[DIV28SUPER] Update on NIH Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction Review - @RBevins, 3/31/11 7:22 AM

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[DIV28M] Early Career Investigator Position Available at TRI

 

 

 

 

Early Career Investigator Position Available

Parents’ Translational Research Center

Treatment Research Institute

Philadelphia PA

 

 

An outstanding individual is sought for an entry level investigator position in the research group of Dr. Kimberly C. Kirby in the Parents’ Translational Research Center at the Treatment Research Institute (TRI).  TRI is a nationally recognized not-for-profit research organization associated with the University of Pennsylvania.  TRI investigators are predominantly solutions oriented in their approach to the multi-faceted, real-world issues associated with drug/alcohol use or abuse (see www.tresearch.org).    This position provides an excellent opportunity for a person with a doctoral degree in Psychology or a related field and a solid research background interested in developing into an independent investigator.  The successful candidate will have an interest in working with families dealing with addiction and in developing practical methods for spreading the use of empirically-supported behavioral interventions.  TRI researchers frequently collaborate with their counterparts at the University of Pennsylvania and are eligible for adjunct faculty positions, but have no obligation to accept teaching responsibilities and enjoy the administrative advantages of a smaller research organization.  Interested applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three references, and a writing sample to Search Committee, Treatment Research Institute, 600 Public Ledger Building, 150 South Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106; FAX 215-399-0987; email: hr@tresearch.org.  TRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

 

 

[DIV28SUPER] Fwd: Action Alert from APA CARE

Action Alert from CARE regarding adoption of new ILAR Guide as PHS Policy

The NIH Office for Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) recently published a call for comments on adopting the newly revised Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (the Guide) as Public Health Services (PHS) policy. A preliminary review of the new Guide by CARE indicated that there are significant changes, including requirements for standard operating procedures, physical environment and housing, and level of veterinary care and oversight. Adoption of the new Guide will, for most investigators and institutions, result in increased cost of conducting research with nonhuman animals. While CARE is drafting detailed comments to submit to OLAW, CARE intends to recommend that 1996 Guide remain PHS policy and that the 2011 Guide be used as a reference. In addition, if contrary to the CARE recommendation, OLAW does decide to adopt the new Guide as PHS Policy, then CARE believes that the March 2012 deadline for compliance with the new standards is unrealistic and recommends a more gradual multi-year phase-in.

CARE urges all scientists conducting research with nonhuman animals to submit individual comments to OLAW and to also encourage their institutional officials to do the same. The deadline for comments is April 24, 2011. Comments should be submitted online at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/2011guidecomments/add.htm

[DIV28SUPER] Action Alert from CARE

Action Alert from CARE regarding adoption of new ILAR Guide as PHS Policy

The NIH Office for Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) recently published a call
for comments on adopting the newly revised Guide for the Care and Use of
Laboratory Animals (the Guide) as Public Health Services (PHS) policy. A
preliminary review of the new Guide by CARE indicated that there are
significant changes, including requirements for standard operating procedures,
physical environment and housing, and level of veterinary care and oversight.
Adoption of the new Guide will, for most investigators and institutions, result
in increased cost of conducting research with nonhuman animals. While CARE
is drafting detailed comments to submit to OLAW, CARE intends to recommend
that 1996 Guide remain PHS policy and that the 2011 Guide be used as a
reference. In addition, if contrary to the CARE recommendation, OLAW does
decide to adopt the new Guide as PHS Policy, then CARE believes that the
March 2012 deadline for compliance with the new standards is unrealistic and
recommends a more gradual multi-year phase-in.

CARE urges all scientists conducting research with nonhuman animals to
submit individual comments to OLAW and to also encourage their institutional
officials to do the same. The deadline for comments is April 24, 2011.
Comments should be submitted online at
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/2011guidecomments/add.htm

Barbara Kaminski, Ph.D.
Member/Div 28 liaison, APA Committee on Animal Research and Ethics

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[DIV28M] Fwd: Apply to join the APA Science Student Council

Please forward this great opportunity to interested graduate students.

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The Science Directorate is currently accepting applications to the APA Science Student Council (SSC). Formed in 1993, the SSC is a diverse group of research-oriented psychology graduate students who serve as an advisory group to the APA Science Directorate. The Council represents the interests of research-oriented students by providing valuable advice to the Directorate on how it can best serve the science student population. The Council has been actively involved in a number of projects, including awarding prizes for graduate-level research, organizing student programs for the APA Convention, writing newsletter articles about graduate student issues, learning about and participating in advocacy for psychological funding, and making recommendations on the Directorate's student programs. The Council reports to and collaborates with the Board of Scientific Affairs and works cooperatively with the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students.

The Directorate is seeking applications from graduate students to serve two-year terms beginning September 1, 2011, during which time they will be actively engaged SSC members. By the beginning of the SSC term, new members must to have completed at least one year of graduate school, and have at least two years of graduate school remaining before receiving their PhD. SSC members are required to attend two weekend meetings per year in Washington, DC, at APA's expense, with the potential to attend additional optional APA governance events.  In addition, SSC members are expected to remain available via email during an unofficial third (non-meeting) year to advise new members (this third year can be post-doctoral).

