The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Department of Psychiatry is based on the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford – a friendly, welcoming place of work with an international reputation for excellence. The Department has a substantial research programme, with major funding from Medical Research Council (MRC), Wellcome Trust and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and provides highly rated medical training in psychiatry.  The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox.  

We are looking to recruit 2 research assistants to work on a programme funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) and the Wellcome Trust exploring the effects of conventional antidepressants and novel therapeutic strategies in depression. 

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme 
• 38 days annual leave 
• A comprehensive range of childcare services 
• Family leave schemes 
• Cycle loan scheme 
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans 
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs 

About the Role

The post is funded for 12 months and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.  

You will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the research project.  You will recruit and screen patients with depression as well as healthy participants. Outcome measures involve changes in cognition and emotional processing, measured using fMRI, behavioural cognitive testing and physiological measures.  This study will require adherence to Good Clinical Practice and liaison with medical and nursing professionals at the NIHR Clinical Research Faculty.

About You

You will have a first degree in relevant discipline (e.g. Neuroscience, Psychology).  Demonstrable research experience, including the ability to independently manage the day-to-day running of a research project including scheduling assessment sessions and liaising with other researchers and staff at multiple sites is essential.  You will also possess sufficient specialist knowledge in cognitive neuroscience, psychopharmacology or clinical psychology and experience running psychological tasks in human participants.  A Master’s degree in a relevant subject and experience of analysing fMRI data would be desirable.

The Policy and Research Intern will work in collaboration with the Ontario Brain Institute and CCSA’s research and policy teams. The intern will help establish a national network for Canada’s brain economy and will work with the network to identify opportunities for policy action, partnerships, and innovation in this emerging sector. This six-month internship is designed not only to contribute to research, analysis, and policy development but also to give the successful candidate meaningful exposure to research management, product development, governance, and administration. The position is well-suited for someone who wants to bridge advanced academic training with real-world policy, strategy, and innovation experience. 

The internship offers direct experience in policy development, strategy, and innovation, exposure to governance, research management, and partnerships, opportunities to present work to leaders and partners in the brain economy space, and mentorship and career development in applied policy and innovation.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Research and Evidence Gathering

• Conduct literature reviews and jurisdictional scans on policies and practices shaping the brain economy.
• Identify and assess Canadian and international models of community action and innovation.
• Identify and gather indicators and data / statistics to support the Canadian brain story including productivity, workplace, health, economic and social impacts.
• Identify, gather and analyze relevant data and evidence relating to scientific (neurological and brain health), economic (lost productivity, workplace losses), social (health, substance use) narratives to support the Canadian brain story.
• Prepare evidence review of brain economy trends, opportunities, and best practices.

Policy and Framework Development

• Draft evidence-based policy options and strategic recommendations in line with Government of Canada priorities.
• Contribute to the design of a practical Community Action Framework that supports collaboration with Canadian partners.
• Prepare a set of actionable, evidence-based options to guide decision-makers in advancing the Brain Economy.
• Develop briefing materials to support discussions between the CCSA and partners towards developing a Draft Community Action Framework on the Brain Economy.

Mapping and Engagement of Key Collaborators and Partners

• Identify and profile Canadian partners and collaborators across government, academia, private sector, non-profit, Indigenous, and community-based organizations.
• Support engagement strategies and prepare briefing materials.

Writing and Knowledge Translation

• Develop reports, briefing notes, and presentations tailored to decision-makers, funders, and community audiences.

Innovation and Professional Exposure

• Participate in activities that provide insight into product development, business development, governance, finance, and research management.

Location: Remote, based in the UK
Reports to:  CEO
Hours:  20-25 hours per week
Salary: £29,000 per annum (pro-rata)

Role Purpose

The Operations Assistant will play a central role in ensuring the smooth running of the organisation by managing operational, HR, and administrative functions. This role will support staff across the organisation, coordinate resources, and act as the main point of contact for internal and external operational matters.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operations & Administration

• Organise and hold regular staff meetings, including preparing the agenda and compiling notes and follow up summary documents.
• Ensure compliance with data protection legislation and organisational policies.
• Maintain oversight of office equipment, supplies, and facilities management.
• Manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring value for money and effective service delivery.
• Review and check expenses are in line with our expenses policy.

