Postdoctoral Scholar Opportunity - CA

University of California, San Francisco

Postdoctoral Traineeship in Drug Abuse Treatment/Services Research Training Program

Positions as Postdoctoral Scholars in drug abuse treatment and services research are available at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Psychiatry. Traineeship appointments in this active, multidisciplinary research environment are for two years, with the possibility of a third year. Stipends are funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Postdoctoral Scholars work with a preceptor to design and implement studies on the treatment of drug dependence, including nicotine dependence. Scholars also have the opportunity to select a specific area of focus for independent research projects. Current faculty research interests include trials of efficacy and effectiveness of psychosocial and pharmacologic treatments of drug abuse; diagnostic techniques and research on treatments tailored for HIV-positive drug abusers and drug abusers with psychiatric and medical disorders; research on provision of services to drug-abusing populations; innovative methodology, including Internet-based studies; instrument development in drug abuse; and treatment of complex patients in innovative settings. The Department prioritizes the training of psychiatrists, women, and minorities for academic research careers.

James Sorensen, PhD and Sharon Hall, PhD serve as Director and Associate Director, respectively; Co-Directors include Steven Batki, MD, Kevin Delucchi, PhD, Joseph Guydish, PhD, Carmen Masson, PhD, and Constance Weisner, DrPH.

The application period is open until positions are filled. To be considered for a traineeship, please email your CV, research statement, and samples of representative work to barbara.paschke@ucsf.edu. Two letters of recommendation can be emailed as signed PDF documents, or sent by mail to