Five (5) positions will be available on the Council for the September 2011-September 2013 term. One person in each of the following areas of research will be selected:

 

·        Biopsychology

·        Cognitive Science

·        Developmental Psychology

·        Industrial/Organizational Psychology

·        Psychological Methodology

 

Potential SSC applicants are encouraged to contact current SSC members in their area of interest to discuss the positions and responsibilities.  Current members contact info is available on the website. 

 

Please note that the Council strives for diversity in all appropriate ways, including geographic diversity. Consequently, no more than one student from any given department may occupy a seat on the SSC at any given time. Please check the list of current members before applying. If you have a question about your eligibility, please contact the Science Directorate.

To apply to the SSC, please provide the following:

 

1. A letter of recommendation (not to exceed 500 words) sent directly from the student's advisor, endorsing the nomination.
    
2. An essay written by the student about how s/he could contribute as a Council member, any previous related skills and experience, and why s/he would fit as a good addition to SSC (not to exceed 500 words).
    
3. A description written by the student about his/her research in psychology that demonstrates commitment to psychological science (not to exceed 300 words).
    
4. Abbreviated curriculum vitae (not to exceed two pages).

 

Applications are due electronically by May 16, 2011.  Please submit all application materials to science@apa.org.   New members will be selected in the summer for terms that begin September 1, 2011. 

 

Application materials may be submitted as Word documents, zip files, or as PDFs. Please note that our email system blocks files that are 10MB or larger.  If you try to email materials that are larger than this limit, we will not receive your email.

 

If the sum of your files is larger than 10MB, we suggest sending each attachment in a separate email.

 

After we receive your application materials, we will send a confirmation email.  If you do not receive a confirmation email within two business days of sending your materials, it means that we did not receive your application (see note, above, regarding file size).  Please contact us before resubmitting your materials.

 

Please direct questions to the APA Science Directorate by telephone (202-336-6000) or by email.

For more information on the SSC and the Council's current projects, please visit the website: http://www.apa.org/science/leadership/students/index.aspx

Nicolle Singer | Science Programs Associate                                                               

Science Directorate
American Psychological Association
750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242
Tel: (202) 336-5954  |  Fax: (202) 336-5953
email: nsinger@apa.org | www.apa.org/science

 

 

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NIDA Postdoctoral Fellow
Center for Learning and Health
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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[DIV28SUPER] Fwd: [DIV28] APA Convention Student Travel Awards - Deadline April 1

Graduate students and mentors of graduate students, please take note of the
message below.

Thank you,
Larry Carter
Div 28 Programming Chair

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Lawrence P. Carter, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Psychiatric Research Institute - Center for Addiction Research
4301 W. Markham Street #843
Little Rock, AR 72205

Office phone: (501) 526-8433
Fax: (501) 526-7816


From: Gunter, Bree [mailto:bgunter@apa.org]
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 2:05 PM
To: Gunter, Bree
Subject: APA Convention Student Travel Awards - Deadline April 1

Dear Division Program Chairs,

Please remind your graduate student first authors of accepted papers or
posters that the deadline for applying for a $300 grant to help them travel
to the 2011 APA Convention in Washington, D.C. is April 1.  The original
announcement is below.

Thanks so much!

Bree Gunter
Science Programs Associate, Science Directorate
American Psychological Association
750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242
Tel: (202) 336-5960 |  Fax: (202) 336-5953
email: bgunter@apa.org | www.apa.org



Graduate Students – Apply Now for an APA Convention Student Travel Award
The APA Science Directorate is pleased to sponsor its annual travel award
competition for graduate students of psychology who will present research at
the APA Convention. This year's Convention will be held August 4-7, 2011, in
Washington, D.C.

Graduate students who are the first author of a poster or talk are eligible
to apply for one of this year's grants of $300 each. Applicants should
submit an application form, cover letter, research summary, CV, and
paper/poster acceptance notice.

The deadline for applications to arrive at APA is April 1, 2011.
Applications must be mailed. Up to three students from each department of
psychology in the U.S. and Canada may submit applications. If more than
three students from a department wish to apply for travel awards, the
department must perform an initial screening and forward only three
applications. Students enrolled at universities outside of the U.S. or
Canada who will travel to the APA Convention are eligible to apply for
grants from the APA International Office but may not apply for this Student
Travel Award.

For more information about the APA Convention Student Travel Awards, please
visit http://www.apa.org/about/awards/scidir-stutrav.aspx  or email the
Science Directorate at science@apa.org.

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[DIV28SUPER] Please sign on-line petition opposing NIH cut

Dear Colleagues:  APA participates in a large coalition of scientific and health groups called the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research.  As an advocacy tool in support of NIH funding, the coalition has initiated a petition that you and your colleagues may sign online.  It is helpful for organizations to be able to print a list of signers in particular states or districts when visiting members of Congress, to demonstrate the depth of support for NIH.

 

The petition is available at: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/preservenihfunding/

 

Please sign the petition, and share this note with other organizations and individuals in your department who are concerned about NIH funding.

 

The petition will be open until the FY 2011 spending bill is resolved.

 

 

Patricia Clem Kobor

Sr. Science Policy Analyst

American Psychological Association

750 First Street, NE

Washington, DC 20002

(202) 336-5933

(202) 336-6063-f

pkobor@apa.org

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