2. Governance & Board Support

• Coordinate Board and committee meetings, including preparing agendas, papers, minutes and action items.
• Support governance processes and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with Mark Lacey, Legal Advisor where necessary.
• Create, monitor and update organisational policies.

3. Travel & Logistics

• Make travel bookings where requested in the most cost effective manner in line with relevant policies.
• Support the National Chapters team with travel arrangements if a large meeting is taking place.
• Organise the annual in person staff meeting including travel, location & food bookings.

4. Staff Support & wellbeing

• Coordinate staff development and wellbeing support systems, including appraisal meetings, manager check in meetings & well-being support.
• Complete HR administration, including liaising with the HR Consultant on contracts and associated contractual documentation in line with our policies and procedures.
• Support with recruitment, new starter onboarding, and induction processes.
• Support staff in using ISSUP tools, IT & working processes.
• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, seeking advice from our HR Consultant where required.

5. Support to the Chief Executive

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Screen and manage emails, calls, and messages, responding where appropriate.
• Draft, edit, and proofread documents, speeches, or correspondence.
• Draft or coordinate thank-you letters, updates, and briefings for donors or partners after major events or milestones.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Experience in HR, administration, or operations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident in working with confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and digital tools.
• Enjoyment of working in a busy but very friendly, relaxed team.

Desirable:

• Experience working in a charity, education, or public sector environment.
• Knowledge of governance support and board management.
• Familiarity with data protection and GDPR requirements.
• Experience supporting a remote based team.

How to apply: Send your CV and a short cover letter explaining your suitability for the role, 
experience and approach to work to recruitment [at] issup [dot] net by 8th December 2025.

If you have any questions regarding the role or the organisation, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

The ISSUP team work globally to build an open, friendly, accessible, supportive and motivating organisation for our members. Join the team to be part of this positive and rewarding environment!

Location: Remote, applicants must be based within UTC to UTC+2 time zones

Hours:  3 / 4 days a week (22.5 / 30hrs)
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum*, full time equivalent pro-rated to reflect number of working hours, dependent upon experience and location.

*Based upon UK based salary – will be adjusted based upon location

Organisation: International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) www.issup.net

Role Summary

This role is key to communicating our work, growing our membership, and ensuring ISSUP’s voice is engaging and accessible worldwide.

The postholder will be responsible for co-creation and implementation of the communications strategy to grow and support ISSUP members via social media communications, website & newsletter content plus printed assets.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be part of a Website & Communications team contributing to the tasks below.

1.     General:

• Create and implement the communications strategy
• Create and circulate the ISSUP newsletters
• Create ISSUP’s marketing materials
• Write and promote ISSUP news stories
• Create video / multimedia content
• Manage ISSUP’s social media accounts (Facebook, X & Linkedin)
• Increase members’ engagement via strong social media posts and interaction
• Monitor and assess communications data for reporting and improvements to ISSUP’s communications.
• Ensure ISSUP’s brand is appropriately presented across all external and internal communications
• Manage photo libraries and ensure rights compliance
• Maintain and update brand/style guidelines
• As a small team, we work closely together and appreciate contributions to other aspects of our work plan as and when required.

2.     Website:

• Manage and regularly update ISSUP website content: Write, edit, coordinate and publish engaging and high-quality content for our members and other important stakeholders
• Build relationships with content contributors to encourage their participation
• Join website meetings to review progress and contribute to development

3.     ISSUP Events:

• Support the creation of ISSUP event marketing materials and documents (e.g. flyers, presentations, programme booklet, certificates, etc.) for in-person events and webinarS
• Create and implement event communications strategy
• Coordinating with the events team and the National Chapter team to put out conference and programme information
• Provide on-site event coverage, including live social media updates, photography, and short video recordings to highlight key moments and increase audience engagement
• Potential to attend in person events to undertake communications and represent ISSUP
• Draft and issue press releases

4.     ISSUP National Chapters:

• Promote the National Chapters via ISSUP communications
• Support National Chapters to produce communications

5.     ISSUP Membership:

• Respond to communications with members on social media

Skills and Experience:

Working as part of a small team, you will be enjoy working within a team environment as well as being confident to work independently on tasks and projects. You will be an outstanding communicator with a proven ability to translate complex information into engaging content. Some knowledge of drug demand reduction or related healthcare fields would be helpful for this role but is not essential.

