The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks: - Cary out a comprehensive review of the literature, both scientific (published in peer-reviewed journals) and grey (national reports and other accessible publications), and of available data from international, regional and national institutions or organizations, including from the annual report questionnaire;

• Develop an outline of the online segment of the WDR on drug demand and health consequences;
• Analyse available data and produce global, regional and national estimates on drug demand and health consequences;

UNODC’s flagship report, the World Drug Report (WDR) is an annual publication, which aims to improve the understanding of the world drug problem and to contribute towards fostering greater international cooperation for countering its effect on health, governance and security. The Report is made of a number of booklets and include an online segment. Each year the Report provides an overview of the world drug situation with regard to the illicit cultivation and production of drugs, as well as their trafficking and use; it also includes thematic chapters that highlight an area of interest from a research and policy perspective. The World Drug Report is produced by the Research and Trend Analysis Branch, with the Research and Knowledge Production Section in the lead and involvement of expert staff across the Branch and in other Branches/Divisions across UNODC. The purpose of the assignment is to produce an analysis of global and regional trends in drug demand and health consequences for the World Drug Report and contribute to its integration into the 2026 edition. This consultancy will be home-based. The consultant will work under the overall guidance of the Chief of the Research and Knowledge Production Section, and under the supervision of the Statistician on drugs in the Data, Analytics and Statistics Section, and in close collaboration with other colleagues from the Research and Trend Analysis Branch, Division of Policy Analysis (DPA). The output of the consultancy will aim at presenting the current situation and trends regarding drug use and health consequences both at the global and regional levels as well as contributing to analysis of the latest developments.

UTHealth Houston's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences' Center for Neurobehavioral Research on Addiction (CNRA) is looking to hire a research assistant to support studies dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of substance use disorders. Our team is dynamic and multidisciplinary, where you will get to work with experts from fields such as addiction psychiatry, psychology, medicine, counseling, nursing, pharmacy, and research.

Position Summary:

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

Position Key Accountabilities:

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

The Medical Research Council (MRC) has recently funded a Four-year, £1.5M cohort study, that is studying the impact of e-cigarettes on immune and epithelial cells within the lungs of smokers trying to quit using e-cigarettes. 

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide, and a risk factor for many diseases. With an ageing population, the profound economic and health burden of smoking-related disease continues to increase. E-cigarettes are an effective, NICE recommended smoking cessation tool yet the long-term effects of vaping remain uncertain. Our short-term exposure studies have shown the deleterious effects of e-cigarette exposure on innate immune cell function (neutrophils, alveolar macrophages), suggesting potential harm from chronic exposure. 

This project aims to address this knowledge gap by recruiting a cohort of healthy smokers aiming to quit smoking using e-cigarettes, to provide critical data needed to determine safety and to inform personal choice, public debate, and policy. This longitudinal cohort study will evaluate accumulation of toxins in the airways, changes in epithelial and innate immune cell functions during smoking cessation, by combining a multi-omic approach with whole-cell effector functions and characterise changes in the respiratory microbiome. 

This post will require the Research Fellow to work closely with clinical scientists to deliver this cohort study within the laboratory of Dr Aaron Scott. The Research Fellow will contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within this research project. 

Role Summary

• Work within specified research grants and projects, specifically an ongoing research project that is investigating how immune cells are change after smoking cessation and how they are affected by continued exposure to e-cigarettes.
• Operate within area of specialism, specifically supporting the work undertaken by Dr Scott that is investigating the impact of the exposome (smoke, e-cigarette vapour, pollution) on respiratory immune health.
• Integrate with clinical team to deliver a patient cohort study, including appropriate record keeping. 
• Analyse and interpret research findings and results. 
• Contribute to public understanding of the discipline.
• Contribute to generating funding

Are you an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist with a passion for supporting individuals affected by substance use and co-occurring mental health needs? Would you like to lead a dedicated clinical team in Lancashire, helping to shape and deliver evidence-based treatment in a compassionate, person-centred way?

