Job Postings & Training Opportunities

*Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

The Brain, Environment, and Addictions Research Lab (PI: Dr. David Baranger, PhD) at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is recruiting a postdoctoral research associate to study the neurobiology of addiction.

Ongoing projects in the lab include:

1) characterizing heavy alcohol use with precision functional mapping; 2) studying the association of substance use/exposure with longitudinal brain development, and the influence of environmental and genetic risk factors; and 3) developing advanced machine learning models of task-related brain function. The fellow will have the opportunity to contribute to and lead these projects and will also be expected to develop their own research direction in a related area. This position will be supported by Dr. Baranger’s start-up funds and R00 award (NIAAA). As such, there are sufficient funds for up to 3 years of support.

Interested applicants should send an email to Dr. David Baranger (dbaranger@mcw.edu) containing their CV, contact information for 3 references, and a statement of interest that describes their research background and career goals, as well as why they are interested in joining the BEAR Lab.

The University of Texas at Austin’s “Alcohol Training Grant,” an NIAAA-supported T32 Training Program, has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral fellow. Applications are invited for this 2+ year postdoctoral training fellowship in the neurobiological and behavioral effects of alcohol. Third year dependent on successful renewal of the T32. Training opportunities span state-of-the-art translational, psychosocial, and preclinical approaches in animal models and human subjects research including behavior, bioinformatics, genetics, electrophysiology, imaging, molecular biology, neurochemistry, and neuropharmacology. Our dynamic training environment boasts a ~40-year history of successfully preparing postdoctoral fellows for careers in alcohol research. Integrated with the Waggoner Center for Alcohol and Addiction Research, this opportunity is available for any one of our training faculty’s laboratories, but especially Avenceña, Eberhart, Fonken, Lippard, Mangieri or Nixon who are actively recruiting. Our faculty span 7 academic units (Molecular Biosciences, Neurology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work) creating a rich interdisciplinary environment.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must have completed their doctoral training in chemistry, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, psychology, social work, or a related field and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Competitive applicants will have a strong track record of scholarly productivity and commitment to a career in alcohol research. UT is an equal-opportunity employer. Position is on site at UT Austin in Austin, TX, USA. Stipend, medical insurance coverage, and travel funds are supported by this T32 Training Award.

APPLICATION: Initiate the application process by emailing the director, Dr. Kim Nixon, at kim.nixon@austin.utexas.edu with a letter of interest and CV or the training faculty of interest, directly. After review of your CV, applicants will be asked for a statement of research and career goals and contact information for three references.

Review of applications begins immediately until the position is filled.

• Position Start:  7/1/2026-9/1/2026
• Posting Expiration Date:  11/23/25

This is a two-year, full-time, funded postdoctoral psychology fellowship located in West Haven, CT. Fellows will apply to work with a primary research mentor who will meet weekly with the fellow for the duration of fellowship. The primary research mentor will supervise the fellow’s individualized training plan, including a mentored research project, goals for scientific writing, grant writing, and presentations, educational activities, and clinical service delivery, supervised by two licensed clinical psychologists. Fellows spend 75% of their time on research and educational activities and 25% in clinical care, and are typically eligible for psychologist licensure by the end of first year of fellowship. Fellows may also write papers with collaborating faculty at MIRECC or other centers at VA Connecticut, including the National Center for PTSD – Clinical Neurosciences Division and Evaluation Division, Pain/ Opioid Consortium of Research, Intimate Partner Violence Center for Implementation, Research, and Evaluation, and faculty affiliated with fellowships on Health Services Research, Informatics, and Women’s Health. Finally, fellows may collaborate with faculty at Yale University School of Medicine, where fellows are nominated for postdoctoral fellowship appointments.

Applications are due November 23, 2025 via email.

Contact Person: Suzanne Decker, PhD

Email: Suzanne.decker@va.gov

Location: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

Start Date: Immediate

Position Type: Full-time, Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Position Summary

At the research laboratory of Prof. Gyongyi Szabo, MD, PhD, we are seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our multidisciplinary team investigating the mechanisms linking neuroinflammation and the alcohol-related effects on the liver–gut axis. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing projects that explore the molecular pathways and specific cell populations mediating multi-organ communication, in the context of alcohol exposure and related pathologies in relevant neuroinflammation models (Aging, Alzheimer’s disease). This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative, cutting-edge research environment with access to advanced technologies and cross-disciplinary expertise in neuroscience and immunology. At the Szabo lab (https://research.bidmc.org/gyongyiszabo), our translational research projects include in vitro experiments and cell culture systems, in vivo mouse models, patient samples, and Omics data set analyses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research
• Design and execute experiments in vitro and in vivo mouse models
• Analyze and interpret data; prepare manuscripts and presentations for publication and conferences.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate trainees as appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with other investigators within and outside the lab.

