[#DIV28SUPER] Johns Hopkins BPRU T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship Opening

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine invites applications for postdoctoral research fellowships at the Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit (BPRU) within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Fellows receive research training in the clinical pharmacology of substance use including human laboratory drug administration studies and clinical treatment trials. Fellows benefit from experienced faculty and a NIDA-funded T32 training grant with a productive 40-year history and over 130 graduates. Fellows work closely with faculty mentors to gain practical research experience and develop as productive independent scholars.

 

Areas of Interest: This postdoctoral fellow will work with Drs. Matthew Johnson and Justin Strickland in a potentially wide range of topics that may include the behavioral economics of addiction (e.g., using demand analysis, discounting processes), the behavioral economics of other issues of public health significance, and tobacco regulatory science. A background in the quantitative analysis of behavior or behavioral economics, along with a strong philosophy of science is ideal. Other desirable skills include experience with longitudinal data analysis, programming, and/or modeling complex systems. This open position is funded by a NIDA-funded T32 training grant.

 

Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have completed doctoral degree requirements (e.g., PhD, MD, DO, PsyD) prior to starting at BPRU. Many backgrounds are appropriate, including experimental or clinical psychology, pharmacology, psychiatry or other medicine, neuroscience, nursing, public health, and social work. Prior experience with human or nonhuman research is appropriate. The BPRU is particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our research program. Applications from persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and persons underrepresented in science are strongly encouraged.

 

 

Start date: Flexible

 

Contact: Matthew W. Johnson, Ph.D. (mwj@jhu.edu) and Justin C. Strickland, Ph.D. (jstric14@jhmi.edu)

 

BPRU Website: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/psychiatry/research/BPRU/

 

 

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

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[#DIV28SUPER] Division 28 Candidate Recommendations for APA Presidential Election

Hello colleagues,

I am writing in response to the APA Presidential election, which opened on September 15th. Please look for your ballots in your email or click HERE to go to the general election page (which will provide you access to the ballot as well as with a list of all candidates and campaign information). The election is open from now until 11:59 p.m. EDT, October 29, 2021.

As is customary for our Division, the executive team wanted to provide you with some guidance regarding which candidates are most closely aligned with the values and goals of our Division.

This year one of the candidates, Dr. Mary Anne McCabe, is particularly strong; you may have seen an email from Dr. Bill Stoops about her earlier this week. Dr. McCabe has a very strong interest in psychopharmacology and substance use, as well as a strong scientific background. It is a somewhat unique position for our Division to have a candidate who fits so closely with our mission. For that reason, we believe she is the candidate who most closely aligns with our Divisional goals. However there are some additional candidates who also have very strong scientific backgrounds and/or some content overlap with the field of psychopharmacology and substance use. For ease of viewing, each of these candidates are listed for you below, you can click on their name to go directly to their candidate statement page. 

Executive Committee Recommendation: Dr. Mary Anne McCabe, Ph.D.

Promising Alternate Candidates (in no specific order):

Dr. Thema S. Bryant-Davis, Ph.D.

Dr. Diana L. Prescott, Ph.D.

Dr. Beth N. Rom-Rymer, Ph.D.

We hope this is helpful for you as you make your selections and encourage you to please vote for this important position.

Best,

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
5510 Nathan Shock Drive
Baltimore, MD 21224
P:410-550-2254; F:410-550-0030

[#DIV28SUPER] Fw: Pathways for diverse science scholars!

Hello Colleagues,

Please see this exciting announcement below.

Best,

Kelly

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From: Forum for urgent science needs with the APA Science and Advocacy Offices <SCIENCECHANNEL@LISTS.APA.ORG> on behalf of Prinstein, Mitch <MPrinstein@apa.org>

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Subject: [SCIENCECHANNEL] Pathways for diverse science scholars!

NIH Has Reissued the MOSAIC Program

NIH has reissued the Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) funding opportunities. The MOSAIC program is an NIH-wide initiative designed to facilitate the transition of promising postdoctoral researchers from diverse backgrounds into independent, research-intensive faculty careers in institutions. MOSAIC scholars come from diverse scientific backgrounds, and 75% are from racial/ethnic groups that are underrepresented in the biomedical sciences. 

Applications for the MOSAIC scholar awards (K99/R00) are due October 27, and applications for the institutional awards for cohort-based mentoring and career development that support the scholars (UE5) are due November 18.

 

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Mitch Prinstein, PhD, ABPP (he, him, his)
Chief Science Officer
Executive Office

American Psychological Association 
750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
email: mprinstein@apa.org | www.apa.org 

 

APA is proud to introduce Science Spotlight, a new newsletter for psychological scientists. Subscribe today!

 

 

 

 

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[#DIV28SUPER] Nominations for 2022 Jellinek Memorial Fund Award in Behavioral Studies due October 1

Dear friends and colleagues,

 

A quick reminder that the 2022 Jellinek Memorial Fund Award is currently seeking nominations in the area of Behavioral Studies (Clinical and Experimental).  Nominees must have contributed outstanding behavioral research in the field of alcohol/alcohol use disorder. Previous award winners can be viewed here.

