Postdoctoral position on T32 Alcohol Research Training Grant at Univ of New Mexico Center on Alcohol, Substance use, and Addictions (CASAA)

Announcement of Postdoctoral Position: Alcohol Research Training Grant,

“Alcohol Research Training: Change Methods & Mechanisms”

The Center on Alcohol, Substance use, and Addictions (CASAA) announces one open postdoctoral position on our NIAAA Institutional Research Training grant, which has been renewed through 2025. 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 for diverse populations. The grant supports four predoctoral fellows in the Department of Psychology and three postdoctoral fellows who may come from any discipline relevant to the goals of the training program. Fellows work with one of the core training faculty as primary mentor and have a secondary mentor as well. Primary mentors include: Barbara S. McCrady (PI and training program director), Eric Claus, Jon Houck, Margo Hurlocker, Theresa Moyers, Matthew Pearson, Pilar Sanjuan, Jane Ellen Smith, J. Scott Tonigan, Kamilla Venner, and Katie Witkiewitz

We have one opening to support a postdoctoral fellow for 2021-2022. Applicants must meet the following criteria: (1) demonstrated interest in the alcohol field as evidenced by prior coursework, research, and/or clinical experience; (2) a record of research productivity as evidenced by research presentations and peer-reviewed publications; and (3) a commitment to a career in alcohol research. All fellows must be US citizens or permanent resident aliens.

As part of the training program, fellows must be engaged in full-time research training, participate in a weekly Addictions seminar, define a training plan and achieve specific competencies during each year, and limit outside employment. For continued support post-doctoral fellows will be expected to prepare and successfully submit an NIH grant application.

The training program provides a NIH-defined stipend (based on years since doctoral degree), tuition remission, support for professional travel, and support for training- and research-related expenses.

Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a 1-2 page cover letter that addresses their qualifications for and interest in the training program to Barbara S. McCrady, Ph.D., bmccrady@unm.edu. Applications received by January 15, 2021 will be given best consideration.

See http://casaa.unm.edu/traininggrant.html for additional information about the training program