Lancaster Uniersity are seeking a quantitative researcher with an interest in family/ criminal law/evaluation to join a trail-blazing project funded by the ESRC investigating the link between family drug and alcohol courts, ordinary care proceedings and crime. The post is available for 18 months (from April 2023 to September 2024). The successful candidate will be based in the Law School at Lancaster University but work closely with a team comprising a data scientist, quantitative criminal researcher and family and criminal policy experts. The University of Central Lancashire and the Centre for Justice Innovation are partners to the project. You will be employed by Lancaster University Law School. The post-holder can work remotely from home within the UK (appropriate equipment will be provided) but must be willing to travel to Lancaster and research sites as well.

The University of Bath are seeking a highly motivated and high performing researcher to join the project team within the thriving Tobacco Control Research Group (TCRG).

About the role

The role will be varied and in addition to developing original research the appointee will play a role in developing and implementing systems for better managing and coordinating research across the group. This will include tasks such as tracking the research team's progress on specific projects and supporting the running of regular research team meetings.

You, alongside others in TCRG, will also be expected to: 

              Contribute occasionally to quick turnaround, high impact, research pieces (including contributions to our website www.TobaccoTactics.org) focussing on related 'hot topics' as they arise;

              Assist with specialist training in tobacco industry monitoring and research including a week-long in person CPD course and online training;

              Supervise students working on placements within the research team and to the supervision of PhD students as appropriate.

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis.

Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) is Scotland’s national resource of expertise on drugs and related issues. We seek to lead and represent the drugs field in Scotland to improve Scotland’s response to problem drug use. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a busy, dynamic, and supportive team within a national third sector organisation.

This post will work to ensure that people with lived and living experience of drug and alcohol problems are sufficiently represented in drug and alcohol service delivery through co-ordination of all aspects of a work-based training programme for Trainees.

This involves liaising with a range of delivery partners such as placement providers, employability partners, education providers, and workplace literacy partners, while providing direct support and line management to a group of trainee participants. The role will also support the growth and development of this multi-award-winning traineeship programme.

With support from the Senior Development Officer, the role will also seek to establish multiple entry and employment pathways, in and out of AWTP, and maintain excellent employment outcomes for trainees.

Do you have what it takes to support NHS organisations in positively influencing outcomes across the addictions sector?

In this new and exciting post you will be involved in helping develop, shape and implement policy within the NHS Addictions provider Alliance (NHS APA). We are looking for a talented individual with the relevant expertise, skills and networks to help the NHS APA continue its journey as a proactive and credible collaborate in the influence and development of policy within the addictions field nationally.

We want you to bring your knowledge and expertise to join the NHS Addiction Providers Alliance (NHS APA) - a collaboration of 17 NHS trusts across England working together in the field of addiction services in the community and prisons. The NHS APA is also the host organisation for the Hep C U Later project and initiatives such as Stigma Kills.

The role is hosted within Inclusion, part of the Midlands NHS Foundation Partnership Trust and you will benefit from the excellent reputation for valuing and investing in our workforce with services across England. You will also be supported by Inclusion's teams in your day to day work.

If this sounds like your dream job and you want to contribute to the work of the NHS APA promoting positive engagement and helping enable positive outcomes for those who experience or are affected by a drug, alcohol or gambling dependency please take the time to apply or find out more.

Change Grow Live are seeking a Social Value and Sustainability Lead. This an exciting opportunity for making a real difference in the lives of the people who use their services, the communities they work within, their staff, and the environment. 

The role includes generating new opportunities for communities, capturing, measuring and reporting on them and leading initiatives that align with our commitment to the environment.

Change Grow Live’s (CGL) mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals and live life to its full potential. Having a community empowered to support individuals is crucial to this journey. They are committed to challenging stigma and oppression and doing everything they can to make sure that our staff and the people who use their services feel respected and valued.

Alcohol consumption has an established association with breast cancer (BCa), but awareness of this link is low. This project will extend our previous work on the topic and identify intervention content (information and other behaviour change techniques) that will increase knowledge about alcohol and BCa risk and support women to reduce their alcohol consumption. The project uses the Behaviour Change Wheel and COM-B (capability, opportunity and motivation) model and so experience of these frameworks would be highly desirable. The candidate will be responsible for liaising with a public advisory group with lived experience, running a three round Delphi study, data analysis and dissemination.