 

To complete the nomination of a candidate, please send me an email katiew@unm.edu  with the following materials: (1) a detailed letter describing the principal contribution(s) for which the candidate is being nominated, signed by the nominator and any co-nominators; and (2) a current copy of the candidate's curriculum vitae. Nominations must be received no later than October 1, 2021.

 

Thank you in advance for your consideration and nominations.

 

Best wishes,

Katie Witkiewitz

Chair, Selection Committee

2022 Jellinek Memorial Fund Award

Editor, Psychology of Addictive Behaviors

Regents’ Professor, Department of Psychology

Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions

University of New Mexico

Logan Hall, Room 118

MSC 03-2220

Albuquerque, NM 87131

Office phone: 505-277-5953

Vmail: 505-925-2334

Lab website: https://abqresearch.org

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

 

 

[#DIV28SUPER] endorsement of Dr. Mary Ann McCabe

Dear Division 28 Colleagues,

 

            I am writing with a personal endorsement for my colleague and friend, Mary Ann McCabe, for APA President-Elect.  I believe that she is the strongest representative for our division's interests and that she is also the most well-rounded candidate. She has a proven record of leadership across science, practice, education, and public policy.  Dr. McCabe is the only candidate who has led collaborations across psychology subfields, other disciplines and professions, organizations and countries. This has included work with Congress, federal and state policymakers, federal funders and private foundations, insurers, business and advocacy groups. She is well prepared to promote APA and the field of psychology effectively and to continue and expand both national and international collaborations as APA President.  

 

Speaking to her broad experience and reputation for collaboration, she has earned organizational endorsements from Divisions 14 (Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, sole), 16 (School Psychology, sole), 37 (Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice, sole), 38 (Society for Health Psychology, sole), 42 (Psychologists in Independent Practice), 44 (Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, ranked #1), and 54 (Society of Pediatric Psychology, sole) and the following Council of Representatives caucuses: Association of Practicing Psychologists, ranked #1; Child, Adolescent, and Family, sole; Education and Training, sole; Ethnic Minority Issues in Psychology, ranked #2; General Applied Psychology/Psychologists, sole; Health Care and Health Science, sole; Public Interest, sole; and Women's. 

 

I am confident that Mary Ann will advance APA, the discipline and the profession. To review her priorities, statements, CV/flyer, and individual endorsements at www.maryann4apa.com. When APA Presidential Election Ballots arrive in your inbox tomorrow, I ask that you give Dr. McCabe your #1 vote.  If you have another top candidate in mind, please rank Dr. McCabe #2.  Please vote!

     

Thanks for your consideration,

Bill Stoops.         
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William W. Stoops, Ph.D.
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] The RDAR Center Is Hiring!

Please spread the word...

Greetings,

 

The Rural Drug Addiction Research (RDAR) Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring! We're looking for a full-time project and field staff assistant to join our center to advance research that helps inform substance use outreach, prevention, and treatment efforts in rural communities. If you or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, please see our full posting on Indeed.com and feel free to share it widely.

 

Project and Field Staff Assistant

Position Open Until Filled; Application Review Process Underway

The Project and Field Staff Assistant's responsibilities will include conducting qualitative and quantitative surveys with adults in and around the Lincoln area. This work will require participating in in-person trainings. Field staff will assist with scheduling and managing data collection, following data protocols, assisting with data collection and processing, as well as collection of biospecimens and the associated counseling with participants, plus providing general assistance with other research-related tasks. Learn more here: https://www.indeed.com/job/project-and-field-staff-assistant-36f1082440b11bad.

 

Thank you!

 

 

[#DIV28SUPER] Full time lab tech position at UNL

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The Neurocircuitry of Motivated Behavior Laboratory (PI: Ken Wakabayashi) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Psychology is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated applicant for a laboratory technician position. This applicant will take a key role in maintain a basic neuroscience and behavior laboratory which uses a range of cutting-edge approaches to understand natural, alcohol and drug reward and abuse. Please see https://psychology.unl.edu/ken-wakabayashi for more details.  

Please email Ken Wakabayashi (kwakabayashi2@unl.edu) with a cover letter and resume/CV to apply to this position. 

Job Summary: Duties include laboratory management and maintenance of a preclinical neuroscience research laboratory, and performing research as directed. The incumbent will be expected to assist and be an active contributor to studies in the lab and contribute to the daily operation of the laboratory. This position requires rat handling. The successful candidate will be expected to keep good records of experiments, results, etc. The term of employment is for 2 years with a possible extension with satisfactory performance. 

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination. 

Minimum qualifications: Applicants must have an Associate's degree in neuroscience, biology, biological psychology, pharmacology or related field plus one year of research lab experience or equivalency. Experience must demonstrate excellent organizational and communication (oral and written) skills. Ability to learn new hands-on procedures and a variety of technology platforms. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Must be able to work occasional weekends, scheduled in advance. 

Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, biology, biological psychology, or pharmacology or related field. Experience conducting behavioral studies. Technical experience with small animal surgeries, immunohistochemistry, and/or microscopy. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software program skills. Experience with programming languages (Med-State, MATLAB, or Python) is a plus.