We’re looking for a Consultant Addictions Psychiatrist to join Change Grow Live (CGL) and play a pivotal role in our Lancashire service. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to providing high-quality, recovery-focused care within a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment.

If you share our vision - where people are seen for their potential, not judged by their problems, and want to drive our mission - to transform lives, by providing services built on evidence and compassion rooted in the communities we serve, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join CGL in Lancashire ?

• Relocation support available – Recognising the importance of this senior medical position, we are prepared to discuss a relocation package for outstanding candidates. This support is designed to ensure a seamless transition and reflects our commitment to attracting clinical talent to the organisation
• Be part of a collaborative and compassionate team, working with local partners to meet the needs of our community.
• Contribute to an organisation that values innovation, evidence-based practice, and professional development.

Over the past decade, UNDP’s Hub on LGBTI+ and Key Populations has led implementation of several important multi-country and regional initiatives in Africa, involving a combination of key populations, LGBTI issues, human rights, law, and inclusive governance. The Hub manages these various Africa-focused projects under the umbrella brand, #WeBelongAfrica. This consolidated approach for key populations, LGBTI, issues, human rights and inclusive governance is expected to create a much-needed synergy between UNDP’s different projects; provides a common vision and purpose that can be shared across communities, governments, and development partners; and contributes to UNDP’s portfolio approach.

#WeBelongAfrica currently consolidates three distinct projects: the Sweden-funded “Inclusive Governance Initiative” (IGI); the Netherlands funded “Southern Africa Young Key Population Initiative” (YKP); and the African component of the German-funded “LGBTI Inclusion Index”.   Moving forward, a fourth project is being added to the portfolio, the Africa components of the global “Drug Policy Project” funded by the Open Societies Foundation. The YKP project focuses on strengthening the capacity of young key population groups in southern Africa to engage in policy dialogue and advocacy related to their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) with their national governments; sub-regional bodies such as the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC); regional institutions including the African Union (AU) and the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR); and relevant national human rights institutions.  IGI includes a similar emphasis on capacity development of civil society groups and facilitation of engagement of such groups with these institutions, although IGI focuses only on LGBTI groups.  The current phase of the Inclusion Index focuses on strengthening the collection, analysis, and use of LGBTI-related data in seven countries globally, including South Africa, Namibia, Kenya and Cote d’Ivoire in Africa.  The “Drug Policy Project” supports implementation of the UN System Common Position on Drugs, recognizing that people who use drugs are an important key population in the HIV response. UNDP’s role is to advance evidence-informed, rights-based, and health-oriented reforms to drug policy, with Ghana and South Africa identified as priority countries in Africa.

This ToR outlines the roles of a programme analyst to support the LGBTI+ and Key Population Hub team in implementing relevant regional activities related to the Drug Policy Project, the LGBTI Inclusion Index and the Inclusive Governance Initiative, with particular attention to those activities that will take place within South Africa.

The University of Houston College of Pharmacy invites qualified applicants to apply for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Research Assistant Professor in the Prescription Drug Misuse Education and Research (PREMIER) Center. We are seeking outstanding individuals with a solid track interest in scholarship and expertise in the fields of substance use disorders, prescription drug misuse, pain management, or clinical research. The successful candidate will be involved in increasing scholarship productivity within the Center, increasing the national recognition of the College, and building a research enterprise that fits within the mission of the Center.

The mission of the PREMIER Center, founded in December 2018, is to improve patient outcomes by providing education on safe and effective controlled substance prescription use and to serve as a catalyst for collaborative research efforts optimizing pharmacotherapy to manage pain and substance use disorders. It is the only research center with this focus housed in a college of pharmacy in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center (TMC).

The position is fully funded by the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive start up package will be provided. We are looking for talented personnel who will strengthen and provide synergies with our current areas of research related to prevention, treatment, and harm reduction related to the mission of the PREMIER Center. The candidate would join a team of faculty, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, and staff within the Center.

