Job Postings & Training Opportunities

The Laboratory of Neuroimaging (LNI), led by Nora D. Volkow, M.D., in the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) intramural program, is seeking two highly motivated postdoctoral fellows to join its team at the Clinical Research Center on the main NIH campus in Bethesda, MD. This position focuses on multimodal neuroimaging and neuropsychological research in substance use disorders. The fellow will contribute to clinical trials evaluating brain function and behavior in patient populations, including individuals with alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder. The successful candidate will (1) assist with the design, management, and implementation of clinical trials; (2) Conduct data analysis and contribute to the publication of findings; (3) Develop and pursue independent research questions aligned with LNI’s mission; (4) Work closely with patient populations and multidisciplinary research teams.

LNI conducts structural, functional, and neurochemical imaging studies in human subjects using PET, MRI, simultaneous PET/MRI, and EEG. Fellows join a vibrant and collaborative scientific community with access to world-class facilities and mentorship aimed at fostering independent research careers.

Qualifications: (1) A Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, or a related field; (2) Strong interest in neuroimaging and clinical research (3) Excellent oral and written communication skills; (4) Ability to work effectively in collaborative team settings. Prior experience with neuroimaging analysis (e.g., fMRI, PET, EEG), programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Linux environment), or software tools (e.g., AFNI, FSL, SPM, FreeSurfer) is required. Training opportunities are available for motivated candidates who wish to develop these skills.

Application Instructions: Please send (1) a cover letter describing your research interests and motivation for pursuing a postdoctoral position; (2) Curriculum vitae (CV); and (3) Contact information for three references to: Dr. Dardo Tomasi by email to dardo.tomasi@nih.gov by April 30, 2026.

NIH is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. All positions are subject to a background check. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. NIH welcomes foreign nationals with the exception of individuals from this list.

Dr. Rajani Maiya’s laboratory at LSUHSC in New Orleans is currently recruiting a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to investigate the molecular mechanisms of stress and alcohol interactions. Our NIH-funded research program in the Department of Physiology at LSUHSC aims to dissect the relationship between stress and alcohol misuse at circuit, cellular, and molecular levels. Using an animal model of social stress-induced escalation of alcohol consumption, we are particularly focused on understanding neural circuits in which the Kappa/Dynorphin system acts to mediate these stress-induced increases in alcohol consumption. A complementary project applies single-nucleus transcriptomics to define molecular signatures of stress-escalated alcohol intake in the paraventricular thalamus. We are seeking individuals with experience in the fields of behavioral pharmacology, systems/circuit neuroscience, molecular neuroscience, and/or Omics-based approaches. Successful candidates will have substantial expertise in rodent behaviors and/or proficient in bioinformatics pipelines for high resolution transcriptomics. Individuals that are interested in combining behavioral and molecular approaches in their research are preferred and will receive training in new techniques to build upon existing skill sets. The successful candidate will also receive intensive and individually tailored mentoring toward the establishment of an independent research career in the integrative neurosciences. Selected applicants are also eligible for appointment to our long-standing NIAAA T32 training program. Applicant will work on multidisciplinary projects in a highly collaborative environment located within the heart of New Orleans and receive an NIH-level stipend. Interested candidates are also encouraged to contact Rajani Maiya directly at rmaiya@lsuhsc.edu

The Clinical Psychoneuroendocrinology and Neuropsychopharmacology (CPN) Section is a translational and clinical laboratory of the National Institutes of Health Intramural Research Program (NIH IRP), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), jointly funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and is currently recruiting a Post-Doctoral Fellow. The workplace is located in Baltimore, MD.

To apply, please send current CV, a statement of research background and interests, and at least 3 reference contacts to:

Contact: Lorenzo Leggio, M.D., Ph.D.

Email: lorenzo.leggio@nih.gov

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The NIAAA-funded T32 training program in the School of Medicine at LSU Health in New Orleans is currently accepting applications from advanced candidates for an outstanding postdoctoral fellowship opportunity. Our rich scientific and mentoring environment provides excellent training and career development opportunities alongside leading investigators and dedicated mentors. We seek highly motivated and career-focused candidates with research interests in preclinical and/or translational aspects of alcohol use disorder (AUD) and related co-morbidities implementing approaches ranging from advanced preclinical models (rodent, non-human primate), innovative ex vivo technologies, and translational human studies in association with our longitudinal New Orleans Alcohol Use in HIV (NOAH) cohort. The successful candidate will work with a highly integrated team of investigators and receive personalized training in multi-disciplinary fields including the following areas of collaborative strength:

• Mitochondrial Bioenergetics and Metabolic Dysregulation in AUD & HIV
• Neurobiology of Pain, Negative Affect, and Cognitive Deficits in AUD
• Immune Activation and Senescence in the Context of AUD & HIV
• Polysubstance Abuse (Alcohol, Cannabis, Cocaine, & Fentanyl)

Opportunities for professional development, grant writing, and mentoring are available to facilitate a steady progression to independence.  The ideal candidate will exhibit a productive research history and be highly motivated to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Individuals holding or near completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent degree are eligible. US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required. The applicant will receive an NIH-level stipend and enjoy working in a progressive environment located in downtown New Orleans. LSU Health-New Orleans is an Equal Opportunity Employer for females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Applications can be directed to Dr. Scott Edwards (sedwa5@lsuhsc.edu) or submitted here:

Two-Year Visiting Assistant Professor Position in Psychology

Post Expiration Date: January 30, 2026

The Reed College Psychology Department seeks applicants for a two-year visiting assistant professor position in HEALTH/CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY to begin August 2026. The selected individual will teach four courses per year, two each semester. The courses taught will include a team-taught introductory psychology course with lab, courses in their area of expertise, and, in alternating years, health psychology and psychopathology. At least one of these additional courses will include a lab. The individual will also supervise multiple year-long senior thesis projects and, in the second year, serve as an academic advisor.

Reed College is a highly selective liberal arts institution with a distinguished record of educational accomplishment and a strong commitment to scholarship (http://web.reed.edu). It is also a community that values cultural diversity and inclusive educational practices as essential to the excellence of our academic program. In your application material, we invite you to describe how your teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and/or community service reflect these values. Reed is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

To ensure full consideration, please submit a cover letter, CV, statement of research interests and teaching philosophy and experience, and contact information for three individuals from whom letters of recommendation may be requested through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/179644 by January 30, 2026.

Inquiries about the position may be directed to faculty.search@reed.edu.

UC San Diego Department of Psychiatry

The fellows will conduct research in one or more of the following areas: (1) substance use, (2) externalizing problems, (3) parenting and family processes.

This is an ideal position for someone seeking an academic research career at UCSD or elsewhere.

Applicants will join a productive and growing lab and can expect >80% of time spent on developing their own manuscripts. The previous 2 postdocs in this position both secured tenure-track faculty positions in departments of psychology.

Licensure in California can be obtained during the postdoc.

More information is available here.

To express interest, email your CV to wpelham@ucsd.edu and list contact info for three professional references. No cover letter/further materials necessary.

The PHAST Department in the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position available immediately to conduct research in the areas of substance use disorders, neurotoxicology, or pharmacology of neurodegenerative diseases.

The PHAST Department at UTHSC has continuously increased its level of extramural funding within the last decade. The candidates will join a very strong core of PHAST scientists devoted to investigating varied aspects of substance use disorders, neurotoxicology, and neurodegenerative disease (http://www.uthsc.edu/pharmacology).

UTHSC offers a generous start up package, and our Institution includes several core facilities, such as the Lab Animal Care Unit, the Regional Biocontainment Laboratory, the Molecular Resource Center, the Flow Cytometry and Flow Sorting core, the Molecular Bioinformatics Core, the Proteomics and Metabolomics Core, the Imaging Core, which houses a super-resolution microscopy unit, the Research Histology Core, a new Structural Biology core with access to several outside core facilities and national labs, and free access to the ISAAC-NG high-performance computing clusters at the University of Tennessee. Furthermore, the PHAST Department sustains common facilities in laser confocal microscopy, laser capture microscopy, high-resolution fluorescence microscopy, and high-throughput robotic electrophysiology.

Candidates will be considered at the rank of ASSISTANT PROFESSOR. Applicants should demonstrate ability to secure external funding for their research. Candidates employing innovative methodologies in their research program are especially encouraged to apply, e.g., microfluidics-organoids, in vivo/high-resolution imaging, AFM, computational neuroscience, large-scale neuronal ensemble electrophysiological recording, novel viral and genetic strategies for targeting and manipulating cells of the nervous system.

Applicants should submit a one-page cover letter, CV, a summary of research interests and plans (3 pages), and names of three references as a single PDF file to Professor Anna Bukiya, Search Committee Chair, to abukiya@uthsc.edu. Please include PHAST26 in the subject line.

The Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine at Texas A&M University’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking applicants to join as full-time, open-rank tenured/tenure-track position faculty with an 11-month academic appointment and a negotiable start date.