• 2-3 years’ experience of working in communications ideally in the NGO/charity sector
• Excellent producer of content. Able to understand ISSUP’s key messages and stakeholders and produce relevant and engaging content for website, newsletter, social media, leaflet, power points, etc.
• Excellent writing skills, including being able to write for different channels and audiences
• Experience of using website content management systems, social media tools and email marketing campaigns
• Experience of using communications data including website and social media analytics tools for reporting and analysis of ISSUP’s communications
• Knowledge of search engine optimisation (SEO)
• English speaking (native or CEFR C2)
• Show and use initiative
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Able to plan, organise and prioritise your own work
• Able to work under pressure of events or ISSUP communications deadlines
• Creative thinker, able to think outside the box and develop new and interesting concepts and ideas for action
• Team-player: Able to communicate and integrate within a small team
• Willing / able to travel internationally at least 1 – 2 times per year

If you are looking to apply and improve your communications and marketing skills with an internationally recognised organisation, please send your CV and a cover letter explaining your experience and suitability for this role to: recruitment [at] issup [dot] net (recruitment[at]issup[dot]net) by 8th December.

If you have any questions regarding the role or the organisation, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

The ISSUP team work globally to build an open, friendly, accessible, supportive and motivating organisation for our members. Join the team to be part of this positive and rewarding environment!

Location: Remote (applicants must be based within UTC-6 to UTC+2 time zones)

Duration: 12-month contract (renewable, subject to funding and performance)

Hours: Full time OR Two part time positions (one person focussing upon the Faith-Based activities and one upon Youth Project Development)

Salary: $48,000 - $60,000 based upon experience, location and hours worked

Organisation: International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP)

Position Summary

The Faith and Youth Project Coordinator will support the delivery of ISSUP’s Faith and Youth Workplan 2025–26, advancing engagement with faith-based and youth partners across regions.

The postholder will be responsible for organising, events, communications, and partnerships that strengthen substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives among faith communities and young people. This includes organising webinars and training events, supporting National Chapters, producing learning materials, and building networks that foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Key Responsibilities:

1.     Faith-Based Initiatives

• Coordinate regional and global faith-based activities including:
  • Knowledge exchange sessions with Catholic and faith-based leaders.
  • Virtual meetings and online networks for traditional leaders in Africa in collaboration with the African Union.
  • Skills-building workshops with mosque-based leaders.
  • Training activities for clergy and community leaders to deter youth involvement in illicit or criminal activity.
• Produce and promote webinars, podcasts, and online content relevant to faith-based substance use prevention.
• Moderate online discussions and networks supporting faith-based engagement.

2.     Youth Engagement and Network Development

• Support the development of a vibrant ISSUP Youth Network engaging adolescents, students, and young professionals.
• Organise webinars, newsletters, and online content tailored to youth audiences.
• Facilitate and encourage youth involvement in ISSUP’s in-person and virtual events (e.g., conferences, webinars, and National Chapter activities).
• Collaborate with youth and early-career organisations to create shared activities and resources.
• Support youth representation in National Chapter structures and promote leadership opportunities.

3.     Partnerships and Collaboration

• Engage and coordinate with faith-based organisations, National Chapters, and youth networks to implement workplan activities.
• Liaise with international partners to strengthen collaboration.
• Support event planning and logistics in coordination with ISSUP’s Events and Communications teams.

4.     Communications and Knowledge Management

• Contribute to the creation of online learning materials, success stories, and case studies for the ISSUP website and Knowledge Share.
• Ensure activities and dissemination of outcomes are accurately documented via newsletters, webinars, and social media.

