge at UNM. This is a non-tenure-track, faculty position for up to two years, with the opportunity for renewal and continued funding via external funding mechanisms.
For best consideration, complete applications must be received by January 15, 2021. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. A complete application consists of 1) a letter of interest/personal statement; 2) a comprehensive CV that clearly shows meeting the minimum doctorate requirement; 3) at least two representative reprints; 4) the titles, names and contact information (addresses, phone number and email address) of at least three professional references. All inquiries can be sent to: Professor Katie Witkiewitz at katiew@unm.edu. Applications can be submitted at https://unm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/18/home/requisition/14223?c=unm
Feel free to contact me if you have questions. And, I apologize for cross-postings!
Katie
Katie Witkiewitz, PhD
Editor, Psychology of Addictive Behaviors
Regents’ Professor, Department of Psychology
Center on Alcohol, Substance Use, And Addictions (CASAA)
University of New Mexico
Logan Hall, Room 118
MSC 03-2220
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Lab website: https://abqresearch.org
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Founded in 1889, the University of New Mexico sits on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia (Tuf Shurn Tui). The original peoples of New Mexico Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache since time immemorial, have deep connections to the land and have made significant contributions to the broader community statewide. At UNM, we honor the land itself and those who remain stewards of this land throughout the generations and also acknowledge our committed relationship to Indigenous peoples. We gratefully recognize our history.
Dear Colleagues,
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released its "10th Annual Report to Congress on High-Priority Evidence Gaps for Clinical Preventive Services." The American Psychological Association (APA) is a dissemination and implementation partner with the USPSTF to ensure psychology is represented in primary care delivery.
The report (PDF version) highlights the following topics:
Reference
Krist, A. H., Davidson, K. W., Mangione, C. M., on behalf of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. (2020). High-priority evidence gaps for clinical preventive services: 10th annual report to Congress. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/inline-files/10th-USPSTF-Annual-Report-to-Congress.pdf
Please share widely with colleagues.
Thank you.
Jacob S. Marzalik, MA
Project Manager, Clinical Practice Guidelines
Practice Transformation and Quality, Practice Directorate
American Psychological Association
750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242
202-336-5872
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.
Dear Colleagues,
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) just released final recommendations and an evidence summary on behavioral counseling interventions to promote a healthy diet and physical activity for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention in adults with CVD risk factors. A clinician summary is also available on the Task Force website, which provides guidance to primary care clinicians for using the recommendation in practice.
To view the recommendation and evidence summary, please click here: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/healthy-diet-and-physical-activity-counseling-adults-with-high-risk-of-cvd
Please forward to interested colleagues.
Thank you.
Jacob S. Marzalik, MA
Project Manager, Clinical Practice Guidelines
Practice Transformation and Quality, Practice Directorate
American Psychological Association
750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242
202-336-5872
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.
