An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Housing Inclusion Service for a committed, enthusiastic individual who wants to make a real difference to the lives of some of our most vulnerable residents who are experiencing complex needs and are rough sleeping in the borough.

Reporting to the Rough Sleeping Coordinator, the successful applicant will work with a targeted group of clients who have no recourse to public funds, and who also have alcohol or substance misuse dependency, often alongside other complex needs. As a Housing Engagement worker, you will support these clients to access immigration advice, specialist treatment agencies and health providers, as well relevant Housing services.

You will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to provide a holistic, targeted and effective programme of support which focuses on enabling people to secure and sustain settled accommodation.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contactCharlie Uddin; Charlie [dot] Uddin [at] royalgreenwich [dot] gov [dot] uk (Charlie[dot]Uddin[at]royalgreenwich[dot]gov[dot]uk) .

The Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science (CDIS) led by Dr. Sara Becker is within the Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM) at the Feinberg School of Medicine. The central vision of CDIS is to bridge the gap between public health/medical knowledge (what we know) and public health/medical practice (what we do). D&I science is essential to realize the full impact of public health and medical research. Traditional, passive dissemination strategies such as publishing clinical recommendations, trials, or guidelines are insufficient for realizing practice change. Innovative, proactive strategies for increasing the implementation and sustainability of evidence-based interventions in community and clinical settings are essential for improving population health and driving health care innovation.

This Research Study Assistant (RSA) will support the Principal Investigator on an NIH-funded implementation initiative focused on promoting the uptake of contingency management (CM) within community-based organizations across Chicagoland. The research program involves implementation of CM, an intervention in which patients earn incentives for meeting treatment goals, and it is carried out in partnership with the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH). Activities include communicating with CDPH and partnering community-based organizations via phone/Zoom/email; assisting with CM trainings for organization staff; outreach to research participants for completion of study assessments at multiple timepoints following study protocols; and listening to role plays of treatment delivery to provide feedback on fidelity. The RSA is also expected to help with the organization and maintenance of project documents and files and assisting the Research Project Coordinator with the continual submission of IRB documents, annual grant progress reports, and data safety monitoring board reports. 

This RSA may have the opportunity to assist on other NIH-funded research programs, including (1)

a support center that helps projects funded through the National Institute on Drug Abuse to infuse implementation science methods, models, and measures into their work (RASC) and (2) a large pragmatic effectiveness randomized controlled trial evaluating whether a technology-assisted intervention can improve the outcomes of adolescents in residential treatment (Parent SMART). 

The RSA will complete all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).

Specific Responsibilities:

Technical

• Recruits study participants. 
• Reviews & obtains informed consent. 
• Schedules study visits with participants. 
• Conducts interviews. 
• Scores test results. 
• Collects survey data. 
• Facilitates communication with key personnel & participants to maintain project study flow. 

Administration

• Participate in, organize, and develop materials (e.g., agendas, minutes, summaries) for internal and external meetings and site-visits in collaboration with study team. 
• Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data; &/or preparing basic charts & graphs. 
• Performs scientific literature searches in support of research. 

Finance

• Submit for reimbursements for participants.

Supervision

• May train other research staff to interview/test participants.

Miscellaneous

• Performs other duties as assigned.

This specific Research Assistant II (RA2) position will support the Vice Chair for Addiction Psychiatry, Dr. Amy Yule, on research projects within the Department of Psychiatry. The main project the RA2 will be involved with is a community-based clinical program targeted towards adolescents and young adults with frequent substance use and psychosis symptoms. The Research Assistant II duties will include, tracking patient participation in the program, administering baseline and follow-up questionnaires, entering and updating data, maintaining databases, running reports, providing meeting support, and performing other administrative tasks.

Position: Research Assistant II, Psychiatry Research

Location: Boston, MA       

Schedule: 40 hours per week, On-site

ABOUT BMC:

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.  

