Postdoctoral Traineeship in Substance Use Disorders Treatment and Services Research
Postdoctoral Traineeship in Substance Use Disorders Treatment and Services Research supports postdoctoral scholars' mentored and independent studies to advance clinically relevant substance use treatment and services.
Funder: UCSF – Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications accepted until filled)
Funding Amounts: NIH-based stipend determined by related experience; usually two years, with a possible third year
Summary: Supports postdoctoral scholars’ mentored and independent research on clinically relevant substance use disorder treatment and services.
Key Information: Applicants must hold a doctorate by entry and be U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, or permanent residents at appointment.
Description
This NIDA-funded postdoctoral program is offered by the UCSF Weill Institute for Neuroscience’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Scholars work closely with a preceptor to design and implement substance use disorder treatment studies, while developing an independent research focus. The program emphasizes methodological excellence, clinical relevance, and multidisciplinary approaches to effective treatment of nicotine, cannabis, opioid, and other substance use disorders.
Faculty interests include psychosocial and pharmacologic treatment trials, digital interventions, online versus in-person care, computerized screening, and integrated health care services. Research also addresses justice-involved youth, cannabis use during pregnancy and adolescence, trauma and PTSD, older adults, and substance use effects on HIV prevention adherence. University-affiliated and community treatment programs provide research sites, supported by seminars, manuscript development, statistics training, and grant preparation.