The successful candidate must have a good undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in psychology or related discipline, and have a post-graduate qualification (or be nearing completion). Substantial experience of undertaking independent research using quantitative and qualitative research methods is required.

The Centre for Alcohol Policy Research (CAPR) where the position will be based, is an innovative, world-class, multidisciplinary research facility at the forefront of informed alcohol policy development, led by Professor Emmanuel Kuntsche. The Centre, which receives funding from competitive grants and La Trobe University, examines alcohol consumption and-related harms and the effectiveness of alcohol-related policies.

About the position

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Professor Emmanuel Kuntsche and Dr Benjamin Riordan on a range of Australian Research Council (ARC), VicHealth, and other various CAPR projects and project-related tasks. Working with leading Australian researchers in the field, they will undertake work in respect to research and communication of various aspects of the Centre dealing with alcohol consumption and related harm in Australia

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

•Training (Honours or PhD) in Psychology, Criminology, Public Health, or related discipline

•A record of peer-reviewed publications, conference papers and/or reports, or professional or technical contributions which provide evidence of strong research potential.

•Experience in the preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies and evidence of success in securing research funding.

•Evidence of experience in research, particularly in quantitative data collection and analysis, and the ability to work effectively under limited supervision or independently.

•Sound analytical skills with an ability to communicate complex information clearly both orally and in writing

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Source: https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2300839&lang=en

Grade: P4

Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Two years, first year probationary period.

Job Posting: Jan 27, 2023, 4:50:06 PM

Closing Date: Feb 24, 2023, 5:59:00 PM (ET, Washington, DC time)

Primary Location: United States-Washington, D.C.

Organization: Non communicable Diseases and Mental Health

Schedule: Full-time

REMUNERATION

Annual Salary: (Net of taxes) USD $77,326.00+ post adjustment

Post Adjustment: 60.2% of the above figure(s).  This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.

OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT

This requisition is for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)

The Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH) Department promotes, coordinates, and implements technical cooperation activities, directed to the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases, mental, neurological and substance abuse disorders, related risk factors and disabilities that are evidence-based and appropriate for the political and sociocultural context in which they are implemented.  It raises political and public awareness and understanding of the burden of the most common noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental disorders, related risk factors and conditions and leads multi-sector and multi-stakeholder strategic and collaborative efforts aimed at strengthening Member States' capacity to promote and protect health through public policies, programs, and services. This will reduce risks and disease burden and contribute to improving the physical, mental, and social well-being of the population.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the general supervision of the Director, Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH), and the direct supervision of Unit Chief, Mental Health and Substance Use (NMH/MH), the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:

1. Provide technical and strategic advice and programmatic direction to Member States for the development of projects and activities, at the highest level of expertise, in the field of prevention and control of alcohol and psychoactive substances;
2. Represent the Organization at the different levels in the Region in the development of projects and norms in prevention and treatment of alcohol and drug use disorders;
3. Cooperate with Member States in the definition and implementation of policies, plans and programs for the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of alcohol and psychoactive drug related problems;
4. Develop appropriate systems for the management of information concerning alcohol and psychoactive drug problems, and integrating this information into existing health surveillance information systems;
5. Design and carry out epidemiological and operational studies on prevention, control and treatment of alcohol and psychoactive drugs problems, in cooperation with national authorities;
6. Promote inter-country cooperation in the fields of program development and training, and education on alcohol and drug dependence through the identification of centers of excellence and the organization of a network of such centers oriented toward collaborative work;
7. Promote the financing of regional and country projects and assist the governments in the identification of projects, preparation of proposals, and conduct of evaluative activities of said projects;
8. Prepare and write proposals to mobilize international and national resources and voluntary contributions in support of regional and national programs;
9. Administer programs on promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of alcohol and psychoactive drug problems  in which the Organization has been designated executing agency;
10. Coordinate the activities related to communication, health promotion and health education implemented with partners and advance the use of state-of-the-art technology to achieve expected goals;
11. Organize and participate in seminars and meetings on alcohol and psychoactive drugs in order to analyze specific problems and facilitate the exchange of scientific information on these subjects;
12. Cooperate in the establishment and development of coordinating mechanisms among Ministries of Health, Education, Interior and Social Security to promote the effective utilization of resources in the field;
13. Cooperate with countries in the promotion, design, and organization of education and training programs in the area of alcohol and psychoactive drugs including collaboration with Universities, Ministries of Health and Social Security; advising the countries in the establishment of continuing education programs and the introduction of this topic in the curricula and work plan of health care workers;
14. Coordinate with WHO Collaborating Centers, UNDC, CICAD, NGO’s, national and international agencies in the development of activities promoting prevention and control of alcohol and psychoactive drugs;
15. Collaborate in the planning and implementation of MH strategies in the context of national and international policies and programs for equitable health development;
16. Contribute to strengthening program linkages and cross-area program activities and projects;
17. When called upon to directly supervise staff, establish clear work objectives, conduct timely and effective performance appraisals, provide coaching and feedback, and support staff development opportunities;
18. Supervise staff under his/her supervision.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Essential: A university degree in a health-related profession with a specialization in psychiatry or mental health or alcohol and psychoactive drugs policy and a master’s degree in mental health, public health, alcohol and psychoactive drugs policy or field related to the functions of the post, from a recognized institution.