Qualifications

• • Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Immunology, Physiology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience, with minimum one-year post-doctoral experience, in neuroinflammation, neuroimmunology, or liver-gut–brain axis interactions.
  • Background in alcohol-related disease models of mouse, behavior assays, is strongly preferred
  • Strong record of peer-reviewed publications.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• • Experience with alcohol use-related mouse models of neuroinflammation (Aging, Alzheimer’s disease).
  • Expertise in flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, neuron and glia cells, iPSC cell-culture and differentiation systems, molecular assays, CRISPR, RNA-seq analysis, Extracellular vesicles, and ability to conduct bioinformatics analyses with the help of statisticians.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits will be provided commensurate with NIH guidelines and institutional policies.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit the following materials as a single PDF to szabolab@bidmc.harvard.edu:

• Cover letter describing research interests and relevant experience
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three professional references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement

BIDMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

We are seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate whose research interests align with the study of substance use in high-risk, low-SES vulnerable populations.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will primarily work with one or a team of the following faculty comprising the leadership of CADRE. Peter Monti, PhD (PI and Director), Jasjit S. Ahluwalia, MD, MPH (Deputy Director), Jennifer Tidey, PhD (Core Leader), Tyler Wray, PhD (Core Leader), Mollie Monnig,PhD (Associate Director for Research Capacity), Lauren Micalizzi, PhD (Research Lead), Cara Murphy,PhD (Research Lead) and Alex Sokolovsky (Research Lead). Opportunities to participate in ongoing studies, new pilot studies, work on team grant writing, and writing one’s own grant are available.

Qualifications and Benefits

• Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (in a relevant discipline, including but not limited to public health, behavioral sciences, psychology, and sociology) at the time the appointment begins.
• Salary is commensurate with federal NRSA stipend levels.
• The position includes employment benefits such as health insurance and funding for conference travel.
• Start dates are flexible.

Application Process

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. Applicants should apply by submitting a cover letter (stating research interests and past experience) and a curriculum vitae online at: https://apply.interfolio.com/173970.

Candidates should address how they would contribute to the research and/or teaching missions of our diverse and inclusive university community. Please indicate in the letter of application the search number (PH-342).

Additionally, send materials via email to Dr. Jasjit S. Ahluwalia (cadre-postdoc@brown.edu) with the subject heading “Postdoctoral Research Associate Application.”

If further information is needed, or there are specific questions, please contact Dr. Ahluwalia at cadre-postdoc@brown.edu.

The School of Psychological Science at Oregon State University (OSU) is excited to invite applications for a full-time tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to begin Fall 2026. The ideal candidate will join the leadership of the new and quickly growing Clinical Science PhD program which is in the process of pursuing both APA and PCSAS accreditation. 

Applicants must hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology or a closely related field, with a strong commitment to the advancement of clinical science. This position is part of a multi-line, multi-year investment in clinical science research and teaching. Our Clinical Science model centers on rigorous training in the science and practice of evidence-based interventions, reaching diverse populations who may lack access to mental health care, and the wise use of technology in clinical psychological service. The candidate is expected to create impact by contributing to inclusive excellence in the unit, in alignment with the institution’s Diversity Action Plan. The successful candidate will lead a productive research program directly applicable to clinical science in any area. Teaching responsibilities include typically 4 courses on the 4-quarter system (e.g., 1-2-1-0) at the undergraduate or graduate level, with course buyouts available for activities such as mentoring graduate students, conducting grant-funded research, and/or engaging in administrative tasks (e.g., Director of Clinical Training role). 

Applications require submission of a cover letter, CV, Research Statement, Teaching Statement, and answering an additional prompt regarding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Names of references are requested but will not be checked until later in the interview process. 

Full consideration date is October 20, 2025. The application closes January 5, 2026. 

Email Dr. Jessee Dietch for additional inquiries, at: Jessee.dietch@oregonstate.edu

The Center on Alcohol, Substance use, and Addictions (CASAA) announces two open postdoctoral fellowship positions on our NIAAA Institutional Research Training T32 grant. The goal of the grant is to prepare future NIH scientists to conduct rigorous alcohol research across a range of areas including evidence-based treatment, mechanisms of behavior change, precision medicine, comorbidity and the individual- and system-level factors related to alcohol use, polysubstance use, and other addictive behaviors, technology-based interventions, and implementation science; and draws on several new conceptual and methodological approaches with the goal of reducing the public health burden of alcohol use disorder. We have at least two openings to support a postdoctoral fellow for 2025-2026.

Applicants must meet the following criteria: (1) demonstrated interest in the alcohol field as evidenced by prior coursework, research, and/or clinical experience; (2) a record of research productivity as evidenced by research presentations and peer-reviewed publications; and (3) a commitment to a career in alcohol research as an independent investigator. We are particularly interested in fellows who have experience or interest in intensive longitudinal data methods such as ecological momentary assessment and/or ambulatory assessment as well as fellows with an interest in biological mechanisms and/or correlates. All fellows must be a United States citizen or a noncitizen national of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of appointment.

Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a 1-2 page cover letter that addresses their qualifications for and interest in the training program to Katie Witkiewitz, Ph.D., katiew@unm.edu.

Positions are available immediately although the latest start date of August 1, 2026 will be considered. Applications received by November 15, 2025 will be given best consideration.

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