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The University of Hull is the fourteenth oldest university in England; as an internationally engaged, civic institution this strong history is paired with a vibrant and modern outlook. Our colleagues, students and partners have developed a renewed, ambitious and distinctive vision –to shape a fairer, brighter, carbon-neutral future for all.  

Our largest faculty (the Faculty of Health Sciences) aims to create a warm welcome to all those who study and work within our academic community. The atmosphere is collegial, supportive and committed to high academic standards. We enjoy a strong and rich relationship with our NHS and other health and social care provider partners founded on the premise that our students are their future healthcare workforce and as such are a vital and precious resource for society. On qualifying, many of our students move directly into employment with our partners and many senior roles in these organisations are filled by former students of the University of Hull. 

The (joint) Schools of Nursing & Midwifery and Paramedical, Perioperative and Advanced Practice delivers undergraduate, degree apprenticeships and postgraduate courses in Adult, Children’s, Learning Disability and Mental Health Nursing, in Midwifery and Community Specialist Public Health Nursing and in the Allied Health Professions and Advanced Practice. The University is committed to social justice and widening participation in higher education and this means we place a strong emphasis on access to professional education, offering flexible routes into our programmes. We attract students from across the UK and internationally and work alongside our regional schools, partner colleges and health and social care provider organisations and NHS England to promote nursing and midwifery careers.  

 The University has been awarded £11m from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to establish a world-leading centre to carry out essential research into addiction and mental health.  Our research informs how services are delivered and improves the provision of, and access to essential services in the community.  Research staff within our Schools of Nursing and Midwifery and Paramedical, Peri-operative and Advanced Practice work together to undertake research which impacts and meets the needs of our communities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Lecturer to join our academic nursing team. Inclusive and interprofessional learning is at the heart of our offer to students and the post we currently have available is open to nurse academics with current UK NMC registration in the field of Mental Health Nursing who hold a doctoral degree (or about to be awarded) in a research area aligned to mental health nursing. The aim is to produce confident graduates and postgraduates who can work flexibly to meet the diverse health needs of the people and populations they serve. 

The position is based within the Substance Use, Harms and Responses (SHR) Unit. The selected candidate will report to the Head of the Health and Social Responses Sector. This post is created to strengthen the Agency’s scientific capacity at the nexus of public health, risk communication and crime prevention. In response to evolving drug trends, new digital environments and cross-sectoral threats, the role supports the EUDA’s mandate to address drug-related challenges through integrated prevention strategies that include public safety and crime prevention dimensions. The post has a specific focus on strategic health promotion and risk communication to reduce drug demand and prevent drug-related problems, including crime, by targeting diverse virtual and physical communities with tailored approaches that address their specific vulnerabilities and risk factors. The jobholder will contribute to enhancing the EUDA’s work in evidence-based prevention, health communication and crime prevention, using behavioural and social sciences to shape communication strategies, inform practices and training programmes that are targeted, technology-informed and prevention-oriented.

The position will focus on:

• Designing communication strategies to prevent both drug use, harms and drug-related crime.
• Exploring and applying digital tools and behavioural insights to promote health and safety among individuals and their communities.
• Building communication, promoting practices and enhancing responses that are cross-sectoral, linking health, education, crime prevention and youth work and community-based interventions.
• Addressing emerging challenges such as misinformation, online drug markets and promoting science-based awareness campaigns.

A Research Assistant I position is currently available in Dr. Kent Kiehl’s laboratory at The Mind Research Network in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Duties include working with a research team on several grant funded studies grant-funded studies designed to evaluate neurobehavioral characteristics of incarcerated criminal offenders with antisocial (e.g., psychopathic) traits, substance use disorders, and/or past traumatic events (including traumatic brain injury). Our studies also investigate the impact of treatment (e.g., mindfulness, cognitive skills training) as well long-term outcomes post-release from incarceration. The RAI will assist with recruiting, scheduling, and screening study participants, file scanning, data entry, and various data management projects (coding, scoring, etc). Depending on interests and experience, training may also be provided in in the administration and scoring of clinical interviews and neuropsychological tests, and/or collecting/analyzing brain imaging (e.g., functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)) data. All candidates should possess strong interest in research with incarcerated populations.

Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained. Individuals with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, or pursuing a degree in a related field are preferred. Those with experience and interest in neuroscience, clinical psychology, and/or neuroimaging are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

The Mind Research Network is division of Lovelace dedicated to advancing the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and brain injury.

Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, MRN consists of an interdisciplinary association of scientists located at universities, national laboratories and research centers around the world and is focused on imaging technology and its emergence as an integral element of neuroscience investigation.

With an extended community of academicians, researchers, graduate students and technicians, the MRN is uniquely positioned with its national infrastructure to link the brightest minds in neuroscience with some of the most cutting-edge neuroimaging capabilities in the world today.

The Department of Emergency Medicine at is looking for a full-time Research Coordinator. As a Research Coordinator onsite at one of our primary care clinics, the role will be to coordinate several study tasks related to adolescent substance use prevention and brief intervention activities. The Research Coordinator will report to Drs. Deepa Camenga and Uche Aneni and also work closely with research collaborators at Partnership to End Addiction.

This position is funded by PCORI (Patient-Centered Outcome Research Institute) through September 2028. Duration of employment is limited to the duration of the grant. Those with a background in social science research and/or an interest in applying to graduate school in medical or behavioral sciences are encouraged to apply.

Principal Responsibilities: Recruit and consent adolescents and caregivers in pediatric primary care (PC) waiting areas by pitching a brief introduction to the study. Coordinate research activities with families, pediatricians, and other PC staff. Participate in provider training and fidelity monitoring activities, including on-site practice of study interventions. Communicate with study families, provide technical support as needed, and assist with additional tasks related to consenting participants and collecting data. Track study families to administer follow-up assessments. Attend research training and consultation meetings for PC staff. Participate in multi-site/multi-team meetings virtually and in person. Manage REDCap project database and track online study data. Coordinate collection of research data submitted by study families and pediatricians on hand-held tablets. Assist with cleaning and coordinating study data for data analysis.

The DREAM and REAL-TIME research labs at the University of Central Florida (UCF) are seeking a full-time postdoctoral scholar to lead research projects focused on substance use and the utilization of advanced technology. This position is part of an NIH-funded project testing a mobile application-based intervention for improving alcohol treatment outcomes.

About the Position

The postdoctoral scholar will work closely with Dr. Lidia Meshesha and Dr. Robert Dvorak on clinical research for substance use disorders. The appointment is for 2 years, applications will be reviewed until position is filled. Current research projects concentrate on:

• Testing mobile application-based interventions for substance use disorders
• Increasing rewarding and substance-free activities to improve alcohol treatment outcomes
• Utilizing advanced technology in addiction research and treatment

Responsibilities

The postdoctoral scholar will:

• Contribute to project coordination for NIH-funded research
• Supervise participant recruitment, assessments, and research assistants
• Oversee data management and analysis
• Participate in manuscript preparation and conference presentations
• Engage in grant writing and submissions
• Have opportunities to develop independent research projects
• Participate in teaching and mentoring activities

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Project Assistant for the Center of Alcohol & Substance Use Studies.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Participates in several federally funded addiction and trauma research projects.
• Handles subject recruitment, community engagement, and coordination of study visits.
• Assists the principal investigator in preparing regulatory documentation for the institutional review board and funding agencies.
• Trains new research staff and students.
• Provides general administrative support (e.g., ordering supplies, record keeping).
• Handles data management and analysis.
• Performs literature reviews.
• Assists with preparation of grant proposals and research dissemination.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to contribute to a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded Randomised Controlled Trial in the area of managing drug dependence. The trial is being led by Professor Catriona Matheson at the Centre for Healthcare and Community Research (CHeCR) at the University of Stirling, in close collaboration with The Centre for Healthcare Randomised Trials (CHaRT), University of Aberdeen. This project aims to reduce the use of high-risk street benzodiazepines, which contribute to drug related deaths in people who are also enrolled in Opiate Agonist Treatment (OAT) e.g. methadone. The trial includes at least six sites across Scotland and England with a built-in pilot study, process evaluation and toxicology surveillance study. The research assistant will work closely with the trial’s senior researcher across the needs of the study, with a particular focus on the toxicology study including drug surveillance and scanning and supporting project meetings. They will also contribute to literature reviewing, quantitative data analysis, ongoing communication, report writing and dissemination of outputs. This is a rare opportunity to join an excellent multidisciplinary team from across the UK. Details on the trial team can be found here: https://www.fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk/award/NIHR163461