Three letters of recommendation and the email addresses of your references are required. Applicant screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future"

Job Description

The Department offers various modules at undergraduate level, and it also offers a comprehensive broad-based Honours degree as well as two coursework degrees at the Master’s level. These latter coursework and mini-dissertation programmes lead to registration as either a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). The Department of Psychology also offers a Master’s degree by dissertation and a PhD program. The Department has a vibrant research culture and hosts a number of public lectures and research events.

Responsibilities:

• Contribution to departmental research initiatives and output
• Teaching at the undergraduate and post graduate level
• Contribute to the Clinical/Counselling Psychology professional training programme
• Research and clinical supervision at the Master’s and Doctoral level
• Research supervision at Honours level

The national Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Matters (CRISM) network is seeking a full-time, contract (1-year) dynamic and creative Implementation Specialist to support the development and dissemination of knowledge translation (KT) products for national projects. The network comprises five regional nodes across the country and a national Indigenous Engagement Platform. The objective of CRISM is to translate evidence-based interventions for illicit and prescription drug use into clinical practice, community-based prevention, and health system changes. The network conducts substance use intervention research, including community-based primary and secondary prevention, as well as randomized pharmacotherapy and psychosocial trials with collaborating treatment programs and is well positioned to do so as it is modeled after the US National Institute of Drug Abuse Clinical Trials Network. Similar to the NIH network, CRISM is a national consortium of academic researchers, service-providers, consumers, and policy-makers (additional information on CRISM available here: http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/44597.html).

This specialist position is full-time and will work with CRISM’s National Coordinating Center, playing a key role in ensuring that CRISM’s research findings are accessible, engaging, and impactful across stakeholder audiences at a national scale. These stakeholders include clinicians, policymakers, researchers, and people with lived and living experience of substance use.

A consultant is needed to support country and regional efforts on alcohol control through technical assistance, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications, aligned with regional priorities and WHO frameworks.

Alcohol use remains a leading preventable risk factor for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), injuries, and social harms across the Western Pacific Region. It contributes to over 200 disease and injury conditions, and every minute, one person dies from alcohol-related harm in the Region. The WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific, through the NCD Prevention and Health Promotion (PND) Unit under the Division of Healthy Environments and Populations (DHP), supports Member States in implementing evidence-based interventions to reduce alcohol use and its associated burden.

To accelerate progress, WHO is scaling up technical support to countries in conducting situation analyses, mapping stakeholders, and strengthening cross-sectoral collaboration. This includes facilitating technical briefings and workshops, developing policy briefs, and providing hands-on technical review of draft policy instruments such as legislation, fiscal measures, and monitoring frameworks.

At the regional level, WHO is also intensifying efforts to promote alcohol control through strategic engagement with Member States and technical teams. This includes preparing for the alcohol control agenda of the Regional Committee Meeting, aligning with regional strategies and acceleration initiatives, and developing tailored communications toolkits to engage the public and policymakers. The consultant will also support inter-country learning, documentation of success stories, and finalisation of regional publications and workshops.

This consultancy requires a technically skilled and strategically minded expert with demonstrated experience in alcohol control policy, stakeholder engagement, and public health communications. Familiarity with the WHO Global Alcohol Action Plan 2022–2030, the SAFER initiative, and regional NCD frameworks is essential.

***THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION***

The Memory Epigenetics and Addiction Laboratory at Temple, directed by Dr. Mathieu Wimmer, is offering diverse opportunities to participate in cutting-edge biomedical neuroscience research, which are part of the NIDA-funded project, “Delineating epigenetic mechanisms underlying addiction vulnerability using multigenerational animal models.” This project will explore the specific mechanisms that confer addiction vulnerability (or resilience) using animal models of substance abuse and opioid dependence.

The part-time Research Assistant will manage multiple aspects of the research process. The Research Assistant will maintain records of data, collect and analyze data related to multiple projects, organize the data and generates graphical representation of collected data. The Research Assistant will also be responsible for performing surgical procedures and behavioral assays that are part of the research projects. The Research Assistant will help maintain and repair of lab equipment and will be responsible for ordering supplies for the lab. The Research Assistant will also fulfill administrative tasks including IACUC, IBC and EHRS protocol submission and revisions. The Research Assistant will also help organize lab meeting schedule and secure rooms for meetings. The successful candidate will perform other duties as assigned.