5.     Monitoring and Reporting

• Track activity progress and report against the Faith and Youth Workplan indicators and deliverables.
• Contribute to quarterly and annual reports for donors, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation, databases, and records of partnerships and events.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Theology, Youth Development, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in project coordination, preferably within an NGO or international organisation.
• Experience working with faith-based organisations and/or youth development programs.
• Experience in communicating and building positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong written communication skills including writing reports, newsletters or social media posts.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages (French, Spanish, or Arabic) are an advantage.
• Organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
• Commitment to ISSUP’s mission of promoting evidence-based approaches to the substance use field.
• Ability to work effectively across diverse faith and cultural contexts.
• Professional integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment [at] issup [dot] net (recruitment[at]issup[dot]net) by 15th December 2025. Please ensure the following points are covered in your letter:

• Experience of providing support to young people / early careers professionals OR working with faith-based organisations to fulfil their role within community initiatives.
• A brief outline of a workplan to engage young people / early careers in the substance use workforce, developing them as future leaders OR to engage faith-based organisations and their staff in delivery substance use prevention, treatment, recovery support or supply reduction initiatives.
• An explanation of why you would suit this position and working for ISSUP.

First interviews are taking place 21st and 27th January

If you have any questions regarding the role or the organisation, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

The ISSUP team work globally to build an open, friendly, accessible, supportive and motivating organisation for our members. Join the team to be part of this positive and rewarding environment!

Under general supervision, the Research Assistant will work under general direction to support the Research team and Director with a variety of research activities across a range of different projects with the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA).

NCETA is an internationally recognised Research Centre that works as a catalyst for change in the alcohol and other drugs field. A collaborative venture between Flinders University and the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, NCETA is located within the College of Medicine and Public Health and is part of the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI) at Flinders University in South Australia. NCETA is a key national research centre in the alcohol and other drug field. The Centre works to reduce the harms from alcohol and other drugs from prevention through to treatment. A key focus of the Centre is workforce development (WFD).

The Research Assistant will work assist in supporting the program of research by conducting literature searches, assisting in the development of ethics applications and research materials, assisting with data collection, liaising with research participants, assisting with grant applications, analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, preparing drafts of research outputs (e.g., reports, manuscripts, and conference presentations), and supporting dissemination of research findings through NCETAs communications including newsletters, website and social media.

The Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies (CYAF) is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track (9-month appointment) Assistant Professor with a focus in the areas of rural mental health and/or substance use to begin August 2026. 

The successful candidate will bring expertise in research and teaching that will contribute to the national and international reputation of our programs, department, and university. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the Rural Drug Addiction Research (RDAR) Center (https://rdar.unl.edu/), an NIH-funded Center for Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE), to engage in cutting-edge research that builds on the strengths of the RDAR Center. The faculty member will be well positioned to leverage RDAR Center data to better understand the causes and consequences of substance use and related outcomes, and to inform prevention and intervention approaches.

The candidate’s teaching and research will complement existing departmental focus areas (e.g., early childhood education, child development, adolescent and young adulthood, trauma, and health disparities across the life course). The successful candidate will conduct innovative research and provide high-quality teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the Human Development and Family Studies and Global Family Health and Well-Being programs in the CYAF department. 

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science/Studies or a related social science field (e.g., Sociology, Psychology) by the time of appointment. The position emphasizes rural mental health and/or substance use, broadly defined. Applicants whose research addresses related factors, such as behavioral health disparities, access to care, community well-being, prevention, or intervention in rural contexts are encouraged to apply. Candidates should clearly explain how their research contributes to the broader field of rural mental health and/or substance use. Successful candidates will demonstrate clear evidence of, or the potential for, securing external funding in areas related to rural mental health, substance use, or closely connected topics.

The jobholder will work as a second national expert (SNE) under the supervision of the Head of the crime, markets and precursors (CMP) sector within the Policy, crime and markets (PCM) unit. The SNE will contribute to the development, further enhancement and promotion of the competences of the EUDA in drug markets, crime and security, particularly the practices of law enforcement. The post supports the EUDA's goal to contribute to a more secure Europe.

