Job Board

Primary Duties:

• Assists with direct communication with participants regarding the research study. Performs data collection with the use of research-approved surveys, instruments and assessments. Responsibilities may involve reviewing electronic health records for data extraction.
• Assists with recruitment and screening of subjects for eligibility, obtaining consent, and enrolling participants.
• Assist with establishment and maintenance of an electronic database and reports using RedCap under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Assists with assurance of data integrity, verification, and data cleaning. At all stages, the person will be responsible for ensuring compliance with quality control requirements and study relevance.
• Assists with basic data analysis using SPSS software. Assists in developing graphical content for publications and presentations.
• Conducts and analyzes results of literature searches.
• Performs administrative duties such as: providing training and guidance for trainees, assisting in developing and submitting grants and manuscripts.
• Assists the Principal Investigator and other research personnel in aspects of ongoing research studies.
• Participates in qualitative research projects including conducting semi-structured interviews, transcript cleaning and coding, and analysis of data using grounded theory approaches.
• Performs duties using qualitative analysis tools (Atlas.ti, NVivo, Dedoose, etc).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Psychiatry, Psychology, Neuroscience, or a scientific field of study related to the research of the clinical setting.
Experience: Prior clinical research experience preferred.
Other: May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT

This requisition is for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)

The Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH) Department promotes, coordinates, and implements technical cooperation activities, directed at the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases and related risk factors, mental, neurological and substance use disorders and disabilities, and promotion of optimal nutrition and road safety, that are evidence-based and appropriate for the political and sociocultural context in which they are implemented. It raises political and public awareness and understanding of the burden of the most common noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental and neurological health and substance use disorders, related risk factors and conditions and leads multi-sector and multi-stakeholder strategic and collaborative efforts aimed at strengthening Member States' capacity to promote and protect health through public policies, programs, and services. This will reduce risks and disease burden and contribute to improving the physical, mental and social well-being of the population.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the general supervision of the Director of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health(NMH) and the direct supervision of the Unit Chief of Mental Health and Substance Use (NMH/MH), the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following duties:

a)   Provide technical, strategic advice and programmatic direction for the implementation of the program of work for mental health and suicide prevention; advise in the preparation and implementation of mental health suicide prevention policies, plans, legislation and services, as well as, the creation and dissemination of effective programs to decrease the burden of mental health disorders and suicide; collaborate in the strengthening of national mental health and suicide prevention programs with emphasis of health services and the inclusion of mental health and suicide prevention as a component of primary health care;

b)   Advise, support and coordinate the sub-regional technical cooperation programs/activities related to the development and implementation of national mental health and suicide prevention programs and services leading to the restructuring of the mental health systems in the English-speaking Caribbean countries and territories;

c)    Contribute to the process of collecting and disseminating updated scientific and evidence-based technical information; advise and support the development and implementation of comprehensive national mental health information systems and suicide surveillance; create reporting tools to monitor mental health and suicide prevention programs;

d)   Advise and participate in the analysis of the regional situation on mental health and suicide prevention; consolidate and disseminate information related to situations and trends in mental health and suicide prevention;

e)   Participate in discussions on mental health with governments, donors and other partners, at national and international levels, including civil society, in particular mental health services users and families;

f)    Support, promote, and strengthen national or international networks directed to improve and implement mental health and suicide prevention plans, programs and projects; participate in the coordination of Collaborating Centers in the field of mental health and suicide prevention;

g)   Provide advice, support and promote technical cooperation among countries in the field of mental health and suicide prevention;

h)   Collaborate in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Organization’s Strategic Plan, emphasizing activities under the associated area of work strategic objectives; promote greater effectiveness of program activities and appropriate resources utilization; collect and consolidate regional information to respond to WHO’s requests for information;

i)     Mobilize international and national political, technical and financial resources and extra-budgetary funds in support of national and regional programs.

j)    Represent the Organization at national and regional technical meetings and in inter-agency consultations on areas of responsibility.

k)   Contribute to develop, define and establish the objectives, strategy, plan and budget for mental health and suicide prevention. Ensure an Organization-wide approach and strategies and objectives that are aligned with the Organization’s mission, vision, values, policies, strategies, business needs and priorities, in order to maximize results.

l)     Formulate and recommend policies, plans, strategies, and budgets, in support of the Governing Bodies’ mandates related to mental health and suicide prevention; report to Governing Bodies, through executive presentations and reports, on the status or results of the activities;

m)  Participate in the preparation of the Unit’s Biennial Work Plan (BWP), budget and technical evaluation reports;

n)   When called upon to directly supervise staff, establish clear work objectives, conduct timely and effective performance appraisals, provide coaching and feedback, and support staff development opportunities;

o)   Perform other related duties, as assigned.