POSITION SUMMARY:

The RA2 will oversee the administrative aspects of the grant and interact with study subjects, clinical research coordinators, study investigators, work study students and other research staff.  Duties include assisting with patient recruitment, scheduling study visits, administering questionnaires, creating and filing case report forms, entering and updating data, maintaining databases, running reports, storing samples, and performing other administrative tasks. The RA2 maintains contact with the participating sites to insure complete and timely data collection, maintains patient profiles, assists with documenting financial and budgetary needs of the grant, and supports the research team with the preparation of data and reports.  Oversees work of Research Assistants, along with training and orientation. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides assistance in the development of reports, presentations, and data analysis. Assists in data collection and provides feedback on study’s progress.
• Recruits subjects to participate in the study by using approved methodologies. Makes independent judgements of suitability of potential participants for clinical trials. Develops and implements patent recruitment strategies.
• Conducts the enrollment of study participants, including explaining research procedures, and obtaining informed consent of subjects and/or their families.
• Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mailouts.
• Reviews the data collection forms for each enrollee for completion and quality; checks work of junior staff performing data entry to ensure timely and accurate entry.  Recommends changes to protocols and evaluates data.
• Assists Investigators with manuscript and presentation preparation and research. Conducts literature searches.
• Oversees work of research assistants. Provides technical guidance to junior staff.

Do you have a passion for applied mental health care research and research-informed education? Do you want to work with world-leading professors in the applied health and care research field and contribute to translation of this to undergraduate and postgraduate education? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive Universities?

We are looking for a Research Assistant (Mental Health) to help the team deliver a 30-month research project exploring incidents and staffing on adult acute mental health wards: the #StaffedWards project. The School of Healthcare brings together a community of dynamic and successful applied health and social care researchers, committed to making a positive difference to the lives of people who use health and social care services or work in these environments, including contributing to research-led education.

The Quality and Safety research theme is interdisciplinary and we undertake high-quality applied research to understand and improve the quality and safety of health and care services. We address questions that matter to people and communities, patients and families, health and care professionals and organisations, health and care professional educators and policymakers.

With a degree and ideally a Masters, with a formal research training component (such as an MSc in Health Sciences or social care research) in a subject area relating to applied health and care research, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the skills and experience to contribute to delivering research in social care and health contexts.

What we offer in return:

· 26 days' holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!

· Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary

· Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

· Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and  more.

· Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

If you are looking for a role that will develop your research skills and you as a leader whilst working in a friendly team, apply today.

This position is located in the UNODC Programme Office in Uganda (POUGA) with duty station in Kampala (Uganda) which operates under the Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA), Division for Operations (DO) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the UNODC Representative, Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA). The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the ROEA Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer heading the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme as well as the Programme Management Officer heading the Transnational Organized Crime, Illicit Trafficking and Illicit Drug Trafficking Programme within the scope of the UNODC Regional Programme for Eastern Africa (2016-2023). For more information on UNODC, please visit: www.unodc.org

Within delegated authority, the Programme Coordinator will act as the Head of the UNODC Programme Office in Uganda and will be responsible for the following specific duties:

• Represent UNODC and participate in the country’s joint UN coordination mechanisms, including the UN Country Team (UNCT), the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), the Security Management Team (SMT) and Common Country Assessment (CCA), as well as key events, conferences and meetings at country level.
• Advocate for UNODC mandates vis-à-vis Government representatives, keeping abreast of political developments, policy shifts and trends.
• Administer the Programme Office’s resources and processes (human, financial and physical), including ensuring safety and security for personnel and upholding zero tolerance to all forms of harassment.
• Represent UNODC’s position and interests in Uganda and promote strong partnerships with Government institutions, civil society, academia, private sector, regional and international aid agencies and financial institutions, parliamentarians and the media as agreed with the Government within the framework of the “Strengthening Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme in Uganda” and UNODC’s engagement in the country.
• In coordination with the Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA), within the framework of the Regional Programme for Eastern Africa (2016-2023) and the UNODC Strategic Vision for Africa 2030, define programme objectives and manage the development, funding and implementation of UNODC technical assistance and provision of policy advice in Uganda.
• Represent UNODC within the UN Country Team and other relevant fora in Uganda and build effective partnerships with UN entities, including joint programmes, ensuring that UNODC’s mandates are fully reflected in the wider programme of work and UN initiatives in the country.
• Build effective relationship with the Resident Coordinator in Uganda and other senior UN managers in the country.
• Ensure effective monitoring and collection of data on programme implementation, and contribute to national, regional and global efforts to show UNODC’s contribution to wider UN efforts and the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Act as focal point and monitor drug control, criminal justice, anti-corruption and terrorism prevention related information in the country and contribute, when needed, to internal and external reports and briefings on trends and developments.
• Identify areas for programme growth in Uganda and develop and implement initiatives to broaden UNODC’s strategic engagement in the country.
• Develop and implement a resource mobilization strategy and build partnerships aimed at broadening the donor base, and promoting long-term involvement and financial, in-kind support and resources by national, regional and international public and private sector donors to support UNODC’s work in Uganda.
• Promote a better understanding of the importance of drug control and crime prevention related matters, encourage increased priority attention to all aspects of drug control and crime prevention, and advocate the inclusion of these issues in government planning documents as well as in relevant programmes of other bilateral, multilateral and non-governmental organizations.
• Lead UNODC advocacy and awareness raising efforts in Uganda and contribute to such efforts at the regional and global level.
• In accordance with established policies and delegated authority manage the financial and human resources assigned to the Programme Office, ensuring appropriate coverage, guidance and supervision of staff and efficient and effective use of such resources.
• Ensure timely implementation and monitor UNODC activities related to the Implementation of the “Strengthening Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice” programme in Uganda.
• Ensure and manage planning, programme management and coordination associated with the implementation of the “Strengthening Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice” programme in Uganda and any programme component as per the UNODC Regional Programme for Eastern Africa, including oversight and supervision of the daily activities associated with the implementation of component activities in accordance with UNODC project management policies and guidelines.
• Prepare terms of reference for project/programme staff and consultants; recruit, train and manage the work of international and local professional and support staff; identify consultancy needs, develop terms of reference for the proposed consultancies and participate in the identification, selection and recruitment process.
• Manage implementation of corporate measures taken as a means to adapt to various streams of UN reform, taking into account local and regional adaption measures by other UN system entities.
• Ensure full substantive and operational coordination and coherence with UNODC operations in the Eastern African region and support the Regional Representative in promoting and contributing to regional UN partnerships and initiatives.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Perform other work-related duties as required.

The Addiction Institute of Mount Sinai is looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator I that assists in the daily activities of clinical research studies, obtains informed consent; collects, maintains and organizes study information. Assists in preparing grant applications and documents (for e.g., Institutional Review Board, Grants and Contracts Office).

Addiction Institute: Research | Mount Sinai - New York

Responsibilities

• Collects and records study data. Inputs all information into database.
• Obtains informed consent under minimal supervision of the investigator(s) and educates participants regarding study requirements.
• Assists in the activities related to clinical research studies including but not limited to: answering phone calls, screening participants for eligibility, registering subjects with sponsoring agency, administering lifestyle questionnaires.
• Assists in preparing grant applications, IRB/GCO for submission and filings.
• Maintains source documents and subject files in accordance with hospital procedures. Ensures accurate and complete compilation of subject data through chart reviews.
• Secures, delivers and ships clinical specimens as required by the protocol.
• Prepares for monitoring visits.
• Performs other related duties.