The successful applicant will be requested to perform the following main tasks and responsibilities:

• assist in the conceptualisation, development and implementation of the monitoring of drug markets and crime in Europe, particularly in the field of law enforcement;
• contribute to the development of high-quality data reporting tools and instruments;
• liaise with relevant operational, policy and information collection bodies at national, European and international levels and with relevant scientific EUDA staff;
• support the development of the EUDA Reference Group on drug markets and crime;
• analyse and report on European data on markets, crime and drug supply reduction;
• monitor and analyse the main developments in drug-supply reduction activities and policies in Europe with a particular focus on law enforcement bodies and organisations;
• carry out the administrative and organisational tasks necessary for the successful implementation of the above-mentioned activities and tasks (including the preparation of work plans, meetings, contracts and ad-hoc reporting tasks);
• represent the EUDA in relevant scientific and institutional meetings and training events;
• any other tasks assigned by the Head of sector or the Head of unit.

The jobholder may be required to contribute to other areas of work, according to the needs and priorities of the EUDA. To perform the duties of the post and ensure effective communication with the different actors and stakeholders involved, the main working language required for the job is English.

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 January 2026. 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, implementation and reporting;
• Support the development of a wide range of communication materials (e.g., flyer design, web stories) to increase visibility on the margin of related events, highlight CSU activities and impact;
• 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.

The Department of Neurosurgery invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant, Associate Professor or Full Professor. We seek outstanding scientists whose research centers on human cognition using invasive and/or non-invasive neuromodulation (e.g., DBS, SEEG/ECoG, TMS/tDCS, FUS) and electrophysiology (e.g., intracranial, EEG/MEG) or neuroimaging, with strong quantitative/computational approaches.

Focus Areas (cognitive, human neuromodulation, psychiatric and neurological neuromodulation)

We are especially interested in candidates whose work advances mechanistic understanding and treatment of cognitive dysfunction. Example domains include:

• Executive control (cognitive control, conflict monitoring, inhibitory control, task switching, working memory)
• Learning & decision-making (reinforcement learning, valuation, risk/loss aversion, habit/goal-directed control, credit assignment)
• Attention & arousal (vigilance, selective/sustained attention, cognitive fatigue, mind-wandering)
• Memory systems (episodic/semantic, encoding–retrieval dynamics, consolidation, sleep–memory interactions)
• Language & higher cognition (speech/language, social cognition, metacognition)
• Affective–cognitive interactions (motivation, apathy, reward sensitivity, affective bias)

Translational goals that align with campus strengths is welcome, e.g., Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders (DBS), epilepsy (SEEG/ECoG mapping), OCD/depression (DBS/TMS), Tourette/dystonia, TBI/stroke, MCI/Alzheimer’s, addiction, and anxiety/PTSD, with emphasis on cognitive endpoints, biomarkers, and closed-loop strategies.

Ideal candidates have an interest in investigating the neural mechanisms of cognitive, affective, or decision processes in humans through carefully designed behavioral tasks, rigorous signal processing, and computational modeling. We especially encourage applicants whose work complements and extend our strengths in neurosurgery, neurology, psychiatry, biomedical engineering, and imaging, and who will engage in collaborative team science across the Anschutz Medical Campus. Successful applicants are expected to lead a vigorous, externally funded research program and to participate in professional and graduate teaching.

The Department of Behavioral Sciences and Criminal Justice at Minot State University invites applications for a tenure-track in-person position in the Mental Health and Substance Use Counseling program, launching August 2026 pending HLC approval.

This is a 9-month appointment. Core duties include teaching both traditional face-to-face and online synchronous graduate core courses in the Mental Health and Substance Use Counseling master's program. Other responsibilities of core faculty within the department include academic advising, scholarly productivity, college service, collaboration, accreditation-related activities, promotion of the program and the college, and other duties as assigned by the program coordinator and department chair.  

The department values collegiality, student engagement, and inclusive excellence in teaching and mentorship. Candidates with demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and preparing counselors to serve diverse communities are especially encouraged to apply.  
 

The Overdose Prevention Engagement Network (OPEN) at the University of Michigan invites applications from exceptional early-career research investigators for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pharmacoepidemiology and Pain/Opioid Outcomes Research. This two-year, mentored training program provides intensive, hands-on experience in real-world data analysis, causal inference, and comparative effectiveness research with direct application to improving pain care, opioid stewardship, and substance use treatment across clinical and public health settings. 