We have an opening for a postdoctoral fellow to join my lab at the National Institute of Mental Health at the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD. Research in the lab is focused on the computational neuroscience of reward prediction and learning. Broadly, we study how timing, inference processes and goal selection modulate learning in reward-guided tasks in animals and humans, and how these processes are instantiated in neural activity across the reward learning circuits of the brain. Our goal is to understand how reward learning is altered in compulsive behaviors, addiction, and motivational deficits in disorders of mental health. We are looking for a postdoc who is interested in developing approaches from reinforcement learning, dynamical systems theory, and Bayesian inference to understand the online regulation of reward prediction and learning in neural activity and behavior. We work with a broad network of collaborating labs that span rodent, NHP and human studies, and the ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a highly interdisciplinary environment to pursue novel and translational insights into the neural basis of reward learning. This opening is an excellent opportunity for a computational neuroscientist who wishes to apply theoretical ideas to understand empirical data, with the opportunity to collaborate on novel paradigms to test computational models of reward-guided behavior and reward learning in the brain.

The Department of Psychology and Human Services at Upper Iowa University invites applicants for a tenure track position starting January 2026 at the Fayette campus. We are seeking candidates able to teach a wide range of Psychology and Human Services courses including core courses for the Psychology major in addition to service, skilled, and applied courses such as Counseling Skills, Developmental Psychology, and Substance Abuse.

The standard teaching load is four courses per semester in a 2-2, eight-week session schedule. The majority of the course load includes a combination of face-to-face and online courses in the undergraduate and graduate programs. The Department of Psychology and Human Services at Upper Iowa University offers an undergraduate degree in Human Services as well as an undergraduate and graduate degree in Psychology. In addition, the department partners closely with the Master of Science in Counseling program. Faculty in this position have a primary responsibility for teaching in support of both the undergraduate majors, but could have the opportunity to teach in the Masters of Psychology and the Master of Sciences in Counseling program as needed.

Applications received by October 1, 2025 will receive priority, but the position is open until filled.

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking a part-time Addiction Psychiatrist to join a developing program in addiction treatment and research. The position is at the faculty rank of Assistant Professor or above. 

This position consists of addiction clinical care, clinical supervision of trainees, teaching, and protected time for clinical addiction research.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Medical Doctor, Board certification or Board eligibility required, Completion of an accredited residency required and sub certifications/training highly preferred, Current unrestricted licensure as a Physician in Tennessee, Current certification DEA number, Eligible for malpractice insurance, Relocation is not required, however the work is on-site.

For benefits information, please visit https://www.uthsc.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefits-preview-packet.pdf 

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA/V institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives.   

Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our teams apply these daily offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.    

Our Consultant Addiction Psychiatrists provide leadership, expert advice and direction to the service to ensure that service users consistently receive high quality services that adhere to the best practice guidelines and achieve high professional standards.  

As part of our Senior Management Team, you will contribute to the overall performance of the service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved. You will record and input client data and information in order that the service operates within contractual, administrative and financial requirements.  

Where: West Kent

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week

Full Time Salary Range: £138,714.28 - £149,713.64 

Contract Type: Permanent  

* Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Responsibilities

About the role:  

• To provide a clinical assessment, including relevant psychiatric and physical investigation and reviews, of a wide range of substance misusers presenting to the service 

• To operate within guidelines, policies and procedures relevant to the post 

• Conduct phlebotomy tests and support nursing team in ensuring that the maximum number of service users are tested for BBVs and vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B 

• Attend multidisciplinary meetings as appropriate 

• participate in continuing professional development, annual appraisal and revalidation and to join appropriate supervision and PDP groups for the role 

• To work in partnership with users and carers so that they are fully involved in and empowered to make decisions about their treatment and care 

• To remain up to date on professional developments as required by their professional body 

About you: 

• Medical Degree and completion of Basic Medical Training and Full GMC UK Registration with License to Practice 

• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification 

• Good knowledge of addiction psychiatry and legislation relating to Mental Health 

• An understanding of the work of other agencies including non-statutory services 

• Experience of working with substance misuse and mental health issues and a clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver quality services 

• Show a capacity to work alone and the ability to keep calm under pressure. 