Desirable: A doctoral degree would be an asset.

In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position.  WHO, only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. PAHO will also use the databases of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation http://www.chea.org and College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator to support the validation process.

Experience:

Essential: Nine years of combined national and international experience in the planning, management and implementation of alcohol and psychoactive drugs policies, services and programs. Experience should include alcohol and psychoactive drugs policy formulation and implementation, restructuring of services and health management with a particular focus on alcohol and psychoactive drugs.

SKILLS:

PAHO Competencies:

• Overall attitude at work: Maintains integrity and takes a clear ethical approach and stance; demonstrates commitment to the Organization’s mandate and promotes the values of the Organization in daily work and behavior; is accountable for work carried out in line with own role and responsibilities; is respectful towards, and trusted by, colleagues and counterparts.
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences:  Relate well to diversity in others and capitalize on such diversity - Relates well to diversity in others and capitalizes on such diversity. Treats all people with dignity and respect. Relates well to people with different cultures, gender, orientations, backgrounds and/or positions; examines own behavior to avoid stereotypical responses; considers issues from the perspective of others and values their diversity.
• Teamwork: Collaborate and cooperate with others - Works collaboratively with team members and counterparts to achieve and build rapport; helps others when asked; accepts joint responsibility for the team’s successes and shortcomings.
• Communication: Write effectively/Share knowledge - Writes down ideas in a clear, structured, logical and credible way; drafts and supports the development of guidelines, policies and procedures. Shares relevant information openly and ensures that the shared information is understood; considers knowledge sharing as a constructive working method and demonstrates awareness of the Organization.
• Producing Results: Work efficiently and independently/Deliver quality results - Monitors own and others’ work in a systematic and effective way, ensuring required resources and outputs. Aligns projects with Organization’s mission and objectives. Consistently solves own and team’s problems effectively as needed. Proactively engages in projects and initiatives, accepting demanding goals, in line with Organizational Strategies and Program of Work. Demonstrates accountability for work of team and sets an example, while explicitly articulating lessons learnt for own and team’s benefit.
• Ensuring effective use of resources:   Strategize and set clear objectives/Monitor progress and use resources well - Sets specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely objectives for own team and/or the Organization; systematically analyses and anticipates priority projects for own team and allocates necessary resources to achieve them; identifies the cross-Organizational resources needed for large- scale projects in line with key Organizational objectives.  Anticipates foreseeable changes and adapts own and team’s projects in the face of unforeseen circumstances and/ or challenges; creates measures and criteria to monitor progress of overall projects against key Organizational objectives; creates cost-effective solutions for the Organization.
• Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond:  Develop networks and partnerships and encourage collaboration - Builds and negotiates strategic partnerships and alliances with a wide range of key stakeholders to ensure Organizational results and success.  Creates innovative opportunities for promoting synergies inside and outside the Organization to improve Organizational success

Technical Expertise:

• Expertise in the scientific and administrative procedures applicable to the development of public health policies for the prevention of alcohol and psychoactive drug problems
• Expertise in the development and evaluation of cost-effective interventions to the management of alcohol and drug use disorders.
• Expertise in the area of alcohol and psychoactive drugs  policy development and issues related to the implementation of community services and programs for alcohol and psychoactive drug problems .
• Technical expertise in the area of health promotion, local participatory planning and evaluation methodologies, especially working with multiple sectors, and government, community and academic institutions.
• Technical expertise in the development and application of technology for health.
• Extensive technical expertise of public health aspects of alcohol and psychoactive drugs .
• Demonstrated ability to work in multicultural, multilingual and multi-disciplinary settings; leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Knowledge of international and bilateral organizations, specifically for mobilization of resources; and skills in leading multicountry project activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and tact to effectively communicate with senior level officials, multiple stakeholders and professionals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Strong professional oral and writing skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents for consideration at the highest levels of the Organization.      

Languages:

Very good knowledge of English or Spanish with working knowledge of the other language.  Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.

IT Skills:

Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, spreadsheets and presentations, as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and management information systems. Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Word are considered essential.

REMUNERATION

Annual Salary: (Net of taxes)

USD $77,326.00+ post adjustment

Post Adjustment: 60.2% of the above figure(s).  This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

THIS VACANCY NOTICE MAY BE USED TO FILL OTHER SIMILAR POSITIONS AT THE SAME GRADE LEVEL.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual.

For information on PAHO please visit: http://www.paho.org

PAHO/WHO is an ethical organization that maintains high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities.

PAHO/WHO also promotes a work environment that is free from harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other types of abusive behavior. PAHO conducts background checks and will not hire anyone who has a substantiated history of abusive conduct.

PAHO/WHO personnel interact frequently with people in the communities we serve. To protect these people, PAHO has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoing will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution.

PAHO/WHO is committed to workforce diversity. PAHO/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

PAHO/WHO offers an attractive compensation package including an annual net salary and post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance).  Other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, dependency benefits, pension plan and health insurance scheme. Benefits for internationally recruited staff may include home leave, travel and removal expenses on appointment and separation, education grant for dependent children, assignment grant and rental subsidy.

Candidates appointed to an international post with PAHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this post. 

Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. A written test and/or interview will be held for this post.  The post description is the official documentation for organization purposes.

To apply, please click here.

Duties Summary

Exempt, Non-Civil Service, Full-Time, Temporary Appointment. The primary purpose of this position is to implement and lead the one and half year, federally funded grant project focused on the implementation of evidence-based interventions to inform how data-driven decision making is embedded into practice. This position is responsible for program leadership, program development, and implementation, and managing the day-to-day operations of this Project including leading evaluation efforts in strategic planning and needs assessments, and Project budget, etc. It serves as the primary communication link between Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) officials and Hawaii program staff and preparing reports for SAMHSA.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree in a mental health related field. Masters' degree in a mental health or social-service field preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated experience managing a program for a minimum of four (4) years, preferably focused on children and/or adults' mental health. Previous work experience with youth in the mental health, juvenile justice, and/or the child welfare system, and/or managerial level experience within a Hawaii state agency or healthcare organisation, preferred. Demonstrated success in managing program budgets. Experience managing federal grant programs a plus.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position is responsible for collecting, organising, analysing and presenting data for planning, developing, and monitoring of public and private programs and initiatives associated with substance related and addiction disorders. You will serve as the project manager, as required for Federally Funded Grant Programs, which includes oversight, management and monitoring of all aspects of the contracted program, to include fiscal and programmatic components; as well as developing contract language, work statements and reports, conducting meetings and visiting project sites. You will participate in the implementation and review of Funding Initiative Announcements to address statewide substance use epidemics. This includes the development of tools for assessing the applicant’s ability to respond to the crisis. The position monitors grants awarded to include use of program evaluation tools and metrics.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional experience in social service or human development programs including one year of program planning, developing, and monitoring experience of the same; and a bachelor's degree; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

CoreCivic is currently seeking Treatment Managers who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in a prison setting.