Fellows will gain deep expertise in advance pharmaco-epidemiological methodologies, claims and linked administrative data, and evaluation of controlled substance prescribing patterns and outcomes in acute and chronic pain populations. Training includes analytic skill development, manuscript preparation, project management, and grant writing, supported by mentorship from NIH-, PCORI-, and CDC-funded investigators within a nationally recognized research network. Through close collaboration with faculty mentors, fellows will clarify a research focus, build an individualized career development plan, and product work that directly informs policy and practice. The programs goal is to prepare fellows for independent, externally funded academic careers in pharmacoepidemiology or health services research.  

Successful candidates may come from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds and have prior experience working in clinical research, clinical implementation, and/or public health. Selection will be based on scholarly potential and compatibility with interests of a faculty mentor. Candidates from all backgrounds and disciplines are encouraged to apply. We seek to engage talented researchers with wide ranging perspectives and diverse research and life experiences to help further our mission.

The Research and Policy Analyst use their foundational research training and experience to conduct substance use and addiction-related research projects working closely with senior researchers and with guidance/support from their supervisor. The RPA I leads the key steps in research studies including contributing to ethics applications, writing literature and evidence reviews and research reports, and conducting data collection and analyses. The RPA I prepares presentations and other means of promoting research results. The RPA I uses effective time management and organizational skills to complete projects in a timely manner, and to balance involvement in multiple concurrent projects. The RPA I works independently as well as collaboratively with other researchers and staff from other divisions at CCSA. 

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Research 

• Plans, leads, and conducts research projects applying the appropriate research methods, data collection and analytical techniques with some supervision
• Collects and verifies data following protocols determined by the project lead.
• Extracts data from a variety of sources such as literature, databases, data inventories etc. for both primary studies as well as research knowledge syntheses
• Performs quantitative and/or qualitative data analyses
• Conducts or identifies existing research knowledge syntheses to inform policy and practice using knowledge of critical appraisal and analysis methods
• Contributes to identifying data needs and sources for agreements with external organizations or government bodies to obtain access to data
• Demonstrates some understanding of sex, gender, equity, diversity and inclusion (SGBA+) principles and analysis in research studies.
• Writes research reports in a range of formats (evidence summary, drug summaries, technical reports, etc.)
• Contributes to research ethics applications
• Scans literature and credible information sources to keep up to date in their project topic areas

Communication 

• Writes to a strong scientific standard with a high level of English literacy.
• Writes content and develops materials for presentations, webinars, workshops, etc.
• Writes material for CCSA expert committee packages, working groups and partner meetings and may attend meetings as an observer to gain an understanding of the stakeholder priority issues.
• Presents at conferences and other opportunities for presentations related to their project subject matter
• Communicates and interacts professionally with CCSA staff across all divisions, as well as external partners.

 Outreach and Networking 

• Identifies events related to project topic areas to determine opportunities for networking and presenting research results
• Develops rationale for presenting research results to stakeholder groups
• Identifies researchers who align with project topic areas to build a network of research contacts and defines their potential role with CCSA.

Project Management 

• Develops project plans determining scope, timelines, and budget of projects.
• Manages time and workload to meet milestone targets and complete projects to deadlines.
• Attends project meetings and staff meetings to keep updated, report on project timelines, and understand organizational factors that may influence projects.
• Works effectively with research team members and other divisions during the review and publication process to integrate feedback and navigate steps to publication in a timely manner.

This position profile is designed to provide an overview of the main responsibilities for the role. Other responsibilities not identified in this position profile may be assigned based on the person’s experience and operational requirements.

Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO, www.youthhubs.ca) is a network of 32, Integrated Youth Services (IYS) hub networks that currently operate in 40 communities, where young people ages 12 to 25 years have walk-in access to youth-centered, community-based mental health and wellness services.

YWHO engages youth, family members, service providers, and other partners through a co-creation process, enhancing the relevance, acceptability, and youth friendliness of services. The hubs are provincially consistent in core features and locally led and adapted to offer and connect to a range of evidence-based services—mental health care, substance use health services, primary care, education, employment, housing, peer support, family support and care navigation—in youth-friendly spaces. Outcomes are rigorously evaluated within and across hubs, focusing on positive outcomes in areas of wellness important to youth and their families.