About the role

This role will deliver high-quality research support within the Singer Lab, related to behavioural neuroscience. Research will look at how early life experiences impact the development of drug- and gambling-related addictions. 

The research is funded by the International Center for Responsible Gaming and is a collaboration with Prof Jeffrey Dalley (University of Cambridge, UK) and Dr Martin Zack (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Canada). The Singer laboratory is also part of a vibrant multidisciplinary ‘Sussex Neuroscience’ research community.

We are looking for someone who will provide dedicated research technical support to our team, conducting activities like: 

• developing and performing behavioural experiments related to models of addiction in rats
• organising datasets and performing statistical analyses

• managing laboratory equipment, consumables, and other supplies

About you 

Qualified candidates should ideally have an honours degree in psychology neuroscience (or related life sciences discipline). Excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work collaboratively, while complying with both University and Legislative requirements are essential. Previous experience in performing the above-mentioned research and management related activities would be advantageous.

The Faculty  

The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) is a School of King's College London and the largest academic community in Europe devoted to the study and prevention of mental illness and brain disease. The IoPPN broadens the remit of the former Institute of Psychiatry to consolidate King's neurosciences, with the addition of the Wolfson Centre for Age-Related Diseases and the MRC Centre for Developmental Neurobiology.  

 The complementary roles of the IoPPN are:  (i) to pioneer research into new and improved ways of understanding and treating mental illness and brain disease; (ii) to offer advanced research training for psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists and other scientific and paramedical workers.  The IoPPN's greatest strength is the interdisciplinary nature of both its research strategy and educational activities, providing unique opportunities for students and staff.  

 The IoPPN comprises three Academic Divisions in Neurosciences; Psychiatry; and Psychological & Systems Sciences. These encompass researchers with interests in addictions, biostatistics, child and adolescent psychiatry, basic and clinical neuroscience, forensic mental health sciences, health service and population research, neuroimaging, psychology, psychological medicine, old age psychiatry and psychosis studies. The Institute also hosts an NIHR Biomedical Research Centre for Mental Health and an NIHR Dementia Unit, as well as the MRC Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Research Centre.  

The IoPPN offers a range of Diploma, BSc, MSc, MPhil, and PhD courses in psychiatry, psychology and related basic and clinical neurosciences. 

The Department of SGDP  

The Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre, based at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience in London, is the only centre of its kind in the world. It is a lively and interesting place to work with a friendly environment.  

The goal of the Centre is to investigate the effects of ‘nature’ (genetics) and ‘nurture’ (environment) as they interact and as people grow up. New and exciting collaborative and interdisciplinary research and training are the hallmarks of the Centre. Research (for instance using twin studies or molecular genetics) is central to our theme and, properly applied, can tell us as much about the environment as about genetics. The Centre gives a high priority to its PhD students who have typically been of very high quality and who will be the outstanding scientists and doctors of the future. The Centre also provides training at its annual Summer School and exceptional research training for clinicians due to the critical mass of interdisciplinary expertise gathered under one roof. The Centre’s research furthers mankind’s understanding of the root causes of common problems such as anxiety, depression, autism, disruptive behaviour or intellectual impairment. The Centre’s aim is to be able to trace pathways between genes and behaviours at all levels of analysis from cells to social systems. Ultimately the Centre’s unique contribution will be in discovering both new treatments and ways to prevent illnesses occurring in the first place.

About The Role

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to cover maternity leave within Inherit Lab, a group of researchers focussed on the genetically informed study of the intergenerational transmission of mental health problems. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/research/inherit-lab

In Inherit Lab we are interested in understanding mental health in families. We study large family databases to understand the role of genetic and environmental factors in the intergenerational continuity of mental health problems and associated traits. Our approach to research incorporates methodological techniques from the fields of quantitative genetics, causal inference, epidemiology and more. We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher with relevant experience in quantitative/behavioural genetics, epidemiology, statistics, or other quantitative mental health research.

The successful candidate will have three roles: research, leadership of the Family Footsteps public involvement and engagement project, and some teaching responsibilities.

• Research will be conducted under the supervision of Dr Tom McAdams. You will use data from the Norwegian Mother Father and Child Birth Cohort Study (>90k families followed from pregnancy through child development), the Twins Early Development Study (10k twin pairs followed from birth to adulthood). These datasets comprise extended families and include mental health data and DNA on parents and children. Research projects will focus on mental health in families (parent-child effects) and will involve one or more of the following:

o   Gene-environment interaction: Genetically mediated sensitivity to environmental stressors.

o   The impact of treatment (for ADHD in children/depression in parents) on the untreated family members.

o   Selection bias: identifying the biases associated with selective participation/attrition in cohort studies and how we can correct for them.

