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News Date: Monday, September 21, 2020 - 16:00
Several faculty members at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in the School of Public Health are seeking to accept PhD students in the fall of 2020. The program is for a PhD in Public Health Sciences with an emphasis on Health Behavior Research, with many faculty focusing specifically on addictive behaviors. Interested students should demonstrate an interest in a research-involved career, as well as evidence of research experience or potential. To receive priority consideration, please apply by December 1, 2020.
Incoming PhD students will be given a highly competitive funding package that includes four years of $24,000 stipend, tuition waiver, health insurance, laptop, and conference travel funds. More information can be found online on the school website https://www.unthsc.
Please see below for information on specific faculty members looking for students:
Drs. Melissa Lewis and Dana Litt co-direct the STARR (Studying Alcohol and Related Risks) Lab which has an emphasis on etiology and prevention of alcohol and related risk behavior among adolescents and young adults. We have several currently funded NIH/NIAAA projects that will provide incoming PhD students with a multitude of opportunities. Learn more about the lab, our current projects, and team members here: https://www.unthsc.edu/
Dr. Eun-Young Mun’s research involves evaluating the efficacy of brief alcohol interventions for young adults, comparing their relative effects, and identifying the factors and mechanisms leading to greater intervention effects. This involves analyzing data from clinical trials and we work as a team of talented health behavior researchers and analysts. https://www.unthsc.edu/school-
Dr. Scott Walters’ research looks at ways to use motivational interviewing and technology as behavioral health interventions. His current projects are testing ways to improve vocational success for veterans with a criminal history, and alcohol interventions for adolescents, young adults and the homeless. For more information, see https://www.unthsc.edu/
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.