Position Description

Reporting to the Manager of Site Implementation and working closely with the Director of Clinical Practice and Implementation at YWHO, the Integration and Implementation Lead will lead the development of consistent, high quality knowledge, evidence, and resources to support capacity building, decision-making, program development and implementation relating to youth mental health and substance use and the YWHO model of care. The Lead will be responsible for leading the development and review of knowledge products and resources to support integrated knowledge exchange and the management and mobilization of knowledge amongst service providers, knowledge users, researchers, policy makers, community members, and additional YWHO stakeholders. The Lead will oversee the development, refinement, evaluation and mobilization of curricula and training materials for YWHO Networks and partners across Ontario, including onboarding, coaching and supervision to the Knowledge Mobilization team within the YWHO PO in collaboration with YWHO Leadership team.

The Integration and Implementation Lead will lead a variety of activities, including:

• Gathering, analyzing and synthesizing research, evidence and other forms of knowledge to inform best practices for youth with substance use and/or mental health concerns, practice innovations and capacity building initiatives.
• Planning, designing and developing curricula for trainings, workshops, and other knowledge exchange activities for YWHO staff, partners and additional service providers across the province.
• Creating and conducting needs assessments and environmental scans, identify key competencies needed for the implementation of all YWHO core components, define educational goals, objectives, and methodologies, and determine training formats.
• Determining and allocating work assignments of Knowledge Mobilization staff and providing direction, support and coaching to team staff in collaboration with the Manager of Site Implementation, Manager of Evaluation and other relevant members of the YWHO Leadership team.
• Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with key partners at the local, provincial and national level and working closely with YWHO partners and other experts to guide this work.
• Working in collaboration with the Manager of Site Implementation and the Manager of Evaluation to establish evaluation plans for knowledge exchange activities.
• Participating in the development of the youth mental health field in Ontario and Canada though conference presentations and workshops.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key internal and external partners involved in child and youth mental health and substance use programming and knowledge exchange work.
• Knowing and ensuring that all CAMH policies and the Code of Conduct are observed and applied by staff.

Other duties will apply. The Lead will have an understanding of the social determinants of health and the principles of health equity and how they apply in the context of evidence and knowledge exchange. The Lead will support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements.

The Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) at the University of Houston invites applicants whose research, scholarship, and teaching advance the social work profession and contribute to achieving this mission for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.

Successful candidates are expected to develop and maintain a dynamic, externally funded research program and strong record of high-impact scholarship (e.g., publications, presentations, etc.).

We are especially interested in applicants whose teaching, research and scholarship align with the following areas:

• Health equity/social determinants of health, Aging/Gerontological Social Work, Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Addiction Services,
• Intersections of artificial intelligence (AI), human-centered design, and the future of social work—driving transformative approaches to ethical use, practice, education, and research that makes an impact..
• Macro practice/Workforce expansion, social policy/advocacy, Community Innovation and Global Efforts, and leadership development

We are seeking bold, forward-thinking applicants who will help advance our growing programs while envisioning new and innovative pathways to expand and transform the social work workforce. We are interested in candidates with a background in rigorous research methods that can support the College’s mission.

We seek visionary colleagues to join a dynamic faculty united in advancing excellence, innovation, and student success. The successful candidate will help shape the future of our programs through engaged service, program leadership, and curriculum design, and help to create transformative learning experiences that empower the next generation of social work practitioners, leaders, researchers, advocates, and healers.
 

This is an exciting opportunity to join the newly formed Bath Mental Health Research Group (MHRG) at the University of Bath. The MHRG is funded for an initial 5 years by the NIHR (National Institute for Health Research). The focus of our work is applied research aged 12-25 aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people in the local region.

This post builds on our previous findings (Cozier et al., 2025, Addiction) showing that approximately one in six vapes seized in English schools contained synthetic cannabinoids or ‘Spice’.

This post will support further drug testing work, with a particular focus on our local region, emerging drug trends, and the development of interventions.

