Postdoctoral Positions in Alcohol Research Training: Change Methods & Mechanisms
University of New Mexico
The Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions (CASAA) has received notice that, effective July 1, 2010, we will be funded for a new 5-year pre- and postdoctoral NIAAA Institutional Research Training grant. The goal of the grant is to prepare future NIH scientists to conduct research to (1) elucidate the processes of change in drinking behavior, (2) develop and test effective methods to effect change through self-change, treatment and indicated prevention, and (3) develop and test models to disseminate knowledge of effective interventions to diverse populations. The grant will support four pre-doctoral fellows and two post-doctoral fellows in the first year. Pre-doctoral fellows will come from the Department of Psychology. Post-doctoral fellows may come from any discipline relevant to the goals of the training program. Fellows must work with one of the core training faculty: Barbara S. McCrady (PI and training program director), Michael Bogenschutz, Kent Kiehl, Phil May, Theresa Moyers, J. Scott Tonigan, Kamilla Venner, or W. Gill Woodall.
We have openings to support two post-doctoral fellows in the upcoming academic year. Applicants must meet the following criteria: (1) minimum verbal, quantitative, and advanced GRE scores at the 60th percentile, with exceptions considered for applicants for whom English is a second language, or who have specific and documented disabilities or other individual characteristics that affect their performance on standardized tests; (2) demonstrated interest in the alcohol field as evidenced by prior coursework, research, and/or clinical experience; (3) have a record of research productivity as evidenced by research presentations and peer-reviewed publications (4) be committed to a career in alcohol. Multiple years of funding are available. All fellows must be US citizens or permanent resident aliens.
As training fellows, fellows must be engaged in full-time research training, participate in a weekly Addictions seminar, define a training plan and achieve specific competencies during the year, and limit outside employment. For continued support post doctoral fellows will be expected to prepare and successfully submit an NIH application. The grant provides a NIH-defined stipend of based on years since doctoral degree, tuition remission, support for professional travel up to $2,000 for the year, and support for training- and research-related expenses.
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a one-page statement of interest, letter stating their qualifications for and interest in the training grant, most recent GRE scores, and their graduate transcripts to Barbara McCrady. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until positions have been filled. Electronic or paper applications will be accepted. Funding may begin on July 1, August 1, or Sept. 1, 2010.
Submit applications to:
Barbara S. McCrady, PhD
Distinguished Professor of Psychology
Director, Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions (CASAA)
University of New Mexico
MSC11 6280
2650 Yale Blvd. SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
fax: (505) 925-2301
bmccrady@unm.edu