The Semel Institute is seeking to hire a full time Staff Research Associate II to participate in clinical trials of treatments for addiction with a focus on neuropsychological aspects of drug use disorders, involving physical and psychometric testing and brain imaging. You will join a team that conducts two or more clinical trials simultaneously, contributing to the overall operational management of the research studies, and to the collection and management of the data collected from study start-up activities through closeout. You will perform necessary tasks to ensure adherence to the study protocol and applicable regulations, such as institutional policy and procedures, FDA Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Duties Include:

• Data coordination
• Data collection, entry, management and analysis
• Assisting with Psychophysiological experiments and behavioral / cognitive assessments
• Acquiring neuroimaging data
•  Other duties as assigned

The Research Assistant will support the delivery of the UK Centre for implementing evidence in adult social care - Improving Adult Social Care Together (IMPACT). They will work closely with Professor Louise McCabe, Deputy Head of Evidence and Evaluation. This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting and innovative Implementation Centre funded by the ESRC and the Health Foundation to improve social care outcomes by implementing evidence-based practice in the sector across all four UK nations.  The post holder’s core responsibilities will be with the review of evidence to support change; internal evaluation of the centre’s projects and support for national work in Scotland.  

IMPACT is an ‘Implementation Centre’, drawing on knowledge gained from different types of research, the lived experience of people using services and their carers, and the practice knowledge of social care staff. Its aims are to enable practical improvements on the ground, and make a crucial contribution to longer-term cultural change, by:

• Supporting more widespread use of evidencein adult social care, leading to better care practices, systems and outcomes for people who use services, their families and communities;
• Building capacity and skills in the adult social care workforce to work with evidence of different kinds to innovate, improve care and deliver better outcomes;
• Facilitating sustainable and productive relationships between the full range of adult social care stakeholders to co-create positive change/innovations and improve outcomes for people using adult social care and their families;
• Improving understanding of the factors which help and hinder the implementation of evidence in practice, and using this to overcome longstanding barriers to positive change.

More information about IMPACT can be found here: https://more.bham.ac.uk/impact/

IMPACT is led from the University of Birmingham, with multiple partners across the UK. Stirling is the lead Scottish HE partner and the role is located in Stirling alongside the Deputy Head of Evidence and Evaluation, Professor Louise McCabe. The role holder will report to Professor McCabe. Their role will also involve working with multiple staff across the UK who are delivering local projects and also with the central IMPACT team located at the University of Birmingham.

Work with Principal Investigator to curate genomic and neuroimaging datasets for the ENIGMA Addiction Consortium Study, a federally funded research study in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Vermont. Provide technical and administrative assistance and perform data management functions in support of the grant goals. Respond to ENIGMA consortium members for imaging and protocol questions, organize recurring teleconferences and provide logistical support for the annual consortium and other similar scientific conferences. Assist with the creation of illustrations for publications and perform standard statistical analyses.

The Research Assistant will support UTHealth Houston's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The role focuses on brain imaging, neural modulation, and biomarker research for finding the cause and better treatment for people with schizophrenia, depression, and other psychiatric conditions. You will learn and master some of the most cutting-edge clinical, human brain science, and behavioral research tools and methods in psychology and psychiatry. 

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees  
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) 
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! 
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) 
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 

• Free financial and legal counseling 
• Free mental health counseling services 
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs 
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. 
• Resources for child and elder care 
• Plus many more! 

Position Summary:

Under close direction of senior research staff, conducts activities to support research projects.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Under close supervision, conducts research activities according to research protocol. Research activities may include some or all of the following: patient recruiting and screening, traditional laboratory experiments and activities, informatics, field interviewer recruiting, screening and training and/or animal laboratories. 
2. May maintain clean laboratory equipment and/or work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
3. Collects, evaluates, and interprets research data to provide needed information to principal investigators and other researchers. Updates notebooks, records, and databases as needed.
4. Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for research department.
5. Orders laboratory and/or other supplies as directed by senior research staff.
6. As needed, may coordinate the work of laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure efficient, timely and high quality results.
7. Complies with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Are you an Early Career Researcher keen to advance in the field of Psychology? University of Sussex offers the opportunity for a new ECR to join our community, or further develop their existing role here. We are offering support to talented researchers writing applications for major fellowships, who wish to establish a longer-term career at University of Sussex. We would offer mentorship to develop your bid and, if you are successful, an attractive start-up package including additional Sussex-funding for a PhD studentship, and a transparent tenure-track process to secure a permanent position at the end of the fellowship. Your successful bid would be for an externally-funded fellowship that lasts for at least 5 years and should ideally cover all of your fellowship salary. Your deadline to contact us is 15th May 2025 for applicants wishing to apply for an ERC Starting Grant (whose submission date is October 2025; start date 2026). 