Qualifications: 

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or a closely related field is required. 
• Must possess AZ LISAC or LPC licensure/certification.  
• Must be authorized or endorsed to provide clinical supervision where required by prevailing regulation.  
• Three (3) years of experience in substance use counseling, to include one year of supervisory experience is required.
• One year of experience in a therapeutic community setting is preferred.  
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the methods and techniques of substance use treatment, aftercare planning, clinical supervision, and applicable guidelines pertaining to the operations of a treatment program.  
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Job Summary:

The Medical Director is a key management position at the agency and is a member of the Leadership Team. The Medical Director is responsible for the oversight of medical services provided by CCOSU’s OASAS licensed treatment programs, including residential, outpatient and community-based services in Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties. The Medical Director works collaboratively with agency leadership to foster and promote a multidisciplinary team approach in the provision of substance use disorder service delivery. The scope of responsibility includes managing the overall health care services and contracted independent providers; the provision of direct care delivery to patients; consultation with program directors and their teams; participation in collaborative projects with community partners; administrative functions; and assisting CCOSU in the program development and staff training for a variety of holistic treatment approaches that complement substance use disorder counselling and treatment.

Experience Required

Education and/or experience: • 1 year of education, training, and/or experience in substance use disorder services. • 1-3 years’ experience with Medication Assisted Treatment. Skills, licenses, and/or competencies: • Must be a licensed physician and currently registered as such by the NYS Education Department. • Must be registered as a NYS Medicaid Provider. • Active federal DATA 2000 waiver (buprenorphine certified) preferred or must obtain such waiver within six months of employment. • Must hold a subspecialty board certification in addiction psychiatry from one of the following: o The American Board of Medical Specialties, an addiction certification from the American Society of Addiction Medicine, a certification by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM), or o Hold a subspecialty board certification in Addiction Medicine from the American Osteopathic Association. o Physicians may be hired as probationary medical directors if not so certified but must obtain certification within four years of being hired. • Must have valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation. • Proficient with all Microsoft Office functions and client database systems. • Strong methodical, written, and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and judgment, and a demonstrated capability for working cooperatively in a team environment.

Frostburg State University, Department of Psychology, seeks applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology position to begin in Fall 2023. 

Candidates should have the ability to teach counselling and addictions courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Candidates will be given the option to teach a course within their area of interest. This position will involve coordinating our undergraduate and graduate Addictions Emphasis programs. Candidates will be expected to advise both undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates should show a commitment to involving undergraduate and graduate students in research. Applicants should foster a climate accepting of students from diverse backgrounds and integrating multicultural issues into courses.

Experience Required

Doctorate in Counselling/Clinical Psychology, preferably from an APA accredited program. License eligibility in the State of Maryland as a Psychologist or LCPC. Evidence of ability to teach both in the undergraduate and graduate Psychology programs.

To Apply: Please visit http://frostburg.peopleadmin.com/postings/2328.

NIDA INVEST Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

for International Scholars: Now Accepting Applications

Special Deadline: April 1, 2023

The NIDA International Program is accepting applications from international postdoctoral researchers for the INVEST Drug Use and Addiction Research Fellowship. This fellowship combines postdoctoral research training in the United States with professional development activities and grant writing guidance to form a unique program for drug use and addiction scientists.

Fellowship: The 12-month fellowship provides:

• Rigorous postdoctoral research training with a NIDA grantee at a U.S. institution.
• Professional development activities that help establish personal relationships with NIDA grantees and NIDA officials.
• A stipend for living and personal expenses, and an allowance to cover the cost of health insurance and professional development activities

Eligibility: An INVEST applicant is required to:

• Be an international researcher with a doctoral degree and a minimum of 2 years of postdoctoral experience.
• Have citizenship or permanent residency in a country other than the United States.
• Have proficiency in written and spoken English.

Contact NIDA: For questions about the INVEST Drug Use and Addiction Research Fellowship, contact ip [at] nida [dot] nih [dot] gov.

Lancaster University are recruiting a Senior Research Associate to lead an 18-month study funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (Improving treatment pathways and outcomes for people with co-occurring mental health problems and alcohol use disorders). The Researcher will be based in the Division of Health Research (DHR) within Lancaster University’s Faculty of Health and Medicine, specifically working in the Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research. This role will provide high level support to the Principal Investigator (Dr Laura Goodwin) and will involve setting up public and stakeholder groups, identifying the most suitable UK data sources to address our research questions and conducting a systematic review and qualitative analysis. 

The University of Bath are seeking a highly motivated researcher to join the Bloomberg Philanthropies funded STOP project to work on the subject of Tobacco Taxation in the European Union. The researcher will be based in the School of Management but will be a part of (and work closely with other members of) the world-renowned Tobacco Control Research Group (TCRG).