• Family Footsteps is a public involvement and engagement project focussed on creating dialogue between parents with an interest in mental health and mental health researchers. Consultation workshops have taken place over the last year. Next steps will be creating and running an online survey and engaging in dissemination of our findings in collaboration with charity partners. The successful candidate will lead on this. More information can be found here: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/research/family-footsteps 
• Teaching responsibilities will involve assisting Dr McAdams to run an MSc module. This will involve running several research methods practical sessions and providing some lectures.

This is a full-time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until October 2025. Part-time applicants will be considered (no less than 50% FTE). A contract extension beyond the period of maternity cover is possible.

Addiction Research and Treatment Services (ARTS) is a clinical program within the Division of Addiction Science, Prevention, and Treatment in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Program: ARTS Reflections for Women

Location: Onsite at the Fort Logan Campus in Denver, Colorado.

Summary: This position acts as a primary counselor to participants of the Reflections for Women program, a 16-bed residential program for women, pregnant women, and women with infant children who have severe substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Individual stays are based on client needs and can be up to 90 days. Located on the Ft. Logan Campus, Reflections for Women is a Medicaid and Special Connections funded program. Women with infant children 15 months of age or younger may reside with their child in treatment. Reflections for Women provides comprehensive treatment services, including but not limited to, individual and group counseling, medication assisted treatment, psychiatric assessment and mental health services, specialized services for pregnant and parenting mothers, community reintegration, case management and coordination of aftercare services.

This full-time University Staff (unclassified) SUD Treatment Counselor position is part of a larger interdisciplinary team that provides substance use disorder counseling to clients enrolled in the program. This position is responsible for monitoring the treatment planning and progress for their assigned caseload. One will ensure substance use and mental health disorders are addressed in a trauma informed and gender responsive manner. Will be a part of an integrated and comprehensive team to ensure coordination of care. This position will conduct both individual sessions as well as be responsible for conducting group treatment. One will participate in weekly staff meetings and provide feedback regarding risk, needs, and when client is ready to enter community reintegration activities. Will assist clients with Department of Human Services involvement with reunification plans with their children, provide coordination or care for ongoing services including but not limited to housing, outpatient care, and ancillary services. This position is also responsible for completing ASAM assessments for reauthorization of continued care from Medicaid. Will provide aftercare and discharge planning and complete clinical documentation per oversight agency standards.

Note: This is an essential services position. The incumbent is required to respond after hours during emergencies and report to work for regular assigned shifts during emergency campus closures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate groups and provide individual counseling.
• Completes ongoing clinical assessments throughout clients stay in order demonstrate client’s need for continued residential services or progression to an outpatient level of care.
• Complete a biopsychosocial assessment and utilize it to develop treatment plans.
• Modify treatment plan goals as needed.
• Prepare monthly progress reports, clinical reports, and document all services in the electronic health record and per oversight agency guidelines.
• Observe urine screens, perform facility head counts, monitor medications, and assure the safety of the facility.
• Address gender-specific issues in a trauma-informed approach.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to address multiple needs of the client including but not limited to parenting skills, mental health, coping skills, housing, recovery planning, community support, family services, community reintegration, etc.

Job Description Summary

The candidate will work with Drs. Tanya Saraiya and Amber Jarnecke as a Program Coordinator on federally funded research studies focused on trauma and addiction. The candidate will be responsible for executing all tasks associated with the research study protocols. Specific tasks may include: overseeing study participant recruitment; data collection and management, including conducting clinical interview assessments and biospecimen samples; data quality control and data audits; purchasing study supplies and managing supply inventory; assuring regulatory compliance; building and maintaining study databases. The candidate will work with adult participants, healthcare providers, community research partners, and academic colleagues at MUSC and many other institutions.

The candidate will have exceptional organizational, management and interpersonal skills and be able to manage tasks across two ongoing studies. Finally, the candidate must have exceptional interpersonal skills and be able to work collaboratively with research staff, remote site staff, healthcare providers, administrative staff, study subjects, and community research partners.

Drs. Saraiya and Jarnecke are longstanding colleagues with experience in mentoring and supporting individuals seeking graduate school or higher education. Mentorship will be provided as needed. Further, Drs. Saraiya and Jarnecke have experience mentoring underrepresented or minoritized individuals, and such individuals are encouraged to apply.

The EUDA is one of the European Union’s decentralised agencies. Based in Lisbon, it is the central source of comprehensive information on drugs and drug addiction in Europe.

Traineeship offer

The trainee will be allocated within the Public health unit, and the selected candidate will be reporting to the Head of sector Trends and analysis. The main aims of traineeships within the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) are:

a. to give recent university graduates the opportunity to experience the general objectives and process of European integration;

b. to provide trainees with practical knowledge of the workings of a European agency;

c. to enable trainees to acquire practical experience and knowledge of the day-to-day work of the EUDA and its units;

d. to provide trainees with the opportunity to work in a diverse and multilingual environment, contributing to the development of mutual understanding, trust and tolerance;

e. to enable trainees to put into practice the knowledge they have acquired during their studies or professional careers.