Eligibility is open to researchers of any nationality with 2-7 years post-PhD experience (adjusted for career breaks and part-time status). Applicants should have a highly promising scientific track record and an excellent research proposal. The School is dedicated to diversity and inclusivity, having an Athena SWAN Silver Award, a Race Equity Action Plan, and an active Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion group. We especially encourage applications from those returning from career breaks, and from black and minority ethnic candidates, and women, trans, and non-binary candidates, who are under-represented in the School of Psychology.

Any candidate who successfully wins the externally-funded research Fellowship would be accorded Research Fellow status as a Principal Investigator within the School Psychology, and would be integrated within one (or more) of our six Subject Groups (Biological/ Clinical/ Cognitive/ Developmental/ Social Psychology, or Research Methods). The successful candidate will also benefit from access to shared research facilities, infrastructure, and resources including technical staff. Specialist facilities include the Sussex Child Research Hub, Behavioural Neuroscience labs, Clinical Imaging Sciences Centre (with 3T MRI), Brain and Body laboratory; Human Psychophysiology and Psychoacoustic laboratories; and Vision laboratories. In addition, the School of Psychology hosts a number of Research Centres where we have significant critical mass: Sussex Neuroscience, Sussex Addiction Research and Intervention Centre (SARIC), Sussex Centre for Research on Kindness, Centre for Research on Cultural and Societal Diversity, Sussex Centre for Mental Health Research, Centre for Research Reform and Open Science, and the Sussex Centre for Sensory and Perceptual Diversity.

Connect with people from around the world who share your values and passion for giving back. This role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience while contributing to our mission.

Functions as a Drug Abuse Treatment Specialist (DATS) within a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) federal correctional facility.

Provides direct services, individual therapy and/or group counseling, drug education, residential and/or non-residential treatment services which focuses on the rational behavioral therapy model of drug abuse treatment and criminality.

Responsible for the education of prison staff about drug abuse, drug abuse treatment and the local prison program.

Administers eligibility and psycho-social assessments as the basis for individual treatment planning.

Attends meetings with supervisors, other drug treatment DATSs, the unit team, etc., to share information, knowledge, ideas, and recommendations for the drug abuse treatment participant.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Job Purpose: The Regional Coordinators will advance ICUDDR's mission by supporting the organization's initiatives, fostering partnerships, and facilitating members’ engagement within their geographic regions.

Job Duties:

1. Develop and execute a regional work plan according to the needs of the region.
2. Promote opportunities for networking and collaboration within and between regional members.
3. Facilitate quarterly meetings and provide updates to members and the head office.
4. Promote regional collaboration and encourage presentations in symposia, workshops, and conferences at the regional and global levels.
5. Promote ICUDDR activities such as but not limited to webinars, workshops, conferences, research, and credentialing.
6. Inform the head office of accomplishments, requests, and updates of members from the region.
7. Inform the head office of other drug demand reduction initiatives in the region and assist in identifying possible areas of collaboration with other organizations.
8. Assist in recruiting new members, verifying eligibility if necessary, and informing the head office of concerns with the members.
9. Assist in the review of grant proposals, poster presentations, and conference presentations and ensure representation and alignment with the regional plan.
10.  Participate in the regional coordinators' meetings and work closely with the head office for regional representation.
11.  Mentor the Regional Co-Coordinator.
12. Work in close collaboration with the ICUDDR Global Regional Coordinator.

Qualifications:

1. Ability to work in multicultural environments and engage with diverse populations.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to collaborate and foster relationships.
3. Communicate clearly and respectfully.
4. Leadership skills as demonstrated by the ability to inspire and achieve organizational growth.
5. Knowledgeable in ICUDDR and other global drug demand reduction initiatives.
6. Passionate about advancing addiction sciences and advocating for professionals in the region.
7. Commitment to upholding ethical practices and having ICAP credentials is an advantage.
8. Must be from an ICUDDR University Member.

