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News Date: Thursday, January 13, 2022 - 12:30
Postdoctoral Traineeship in Substance Use Disorders Treatment and Services
Research Training Program
University of California, San Francisco
The University of California, San Francisco is accepting applications to its NIDA-funded two-year postdoctoral research training program. Our program is one of the few that trains scientists in treatment and services research. Scholars work with a preceptor to design and implement studies on treatment of substance use disorders (SUD), including nicotine, cannabis, alcohol, opioids, and other substances. Scholars also select a specific area of focus for independent research. Current research interests of faculty include trials of efficacy and effectiveness of psychosocial and pharmacologic SUD treatment, including:
A variety of university-affiliated and community substance use treatment programs are available as research sites. These include inpatient- and outpatient-setting programs that treat dependence on stimulants, cannabis, nicotine, alcohol, and opiates. Our training program encourages close research involvement with a preceptor, and involvement in selected classes, seminars, and grant preparation.
More information can be found at:
https://psychiatry.ucsf.edu/SUDTSR/ and https://psychiatry.ucsf.edu/SUDTSR/faq
To Apply: Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, representative work and 2 letters of reference to: jaime.smith@ucsf.edu. Applicants must have completed their doctoral degree and be a U.S. citizen or have Lawful Permanent Residency (green card) status at the time of appointment. Letters of reference should be sent directly from the recommenders to Ms. Smith.
Resources are available for those struggling with addiction and numerous effective treatments exist. Whether you are looking for help for yourself or a loved one, we encourage you to seek out help.