The Department is interested in candidates with expertise in geriatric psychiatry, broadly defined, to include scientists with expertise in bench or clinical trial work related to issues specific to or differently represented in older populations. Preference will be given to scholars who, through their research, clinical care, teaching and/or service will contribute to the breadth and excellence of the academic community, as well as the needs of the population of Texas and the global community. The ideal candidate will be expected to establish an independent geriatric psychiatry-focused research program to generate extramural funding, teach clinical and research trainees, as applicable, and perform academic service to the department and university.

The ideal candidate will be joining a department with a growing community of researchers, and clinicians who are dedicated to advancing the field of mental health care through a collaborative research environment and an interdisciplinary clinical enterprise housing Texas A&M’s CSWE accredited post graduate clinical social work fellowship and the Naresh K. Vashist College of Medicine’s ACGME accredited psychiatry residency. The department’s researchers and clinicians focus on an extensive list of specializations, including but not limited to, child and interventional psychiatry, trauma/PTSD, anxiety/depression, and substance use disorders.  

Application Instructions 

Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/165194 and upload the following: 

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service as applicable
• Contact information for at least 3 references tosolicit letters of recommendation 

For questions, email inquiries to Shaunna Clark at slclark@tamu.edu 

Position Start Date: June 1, 2026

Dr. Alex P. Miller, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine, is currently seeking applications from highly motivated candidates for a research postdoctoral fellowship. The full-time research position will primarily focus on the study of genetic and neurobiological influences on the progression of substance use, substance use disorders, and related traits and disorders across the lifespan with a particular focus on the developmental span extending from childhood through young adulthood. Ongoing projects in Dr. Miller’s lab include (1) utilizing integrative data analysis to harmonize phenotypic data across a number of large, genetically-informed longitudinal study samples with the goal of characterizing the longitudinal interplay between impulsive personality traits and alcohol involvement from childhood to middle adulthood and their relation to genetic and neurobiological sources of vulnerability; (2) evaluating genetic influences on substance use and related traits and disorders in a pediatric and young adult sample of participants from the Indiana Biobank; and (3) continued collaborations in large-scale genomic analyses as part of the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium Substance Use Disorders Working Group and related research with other faculty in the Departments of Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Biostatistics and Health Data Science, and Medical and Molecular Genetics. Candidates with interests spanning statistical genetics, neuroimaging data analysis and developmental neuroscience, and the study of etiological heterogeneity in the developmental progression of substance use and substance use disorders are encouraged to apply. To apply, please complete the online form (https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/31664) and submit your CV, cover letter/personal statement, and contact information for up to three references. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed until the spot is filled. For best consideration, please apply by February 15, 2026. For additional questions please contact Dr. Miller (alexmill@iu.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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Position Start Date: August 15, 2026
Posting Expiration Date: July 31, 2026

The SDSU/UCSD T32 alcohol research training grant funded by NIAAA is accepting applications for 2026-2027 Postdoctoral Fellowships in San Diego, CA. These fellowships are aimed at training entry level postdoctoral scientists interested in conducting research contributing to the understanding of the treatment, biological underpinnings and consequences of alcohol use disorders including prenatal alcohol exposure. Fellows will conduct research with their mentor, including comprehensive literature reviews and participation in data collection and analysis. Trainees are expected to become involved in manuscript and grant writing, to participate in alcohol research training program seminars, and to present at the annual RSA meeting. Postdoctoral appointees are supported for twelve-month, full-time appointments with the ability to receive up to two years of support based upon acceptable progress during their initial year and contingent upon federal funding. Qualified candidates must be a citizen or a noncitizen national of the United States (or permanent resident) and have completed their doctoral degree requirements in the clinical and behavioral sciences prior to their date of appointment (likely August 15, 2026).

Faculty mentors include Drs. Edward Riley (Director), Andrea Spadoni (Co-Director), Sarah Mattson (Assoc. Director), Susan Tapert (Assoc. Director), Sandra A. Brown, Mariana Cherner, Kelly Courtney, Jay Giedd, Igor Grant, Joanna Jacobus, Susan Kiene, Thomas Marcotte, Ksenija Marinkovic, David Moore, Sonya Norman, Abraham Palmer, Will Pelham, Sandra Sanchez-Roige, Marc Schuckit, Jennifer Thomas, Natasha Wade, and Tamara Wall.

To apply, please complete the online form (http://niaaa-t32.sdsu.edu/apply/) and submit your CV, personal statement, and three reference letters per the website instructions. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed until all spots are filled. Complete applications received by Dec. 31, 2025 will be provided with decisions by February 2026. Qs contact Jill (vanderv@sdsu.edu).

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.

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.

*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.