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This is one of several researcher posts which will be or are currently being advertised by the Addictions PRU across King's College London, University of Sheffield and University of Glasgow. You should apply to all posts that interest you as we cannot transfer applications between roles. 

We would like to appoint a Post-doctoral Researcher to play a key role within a new Addictions Policy Research Unit (PRU). The Addictions PRU has recently been commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care for England, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, and starts in January 2024 for an initial 5-year period.   

The PRU is a collaboration involving 10 UK universities led from the Addictions Department at King’s College London (KCL), the University of Sheffield’s Alcohol Research Group and the University of Glasgow’s Gambling Glasgow Research Centre. Its aim is to inform policymaking relating to alcohol, tobacco and nicotine, other drugs, and gambling. Research conducted within the PRU will draw on a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods, and will incorporate different disciplinary perspectives including public health, epidemiology, psychology, health economics, operational research and psychiatry. The PRU will particularly focus on research that relates to public policy and practice and, especially, research that can play an important role in guiding future policymaking.   

We are looking to appoint a Post-doctoral Researcher focusing on nicotine and tobacco research. You will be based at King’s College London and work closely with Dr Leonie Brose in the Nicotine Research Group to develop and deliver the aspects of the PRU related to nicotine and tobacco policy. The Nicotine Research Group is a friendly and vibrant part of the Addictions Department at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London. The group is led by Professor Ann McNeill (PRU Co-Director) and conducts research with impact on policy and practice.  

You will be part of a team of pre- and post-doctoral researchers working with colleagues at King’s, Sheffield and Glasgow, as well as our wider network of Co-Investigators and Collaborators across other UK universities, on this and potentially other areas of the PRU. You may also collaborate with clinical groups and service providers, commissioners and policymakers across the UK. As a member of the PRU you will also benefit from a dedicated training fund and membership of the Addictions PRU Academy, which will provide training and career development opportunities to early career researchers and other collaborators in the PRU.  

You should have a PhD (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline and experience of research related to nicotine or other addictive products (which could be public health-oriented rather than focused on addiction). You should also have a strong grounding in quantitative, qualitative and systematic review methods, although you may specialise in one of these.  You will also have an understanding of how the value of specific research outputs can be assessed and also how they can be valuably influential to the policymaking process. You should be a clear and balanced communicator and committed to the need to bring science to the fore in the considerations which need to be incorporated into key decision-making at the level of local and national policy. The successful appointee will be expected to be reliable and efficient and also to have good inter-personal as well as organisational skills. 

This post will be offered on a full-time, fixed term contract for 2 years.

This is one of several researcher posts which will be or are currently being advertised by the Addictions PRU across King's College London, University of Sheffield and University of Glasgow. You should apply to all posts that interest you as we cannot transfer applications between roles.  

We would like to appoint a Post-doctoral Researcher to play a key role within a new Addictions Policy Research Unit (PRU). The Addictions PRU has recently been commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care for England, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, and starts in January 2024 for an initial 5-year period.  

 The PRU is a collaboration involving 10 UK universities led from the Addictions Department at King’s College London (KCL), the University of Sheffield’s Alcohol Research Group and the University of Glasgow’s Gambling Glasgow Research Centre. Its aim is to inform policymaking relating to alcohol, tobacco and nicotine, other drugs, and gambling. Research conducted within the PRU will draw on a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods, and will incorporate different disciplinary perspectives including public health, epidemiology, psychology, health economics, operational research and psychiatry. The PRU will particularly focus on research that relates to public policy and practice and, especially, research that can play an important role in guiding future policymaking. 

We are looking to appoint a Post-doctoral Research focusing on illicit and non-medical use of drugs research. The person appointed will be based in the Addictions Department at King’s College London (KCL) and will report to Professor Sir John Strang (‘drugs’ lead for the PRU), through whom there will be accountability to the PRU’s management team. The appointee will also work with Dr Tom Freeman (deputy PPIE lead, and based at the University of Bath), with specific working responsibilities for individual studies likely influenced by specific areas of expertise (e.g. John Strang with strength on opiates and harm reduction and public policy; Tom Freeman with strength on cannabis and public health and policy). You will be part of a team of pre- and post-doctoral researchers, collaborating with colleagues across the PRU working in various universities, clinical groups and service providers, commissioners and policymakers across the UK. 

You will have a good understanding of addictive behaviours, of public policy and practice at national as well as at local level, and of sources of research which can inform and guide the process of formation of public policy. You will also have established research skills relevant to this work, and a mature understanding of how the value of specific research outputs can be assessed and also how they can be valuably influential to the policymaking process. You should be a clear and balanced communicator and committed to the need to bring science to the fore in the considerations which need to be incorporated into key decision-making at the level of local and national policy. The successful appointee will be expected to be reliable and efficient and also to have good inter-personal as well as organisational skills.

This post will be offered on a full-time, fixed term contract for 2 years.