There may be potential to undertake a PhD study linked to the project. The post holder will be expected to work from the University campus at least two days per week.

Informal enquiries to: Dr Karen Berry karen [dot] berry [at] stir [dot] ac [dot] uk (karen[dot]berry[at]stir[dot]ac[dot]uk)

Description of Duties:

• Undertake surveillance of data sources around new ‘street’ benzodiazepines
• Liaise with external organisations to identify emerging new ‘street’ benzodiazepines that emerge in the UK market over the course of the trial including Public Health Scotland (RADAR), The Specialist Police harm surveillance team, and the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA)
• Review monthly testing results from specialist toxicology lab
• Scanning the academic literature for other relevant research
• Supporting project meetings
• Conducting quantitative analyses
• Participate in writing and disseminating outputs
• Support the Chief Investigator with communications

The University of New Mexico's Project ECHO is looking for a Senior Program Manager to join our ECHO Africa team based in Nairobi, Kenya. This position will play a key role in working with senior Ministry of Health officials, academic partners, the World Health Organization, Africa CDC, and local, regional and international non-governmental organizations in Africa to implement the ECHO virtual, case-based learning approach to support their health priorities. This is a full-time contractual position through the end of 2025 with the possibility of extension.

The objective of the ECHO Africa Senior Program Manager position is to work with senior level officials to design, implement and evaluate the ECHO learning approach as a digital learning tool to build capacity and address critical health priorities. Activities will include engaging in strategic planning, and providing focused training, support and guidance to incountry and regional partners to design and implement relevant ECHO programs. As a key member of the ECHO Africa team, the ECHO Africa Senior Program Manager will be responsible for managing the strategic and operational planning, establishment, execution, and evaluation of ECHO programs in multiple countries in Africa.

In alignment with UNM, Project ECHO, ECHO Africa, and the SILC initiative, the ECHO Africa Senior Program Manager will perform the following duties:

1. ECHO Advocacy

• Participate in the regular review of the ECHO Africa strategic plan in partnership with ECHO Africa Director and staff.
• Engage with senior MOH and other partners to explore how the ECHO virtual learning model can contribute to training and capacity building efforts to address critical health and education priorities.
• Work with partners to develop and implement a strategic plan for ECHO in their country/region.
• Work with team members to support ECHO fundraising efforts.

2. ECHO Coordination

• Provide strategic and technical guidance and training in the design and implementation of ECHO programs with in-country partners.
• Serve as a liaison between in-country partners and the UNM ECHO Institute, iECHO support teams, and other stakeholders.

3. ECHO Operations

• Support ECHO program teams with IT support, site assessments, iECHO on boarding, coordination of sessions, and M&E activities.
• Facilitate and enhance day-to-day working relations with ECHO program teams, partners and other stakeholders, as appropriate to the position.
• Prepare monthly and other reports as required.
• Perform other related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.
• Travel up to 30% or more may be required based on the program work plan and request for support from country partners.

4. ECHO Capacity Building and Technical Assistance

• Support ECHO Partner Launch Trainings for partners as needed.
• Provide ECHO capacity building and operational support as required to in-country ECHO program teams.
• Provide basic technical assistance as needed to ECHO program teams. Advanced technical support will be available from the ECHO Institute and ECHO India.

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

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

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

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