Employment Type:

The Regional Coordinator position is a volunteer position and will serve for a three-year term, subject to satisfactory annual review. Sponsored conference travel might occur from time to time.

The Regional Coordinator’s primary point of contact is the Global Regional Coordinator. ICUDDR works remotely, and tasks are carried out from the individual's home base or while on ICUDDR traveling.

Expected Time Commitment:

The Regional Coordinator’s work is estimated to be around 5-10 hours per month with additional hours during regional and global conferences. 

Application Process:

Interested applicants must submit their letter of intent and curriculum vitae to mafelipe [at] icuddr [dot] org (felipev[at]icuddr[dot]org) with the subject Regional Coordinators. The application deadline is March 31, 2025. (Current members of the ICUDDR Board of Directors are not eligible for this position.)

Do you want to make a real difference as a Psychosocial Recovery Worker?  Why not bring your compassion and skills to help support people in their recovery?

Our Substance Misuse Service at HMP Bullingdon is looking for a dynamic and experienced Recovery Worker.  The team is innovative, forward thinking and committed to a Recovery focused approach that meets people's needs.  You will be part of a supportive team with effective management, supervision and guidance.  

Working with people who have complex offending backgrounds and substance use needs within prison is both challenging and rewarding. This is a fantastic chance to make a positive difference to the lives of people who are often disadvantaged and vulnerable.

This job is open to qualified professionals, or members of the public preferably with experience and understanding of working within Drug and Alcohol Recovery. 

We are willing to support your professional development and provide an opportunity for the right person, who may not have the preferred 12 months experience.

Are you:

• skilled and experienced in providing evidence based psychological and psychosocial interventions geared towards supporting people to make positive changes and work towards recovery?
• highly motivated with the ability to support and inspire?
• able to apply your skills and interventions to the care of people with substance misuse needs.

then we want to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, in a custodial environment delivering a high standard drug and alcohol recovery service in response to the needs of the service users as part of Inclusion and Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation trust.

You will provide a range of psycho-social interventions motivating and supporting service users to achieve recovery and positive outcomes within a recovery-orientated substance misuse treatment service

You will work in collaboration with clinical prescribing services to ensure the needs of each service user is met and that integrated working is a key element to Inclusion's prison services.

You will provide a drug and alcohol recovery service (incorporating assessment, recovery planning, casework coordination and psycho-social interventions) to problem drug and alcohol users located within the prison establishment

You will contribute and work within the prison and wider drug strategy

Several internship positions are open in the Civil Society Unit (CSU), Office of the Director (OD), Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs (DPA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Vienna, Austria. The first internship will start in July 2025. All internships are for a period of four (4) to six (6) months subject to the needs of the office and the availability of the interns. The internship is UNPAID and full time. Interns work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the office to which they are assigned. The UNODC Civil Society Unit (CSU) manages the Civil Society Global Programme (GLOU68). Within the framework of GLOU68, CSU facilitates the dialogue between civil society, Member States, and the private sector in the fight against corruption, on drug issues and other crimes. Through the GLOU68 programme, CSU works to facilitate meaningful participation of relevant stakeholders in UNODC activities.

For more information on UNODC, please visit the following website: www.unodc.org. For more information about the CSU, please visit www.unodc.org/unodc/en/ngos/cst.html

The intern shall undertake the following duties which may include, but are not limited to:

• Contribute to the implementation of Programme GLOU68 “Engagement with Non-Governmental Stakeholders on Anti-Corruption, Drugs and Crime Prevention”, by participating in the various aspects of the projects’ cycles, including drafting concept notes, funding proposals, implementation and reporting;
• Attend and take notes at events/meetings/conferences;
• Assist in the preparation of the CSU activities and events;
• Conduct research;
• Perform other tasks as necessary.