The Department of Psychology, within the Institute of Population Health, is looking for three exceptional early- / mid-career researchers to contribute to our research, impact and teaching activity. The applicants should have a strong record of internationally excellent publications, and research activity aligned to the research strengths of the Department including addiction, appetite and obesity, clinical and cognitive neuroscience (including pain), forensic, investigative and conflict psychology, language development and lifespan, health and wellbeing (see job description for priority areas). You will also contribute to teaching and supervision on a number of undergraduate and postgraduate psychology programmes.

You should have:

-        A 1st or 2.1 degree in psychology or a psychology major, or related discipline e.g. social / behavioural / health/ biomedical science

-        A PhD in a relevant discipline

-        A track record of publications in high quality journals and be able to demonstrate research independence, leadership, and the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively.

The posts are available at Grades 8 and 9 and on a permanent basis.

Although the university has a hybrid working system, the expectation is that the successful applicant appointed to this role will be expected to work more than 60% on campus.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

In the evolving field of addiction research, the Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow position sits at the forefront of an international program aimed at improving the understanding and treatment of alcohol use disorder. This position will leads functional neuroimaging research and plays a key part in developing and evaluating neuroimaging-guided brain stimulation techniques. Situated within the vibrant Addiction and Impulsivity Research Lab, the position contributes to a global initiative focused on advancing personalised and innovative approaches to addiction care.

This dynamic and collaborative position works closely with a multidisciplinary team of neuroimagers, computational modellers, neurostimulation experts and clinical scientists. It supports high-impact research through contributions to publications, conference presentations and the development of competitive funding proposals. The role also includes mentoring research staff and building productive partnerships across institutions to help drive progress in the field of addiction neuroscience.

We are seeking someone with a doctoral qualification in psychology, neuroscience or a related discipline along with a strong record of research achievement and external grant success. This position will suit someone seeking leadership experience and a passion for mentoring early-career researchers and working in a collegial team environment.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior academic role in a fast-moving international project and contribute to innovation in addiction research. If you are ready to be part of something ambitious and impactful we encourage you to apply.

Please state your preference for Level B or Level C in your cover letter as the successful applicant will be appointed commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.

The Real-Time Science Lab in the College of Health and Human Development is hiring a full-time Human Research Technologist to assist with laboratory activities and coordination with other research sites in clinical trial. The Real-Time Science Lab is housed in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies and is led by Dr. Timothy Brick.

The primary project of work is a multi-site clinical drug trial focused on recovery from opioid use disorder. Other work in the lab revolves around adaptive data collection and intervention methodologies, with a focus on human development and recovery from addiction. Opportunities for co-authorship on papers will be available. This position will collaborate closely with the research team and receive regular mentoring on clinical trials and related research activities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• monitoring and quality control for data collection

• metadata management and report generation,

• coordinating data collection with other research sites

• creation and delivery of training materials, scheduling and reporting at intersite meetings, and generation of reports to other principal investigators, site staff, and funders

• ensuring compliance with regulatory measures such as IRB and DSMP, and will advise on changes to the protocol and the development of additional protocols

• supervising student researchers in the laboratory as needed.

Opportunities for professional development within the Penn State academic community will be available. 

Shkaabe Makwa at CAMH is the first hospital-based Centre in Canada designed to drive culturally-responsive systems initiatives to achieve health justice and wellness for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities through the advancement of research, workforce development and innovative healing models that harmonize traditional knowledge and medical expertise.