Main duties

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

• Support the EUDA Threat assessment team and actively contribute to the health and security threat assessments launched by the EUDA;
• Support the activities related to the analysis of data on HIV, HCV, and HBV among persons who use drugs, and data on syringe residue analysis (ESCAPE project), and other analytical projects in TAS;
• Support members of TAS in managing networks of experts and data collection processes;
• More generally to provide support to TAS sector expert meetings, webinars, publications etc. The jobholder may be required to contribute to other areas of work, according to the needs and priorities of the EUDA.

The EUDA is one of the European Union’s decentralised agencies. Based in Lisbon, it is the central source of comprehensive information on drugs and drug addiction in Europe.

Traineeship offer

The trainee will be allocated within the Scientific coordination (SDI), and the selected candidate will be reporting to the Scientific director. The main aims of traineeships within the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) are:

a. to give recent university graduates the opportunity to experience the general objectives and process of European integration;

b. to provide trainees with practical knowledge of the workings of a European agency;

c. to enable trainees to acquire practical experience and knowledge of the day-to-day work of the EUDA and its units;

d. to provide trainees with the opportunity to work in a diverse and multilingual environment, contributing to the development of mutual understanding, trust and tolerance;

e. to enable trainees to put into practice the knowledge they have acquired during their studies or professional careers.

Main duties

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

• Support the implementation of the foresight (future-oriented) contracts in areas of technology and synthetic drugs;
• Support the work on setting up the new research database;
• Support in the preparation of the call for abstracts for LxAddictions26; • Support the organisation of the meetings of the new EUDA Scientific Committee (SC);
• Support management of key SDI projects and coordination activities. The jobholder may be required to contribute to other areas of work, according to the needs and priorities of the EUDA.

About CADCA

Join a dynamic organization whose mission is to strengthen the capacity of community coalitions to create and maintain safe, healthy, and drug-free communities globally. This is accomplished by providing technical assistance and training, public policy advocacy, media strategies and marketing programs, training, and special events.

We provide excellent medical, dental, and vision plans, generous time off, including holidays, and opportunities for growth and advancement. We offer a diverse workplace where we recognize each employee’s contribution to the organization’s overall success. That success is rooted in our commitment to developing our people by giving them the tools and resources to grow in their roles and prepare them for opportunities within the organization.

Position Summary

The Public Policy Associate at CADCA plays a critical role in supporting the organization’s advocacy and public policy efforts to support health communities across the globe. This entry-level position is responsible for monitoring and summarizing federal legislation, tracking relevant policy developments, and attending meetings and hearings on Capitol Hill. The Associate provides comprehensive write-ups for internal and external use, assists with key projects such as CADCA’s National Leadership Forum, and contributes to Congressional appropriations requests. The role also involves writing for CADCA’s digital newsletter and blog, conducting research, and preparing presentations for stakeholders.                                                                                     

Specific Duties

• Policy monitoring and summarization
• Track federal legislation relating to substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery
• Attend relevant meetings, hearings, and mark-ups on and off Capitol Hill and complete write-ups for use by CADCA members and staff
• Writing projects and special events
• Assist in scheduling Capitol Hill meetings as part of CADCA’s National Leadership Forum
• Assist in completing appropriations request forms for Congressional offices and in reaching out to Congressional offices about CADCA’s appropriations priorities
• Assist in getting members of Congress to sign onto the Congressional Host Committee for CADCA’s Drug-Free Kids Campaign Awards Dinner
• Write content for CADCA’s digital newsletter, Coalitions Online, and CADCA’s online blog, the CADCA Community
• Develop presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Information and data collection
• On a daily basis, scan and collect data and relevant information from the Internet, the Congressional Record, the Federal Register, CQ, and other relevant publications
• Assist in reviewing scholarly articles about substance use prevention in academic journals and condense information into a useable format for presentations
• Assist in monitoring and tracking the Department’s bill priorities on substance use prevention. This includes obtaining bill text, legislative reports, and other information from Capitol Hill.
• Prepare a weekly list of relevant hearings to be held on Capitol Hill and news items summarizing up-to-date substance use prevention, treatment, and research issues for CADCA staff
• Logistical and staff support to CADCA’s Public Policy Department
• Prepare, assemble, and deliver packets for Hill staff
• Organize funding charts and local outcomes used for advocacy efforts
• Assist with presentation development to maintain timely research on substance use
• Compile and update essential contact lists (i.e., Congressional staff)
• Manage and maintain databases in Excel as required
• Handle administrative duties for the Department, including making travel arrangements, completing expense reports, completing conference registrations, and submitting applications for speaking engagements. Responsibilities will be similar to those of a Legislative Correspondent on Capitol Hill.
• Send mass email communications to Congressional members and staff