Project Title: Sex-dependent role of dopamine D3 receptors in the individual vulnerability to develop compulsive drug seeking and taking behaviour: preclinical investigations using a novel highly selective antagonist

Supervisor: Professor David Belin

Department/Institute: Physiology, Development & Neuroscience (PDN)

Industrial Partner: Shionogi

Project details:

The opioid epidemic that has been claiming the lives of over half a million people in the US in the past decade is reaching the UK. There are still no effective treatments for addiction to opiate and other drugs such as cocaine and alcohol, thereby limiting our ability to help those who suffer from this debilitating psychiatric disorder, in part due to our lack of understanding of the cellular mechanisms mediating the transition from controlled to compulsive drug seeking and taking behaviour, the hallmark of substance use disorder. Among candidate mechanisms, those downstream of the dopamine D3 receptor, whose expression is profoundly exacerbated by exposure to addictive drugs, have long stood out. However, the role of this receptor in compulsive drug-seeking behaviour has never been determined due to the lack of appropriate procedures in non-human species. Capitalising on a novel animal model of compulsive heroin-seeking habits developed by the Belin lab, a new multi-million-pound partnership with Shionogi has recently been launched to test, among others, the therapeutic potential, and the associated neural signature, of a new highly selective dopamine D3 receptor on drug-seeking habits, compulsive drug seeking and escalation of drug self-administration in male and female rats. This programme of research at the interface of Behavioural neuroscience, neuropharmacology and molecular biology will provide a unique opportunity for a PhD student to acquire a deep knowledge of the psychological and neural basis of substance use disorders while also acquiring a wide range of experimental skills in a very supportive environment.

The industrial partner is one of the few Big Pharma laboratories left investing in fundamental research in neuroscience and pursuing the development of novel treatments for CNS disorders. It has long been interested in expanding their drug discovery strategy to drug addiction. Shionogi has become a primary industrial partner of the Cambridge landscape and is very active in its collaboration with the Cambridge Neuroscience Community. Over the past five years, Shionogi has supported a new line of research into the role of peripheral mu opiate receptors in the behavioural effects of opiates in the context of a BBSRC-ICase studentship with the Belin that has proven very successful, thereby being a testament to the commitment of Shionogi to support research in the field of substance use disorders.

Applicants will be expected to have extensive experience with chronic intravenous self-administration procedures in rats.

Further information on the Cambridge Bioscience DTP PhD programme can be found at this link: https://bbsrcdtp.lifesci.cam.ac.uk/bbsrc-dtp-programme/icase-studentships. Full details of the University's entrance requirements and scholarships are specified in the following link: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Heersink School of Medicine invites applications for an open-rank faculty position in the Department of Neurobiology. We are seeking candidates with experience in the area of substance use disorders and addictions, motivated behavior, or the consequences of drug experience on brain function. The Department of Neurobiology (link) is an established and well-funded department with over a quarter century of fundamental neuroscience discoveries. Faculty are housed in custom-designed laboratories and offices in the Shelby Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building and nearby Civitan International Research Center. The department has strengths in the molecular mechanisms of neuronal function, synaptic communication and plasticity, and animal models of neuropsychiatric disorders, with technical approaches spanning molecular, genetic, cellular, systems, and behavioral levels of analysis. The Department of Neurobiology provides competitive start-up packages, modern laboratory space, excellent core facilities, a collaborative research environment, and world-class training programs. UAB is strongly committed to neuroscience research, and the department is expanding rapidly under new leadership.

Driven by an intensely collaborative and entrepreneurial character, UAB is one of the leading economic engines in Alabama, with a nearly $4 billion budget and a statewide economic impact exceeding $12.1 billion annually. UAB is Alabama’s largest employer with nearly 28,000 employees, and ranks in the top 10 among public universities for NIH funding, with total research expenditures exceeding $715 million in 2022. With nearly 1,700 faculty, 1,200 medical and graduate students, and 12,000 undergraduate students, UAB pursues the frontiers of education, research, and health care and strives to be one of the most dynamic and productive universities of the 21st century. Birmingham is a cosmopolitan city at the heart of a metropolitan area with a population of 1.1 million people. It is a rich cultural center and progressive community with low cost of living, moderate weather, and ample outdoor activities.