You will work closely with Dr Rob Branston and a network of international external researchers (including Prof Ángel López Nicolás and Prof Hana Ross) to provide crucial research on tobacco taxation and its impact in order to help inform related policy across Europe.

Key areas of work will likely include:

• Country-level modelling of the impact of (proposed) tax changes
• Assessment of EU tobacco tax directive proposals.
• Supporting individual EU member states in assessing the impact of the proposed changes to the EU tobacco tax directive.
• Monitoring and exploring industry pricing strategies regarding tobacco and related products.
• Generating and disseminating policy relevant research outputs for a diverse set of audiences.

The research produced will be highly applied and hence the research will need to be applied to practice. This could include, for example, the development of resources that can be utilised by stakeholders to campaign for tax changes and to counter tobacco industry policy interference.

The University of Lincoln School of Psychology is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Psychology with an expertise in addictions. The post is open to ambitious, research-driven individuals with a background in any area of addictions, although preference will be given to those with experience of research into gambling and other behavioural addictions. The successful candidate will have experience of researching in the area and should demonstrate a strong publication record, a substantial potential for funding and an understanding of the current areas of research, theory, policy and public health practices.

The successful candidate must also hold a PhD in a relevant field and be willing to contribute to a thriving research culture in Psychology at The University of Lincoln. They should also possess the broad range of skills required to teach effectively at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) is an independent institute based in the UK that brings together evidence, policy and practice to promote an informed debate on alcohol’s impact on society. Their purpose is to advance the use of the best available evidence in public policy decisions on alcohol.

The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of the IAS research strategy and advance IAS’ work to reduce alcohol harm. This will include producing research reports and articles, ensuring these are effectively disseminated to external audiences. The post holder will require a high standard of quantitative and/or qualitative research skills, the ability to design and deliver policy-relevant research, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

The core duties for the post holder will include:

• Contribute to IAS’ in-house research using a range of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods, taking ownership of individual projects
• Produce high-quality briefings, reports, and contribute to peer-reviewed journal articles
• Interpret research findings and make recommendations relevant to topical public policy decisions on alcohol
• Communicate research results effectively to IAS’ wide range of stakeholders
• Support research colleagues with research project management, dissemination activities, or grant applications
• Contribute to IAS’ wider policy and communications activities on an as-and-when basis. For example, developing consultation responses or writing content for the IAS website

The Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs (VNGOC) is looking for a short-term consultant to write an NGO guide to country visits conducted by the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)

Background:

INCB regularly conducts country visits to review the drug control situation in respective countries and to monitor the implementation of the international drug control conventions. On the occasion of such missions, the Board often meets with some national-level NGOs as well. To support this engagement, the VNGOC is planning to publish a best practice guide for NGOs around the world.  

Scope:

VNGOC is seeking a consultant to undertake and deliver the following throughout the duration of the project:  

• Conduct research on past country visits (estimated 2-4 country examples, based on inputs from VNGOC and its members) 

• Interview NGOs that previously engaged with INCB on the occasion of such country visits 

• Produce a draft guide for review (estimated 6-8 pages in English) 

• Revise and finalize the guide based on inputs from VNGOC and the INCB 

Required knowledge, skills, and competencies:

The consultant should have demonstrated relevant knowledge of the international drug control scheme and its bodies, as well as excellent research, analytical and writing skills in English. Other languages are a bonus, as is a proven ability to write in an accessible way. 

At the contracting stage, VNGOC will require evidence of self-employment, such as a certificate or similar document certifying the consultant pays their own social charges.  

Timeframe and Renumeration:

VNGOC estimates that this project will require 10 working days. All work must be completed by 30th April 2023, with the initial draft submitted by 10th March 2023.  

The guideline fee for this work is EUR 1,000 to 2,000, and offers that include discounted, charitable rates or pro bono elements are particularly welcomed.

To apply for this consultancy, please submit a cover letter (including a price quotation or offer) and your CV in English, as well as two relevant samples of your work by 31st January 2023 to info [at] vngoc [dot] org (subject: NGO%20guide%20to%20INCB%20country%20visits%20-%20short-term%20consultancy) (info[at]vngoc[dot]org).