The Institute for Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR) is home to leading scientific experts dedicated to informing policy and practice on mental illness and substance use disorders. IMHPR scientists conduct collaborative research on communities, populations, health systems and global health, and develop and evaluate prevention and intervention initiatives to reduce mental health and substance use challenges. IMHPR is committed to equity, informed by the social determinants of health.

Position Description

Shkaabe Makwa and the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is seeking four (4) part-time, contract (4 months) Research Associate 1.  These individuals will support a research project funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the First Nations Wellness Initiative, which involves the collection of local data and the development of community wellness strategies using Participatory Action Research in First Nations communities. The research program actively engages all members of the community, including consumers/patients, families and informal caregivers, service providers and community leaders and Elders. The Research Associate will support the work collaboratively as part of a team of researchers to implement community-based research, involving both quantitative and qualitative research methods.

These positions are specific to Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, where the Research Associate’s will report to the Manager of the First Nations Wellness Initiative. The primary responsibilities of the Research Associates include assisting with qualitative and quantitative data collection activities such as, a community wide survey, interviews with people with lived and living experiences, and focus groups with service providers.  The Research Associates will assist with administrative tasks and the preparation of data collection materials, as well as materials used in knowledge sharing activities. The Research Associates will be recruiting and screening eligible study participants; obtaining informed consent; assisting participants with the use of electronic tablets to complete a survey, and other research tasks as needed. Strict adherence to protocols for safety and the protection of data privacy and confidentiality are required. The Research Associates will be working as a team with the support of the Research Coordinators in community, as well as the wider CAMH research team. As a member of the research team, the Research Associate will join and support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.

These part-time positions will have varying hours (maximum of 15 hours per week) for four months with the possibility of an extension. Work outdoors during evening and weekend hours are required. This position will be based in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory and may involve travel within Ontario.

The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) addresses the harms of drug use and drug criminalization through policy solutions, organizing, and public education. We advocate for a holistic approach to drugs that prioritizes health, social supports, and community wellbeing. DPA opposes punitive approaches that destabilize people, block access to care, and drain communities of resources. We believe that the regulation of drugs should be grounded in evidence, health, equity, and human rights. In collaboration with other movements, we change laws, advance justice, and save lives.

DPA has 40 staff across the U.S. an annual operating budget of approximately $12 million, and 200,000 members, activists, and supporters. The organization has a solid track record of success at the local, state, and federal levels and consistent visibility in prominent media and policy circles.

Recognizing the broad reach of the drug war, DPA works across issue areas to engage more deeply with organizations and leaders in immigration, family policing, education, reproductive justice, housing, and other aligned spaces. This commitment to building power across movements and building a base contributes to and works in tandem with DPA’s work on policy and legislative change.

The Role:

The Department of Research and Academic Engagement (DRAE) works to bridge the divide between research and effective drug policies. We provide research support to our policy colleagues to ensure that we’re promoting the most evidence-based policies; we mobilize academics to engage in policy advocacy and speak with the media; we work with academics to transform the drug research landscape by conducting policy-relevant research; and we host events where we platform the latest drug policy data and research.

The Research Associate will help advance DRAE’s work in supporting scholars in doing advocacy, convening experts from a range of disciplines to inform the field, and strengthening DPA’s use of research and scholarship in developing and advancing its policy positions. Responsibilities include research, analysis, and writing; outreach and relationship building; event planning; tracking and disseminating research; and administrative support to the DRAE team

The internship is located in the Research and Knowledge Production Section, Research and Trend Analysis Branch, Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs (DPA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Vienna (Austria). The intern will work under the direct supervision of Professional staff of the Section.

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

• Collect information based on review of scientific and grey literature on different research topics and sections related to the impact of drug use on public safety and security.
• Compile and summarize the information based on literature review related to the research topics/areas assigned.
• Assist with reference management and formatting for written outputs.
• Assist in presenting the compiled data in graphs and tables.
• Produce information output by designing visual content for digital applications (e.g., infographics).
• Assist in coordination of different tasks related to the World Drug Report.

The internship is UNPAID, and interns work five days per week (full time - 40 hours). For more information on UNODC, please visit the following website: www.unodc.org