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News Date: Monday, April 29, 2019 - 19:30
Post-Doctoral Fellowships, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Toronto, Canada
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is a dynamic, academically oriented hospital that promotes integration of research and clinical care. Fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, CAMH is Canada’s largest mental health research and teaching institute and a World Health Organization (WHO) collaborating site. Research at CAMH aims to translate understanding of the causes of mental illness and addictions into more effective treatments.
The Biobehavioral Alcohol Research Lab is seeking one or more postdoctoral fellows to contribute to ongoing projects in the following areas of addictive behaviors: 1) human laboratory and psychopharmacology research; 2) psychosocial and etiology research; and 3) treatment research and service delivery.
The successful candidate(s) will have obtained a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, pharmacology, neuroscience, or a closely related discipline as of the start date. Experience with relevant human subjects research (e.g., substance use, behavioral pharmacology) is required. A demonstrated record of independent scientific productivity, as evidenced by a strong history of first-author, peer-review publications, is required. Evidence of strong quantitative skills is preferred. Experience with clinical assessments, including structured interviews (e.g., SCID), self-report-rating scales, personality inventories, and/or neuropsychological testing is an asset. For the treatment/service delivery position, completion of a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology is required. The ideal candidates will be highly motivated to obtain an independent investigator or faculty position within the next 2-3 years.
The successful candidate(s) will possess excellent attention to detail, strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, and will be responsive to deadlines and performance feedback. Candidates must possess a strong ability for self-directed learning and the production of independent scholarly work. The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced research environment with minimal supervision is essential, as is the ability to effectively lead and direct other project assistants and to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary research team.
This is a 12-month, full-time, contract position. Subsequent fellowship support may be available, but is not guaranteed. Applicants will be encouraged and supported to apply for independent funding (e.g., CIHR) in the first fellowship year. The position start date is negotiable between April 1 and September 1, 2019. The starting salary for this position is $55,000 CAD. Due to being classified as a non-permanent trainee position, this position does not include a specified benefits package. Non-Canadian applicants are welcome to apply.
To apply please send a current CV, a statement of interest, and contact information for three professional references to Dr. Christian Hendershot (christian.hendershot@camh.ca). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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