We have a clear commitment to skills training and career development for all research staff in the MHRG. You will work under the supervision of world-leading clinicians and academics. The Bath MHRG is partnering with the Universities of Bristol and Exeter (as part of the GW4 network) to deliver this project and there may be opportunities to work with researchers at partner institutions. You will also have opportunities to receive further research training (e.g., in PPIE or good clinical practice).

Our partnering, charity UK SMART Recovery, provides free, science-based, weekly mutual-aid support for 5000 people recovering from addictive behaviours. This Accelerated Knowledge Transfer Partnership will carry out a process evaluation of an intensive recovery event which innovatively combines SMART principles with equine therapy, over the course of two weekends.

Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

1. Liaise with our knowledge exchange partners and recruit participants.
2. Conduct in-depth interviews in person across the UK or online.
3. Ensure the accuracy of digital transcripts and conduct thematic analyses of these.
4. Lead on disseminating findings in formats that are (i) useful for UK SMART Recovery and (ii) contribute new knowledge to the field.   

Additionally, it will explore systematically with a variety of stakeholders the feasibility of integrating SMART principles into intensive recovery events, providing a codified framework and toolkit to the charity, in support of future similar endeavors. In so doing, it will create a repeatable operational model to broaden the support UKSR offers and to partner with other organisations in therapeutic delivery.

As this is an accelerated funding scheme, you must be able to start immediately.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Rebecca Monk, Professor in Psychology at Monkre [at] edgehill [dot] ac [dot] uk (Monkre[at]edgehill[dot]ac[dot]uk)

The University of Houston Tillman J Fertitta Family College of Medicine (UHCOM) announces a post-doctoral research fellowship in the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences. The position is available beginning September 1, 2025 or after to work with James H. Bray, PhD in his Family Health Laboratory and other BSS faculty. The FH Lab investigates family and developmental factors that influence adult, child and adolescent adjustment, behavioral problems, alcohol and substance abuse, and health. In addition, the lab develops and evaluates prevention and intervention methods that promote healthy behaviors and ameliorate problem behaviors and substance use in family and school settings. The lab is currently using AI to develop apps for evaluation and intervention for substance use problems in collaboration with computer scientists.

Post doc is expected to work full-time for one year, with possible extension to two years. Post doc will help Dr. Bray manage his laboratory, conduct new studies, conduct analyses of existing databases and help prepare grant applications for future funding. Post doc will help with laboratory development, organization and training. Post doc will also help supervise students and other trainees.

Post doc needs to have advanced data analytic skills including structural equation modeling, growth curve modeling, and longitudinal data analyses (using MPlus) and be interested in applying those to existing data sets. Existing datasets include the following: Development Issues in Stepfamilies Research Project, Adolescent Alcohol and Substance Use Research Project, Pregnant and Post-partum women in recovery, Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Project.

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.

1. Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
2. Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
3. May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
4. May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
5. May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
6. Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
7. May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
8. Performs other job-related duties as required.

MQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. No experience is required.

The Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Community and Health Sciences has a growing reputation as a leading educational provider for undergraduate and postgraduate professional Psychology programmes. The Faculty of Community and Health Sciences is seeking to permanently appoint a Senior Lecturer/ Lecture within the Department of Psychology.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibilities: 

• Teaching and learning at the Undergraduate and Psychology Honours level.
• Teaching on either the professional Master's Clinical or Research Psychology programme (depending on registration)
• Research supervision of Psychology Honours and Master's level students.
• Research supervision of doctoral-level students, if in possession of a PhD.
• Clinical and/or psychometry supervision of Master's level students if senior psychologist status was achieved.
• Participation in research, curriculum development and staff development.
• Developing industry and academic partnerships.
• Participation in community engagement
• Responsible for administrative duties within the department, faculty and the university.

The University of North Florida (UNF), Department of Public Health is seeking an Assistant Professor for a 9-month tenure track position in the CACREP accredited master's program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), to start in fall 2026. The teaching load is two courses in fall, two courses in spring, with summer teaching available for additional pay. Position responsibilities include teaching graduate courses, conducting and publishing research in areas of expertise, seeking extramural funding, and performing university, community, and professional service. This is a full-time campus based CMHC faculty position with 50% assigned time for teaching, 40% assigned time for scholarly activity, and 10% assigned time for service.

Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 3, 2026.