Job Description:

The Director of Certification & Testing is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the domestic and international certification processes, and management of the Testing Department which is within the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP), under the auspices of NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. The Director of Certification & Testing will be responsible for the development and distribution of certification products within the guidelines of NCC AP and NAADAC. NCC AP operates as an independent body for all matters involving NAADAC’s substance use disorders counselor credentialing and endorsement programs at the national and international levels.

Company Description

NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, represents the professional interests of more than 100,000 addiction counselors, educators and other addiction-focused health care professionals in the United States, Canada and abroad. NAADAC’s members are addiction counselors, educators, and other addiction-focused health care professionals, who specialize in addiction prevention, treatment, recovery support and education. An important part of the healthcare continuum, NAADAC members and its 47 state and international affiliates work to create healthier individuals, families and communities through prevention, intervention, quality treatment and recovery support.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health or a behavioral health discipline, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in substance use disorders or related field as a practitioner or manager.
• Hold a license or credential as an Addictions Counselor or in a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in management, review and coordination of certification/licensing products and procedures.
• Knowledge of application and interpretation of ethical standards and practices in substance use disorders.
• Experience as a supervisor or manager.
• Knowledge and experience in developing and monitoring department budgets.
• Experience with working with Board of Directors and Certification Boards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage tasks independently.
• Possess interpersonal skills which will promote development and enrichment of the certification department and the association.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills which will aid in growth of credentialing products and materials.
• Demonstrated writing skills at a variety of levels (reports, contracts, and emails.)
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence.
• Ability to implement and learn new skills and concepts quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects and assignments on a timely basis.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work with a diverse staff and contribute to the mission of NAADAC.
• Demonstrated track record of flexibility; ability to adapt and react quickly to unexpected changes, prioritize tasks with excellent organization skills and time management skills, anticipate problems, provide creative solutions, and meet deadlines in challenging situations.
• Effective communication, relationship management, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to support excellent customer service with all departments.

Job Description

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Collaborative Center to Advance Health Services (the Collaborative) at the School of Nursing and Health Studies at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is recruiting a Grant Project Coordinator. The professional in this position will serve as a project coordinator for federally funded grant projects in the Collaborative. This position will execute the day-to-day operational and administrative aspects of projects and should have excellent organisation and communication skills. The professional in this position will need to be flexible, as the work often evolves and changes as priority areas emerge. For example, the person in this position may support project teams, coordinating calls, taking notes, and following-up on action items. The individual may support the development of reports by collecting information from various sources, organising data, and formatting documents for final submission. Another example is that the person may organize subject matter experts to develop a panel presentation and coordinate the logistics to deliver the presentation via a webinar platform. The work will be varied but will fall under the umbrella of supporting the leadership and teams on the project to successfully execute all deliverables.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in coordinating training and technical assistance projects, preferably related to substance use treatment and/or peer recovery services, but will consider other areas, such as public health, behavioural health, or reproductive health.
• Capacity to successfully contribute to teams while also able to work independently.
• Organised and detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills. Exercises sound judgment.
• Adept at thinking strategically, analytically, and creatively. Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify challenges and research and recommend solutions.
• Ability to work with multiple priorities and due dates using a project management calendar.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals with diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, and with a variety of personalities.
• Flexible and willing to take on new tasks.
• Tech savvy with experience in Microsoft Office and a knack for learning new software and technologies (e.g., Zoom Conferencing, Adobe Acrobat, Google tools, Salesforce).

Job Description

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Collaborative Center to Advance Health Services (the Collaborative) at the School of Nursing and Health Studies at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is recruiting a Grant Project Coordinator. The professional in this position will serve as a project coordinator for federally funded grant projects in the Collaborative. This position will execute the day-to-day operational and administrative aspects of projects and should have excellent organisation and communication skills. The professional in this position will need to be flexible, as the work often evolves and changes as priority areas emerge. For example, the person in this position may coordinate the moving parts involved in ensuring events go smoothly, handling the details before the event as well as the day-of logistics. The individual may support project teams, coordinating calls, taking notes, and following-up on action items. The individual may support the development of reports by collecting information from various sources, organising data, and formatting documents for final submission. The work will be varied but will fall under the umbrella of supporting the leadership and teams on the project to successfully execute all deliverables.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in event planning and coordination for both in-person and virtual events of all sizes.
• Capacity to successfully contribute to teams while also able to work independently.
• Organised and detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills. Exercises sound judgment.
• Adept at thinking strategically, analytically, and creatively. Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify challenges and research and recommend solutions.
• Ability to work with multiple priorities and due dates using a project management calendar.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals with diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, and with a variety of personalities.
• Flexible and willing to take on new tasks.
• Tech savvy with experience in Microsoft Office and a knack for learning new software and technologies (e.g., Zoom Conferencing, Adobe Acrobat, Google tools, Salesforce).