Successful applicants will join one of the strongest neuroscience environments in the country. The UAB Comprehensive Neuroscience Center (CNC) has more than 450 neuroscience research faculty, clinicians, staff, students & trainees representing 32 UAB departments across 9 UAB schools. The CNC serves as a focal point for basic and applied neuroscience research at UAB. In addition, UAB is home to several other neuroscience-related centers, including the Center for Addiction and Pain Prevention and Intervention (CAPPI), Civitan International Research Center (CIRC), Center for Neurodegeneration and Experimental Therapeutics (CNET), an NIH-funded Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute, and Hugh Kaul Precision Medicine Institute. UAB is one of 42 institutions with an NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award, which supports translational research and promotes junior investigators.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D in a related field and a strong record of research accomplishments. Faculty members are expected to establish or continue active independent research programs and to participate in education of professional, graduate, and undergraduate students. To ensure priority consideration, applications should be submitted by September 15, 2025, but applications will be considered until positions are filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of references, and brief summary of current and proposed research activities as a single PDF file.

The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Epidemiology, at the University of Utah is seeking a faculty member to carry out addiction-related research and to promote and facilitate collaborative studies of addiction health services or addiction intervention-related research. Candidates with experience in single or multisite, health system-focused, prospective research studies are encouraged to apply. A multitude of opportunities for collaborative research exist in areas such as clinical and population health decision support systems, behavioral health interventions, and epidemiology at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center and Salt Lake City Veterans Health Care System. This position will specifically work to continue to build the behavioral health and addiction sciences research portfolio and acumen of the University of Utah School of Medicine.

As a key member of the Division of Epidemiology and collaborator with the Salt Lake City Veterans Health Care System, the successful candidate will be a highly motivated investigator whose major focus is research and productivity.

Minimum Qualifications: To be considered applicants must possess a doctorate degree in a related discipline, currently have secured independent funding, demonstrate authorship, have 3 years of experience or training in a related discipline, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

HJF is seeking a Scientist I develop and conduct research projects. The Scientist will work with multiple phenotypic, genomic, and neuroimaging large datasets including the dbGaP, Million Veterans Program (MVP), All of Us, UK Biobank, Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development (ABCD) study, and others. The Scientist will have the opportunity to lead impactful manuscripts and travel to national and international conferences to present work. There will also be opportunities for attendance of statistical genomics training workshops. Our lab prioritizes professional growth.

This position will be in support of the Clinical Neuroscience of Psychopathology (CNP) lab in the Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology at Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, MD. The fellow will work on studies that aim to elucidate the genetic and neurobiological basis of alcohol use, addiction, impulsivity, and other psychopathology. This research includes collaborations with principal investigators from the University of Pennsylvania, the National Institutes on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and Yale University. The ideal candidate will have strong computational and analytic skills and a passion for psychiatric genetics and addictions research. This position is hybrid or fully in-person.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals. 

Responsibilities:
 

• Leads manuscripts in the area of addiction and psychiatric genetics.
• Plans, executes, and oversees research projects.
• Assists in designing, developing, executing, and implementing scientific research and/or development; includes working on pheWAS, GWAS, whole genome association studies, protein-protein interaction and other genomic and bioinformatic analyses.
• Monitors scientific literature. Prepares written reports and manuscripts for submission to scientific journals.
• Prepares and develops methods, results, and syntax.
• Prepares data for presentations at scientific meetings and for publication in journals. 
• Coordinates and prepares new grant and funding applications.
• Collaborates with other technical and professional staff. Trains and supervises technical staff.
• Oversee the preparation of technical reports, summaries, study protocols, and IRB submissions.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assigned Lead: May recommend the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, and starting salaries; provide input on employee performance evaluations.