Current Newsletter (December, 2025)
From the President's Desk
Micky Koffarnus, Ph.D. - APA Division 28 President
As my year as Division 28 president comes to an end, I want to thank you all for entrusting this role to me. Leading Division 28 has been an honor, as this division has been a scientific home for me for well over a decade now. The combination of cutting
-edge science and a warm, welcoming atmosphere in Division 28 is something truly special, and it’s been a pleasure to serve in various roles in this division over the years.
As it is in most years, the highlight of the year for me was undoubtedly our annual conference. For months, tireless work went into crafting a program that would not only showcase cutting-edge research but also foster meaningful dialogue across disciplines. Thank you to Will Middleton, our program chair for the 2025 conference for facilitating an excellent lineup of sessions. My favorite component of the APA convention and the Division 28 programming remains the networking opportunities and awards talks. The networking opportunities bring scientists from all career stages together, and the awards talks provide an overview of the best of our field highlighting their science.
Another highlight of the year was the expansion of our executive committee. A focus of my tenure was recruiting several new members to the executive committee whose expertise spans diverse fields and whose enthusiasm has already begun to shape our society’s trajectory. I’d like to welcome each of our new members here and reaffirm my gratitude to each of them for contributing their efforts and ideas to the success of Division 28. In appointed positions, this year we are welcoming Cecilia Bergeria (Johns Hopkins) as incoming Secretary, Robert LeComte (Johns Hopkins) as incoming Newsletter Editor, Annie Kleykamp (University of Maryland) as incoming Membership Chair, Sean Regnier (University of Kentucky) as 2027 Program Chair, Shelby Goodwin (Rowan University) as a Student Representative, Tony Nist (Virginia Tech) as Webmaster, and Rafaela Fontes (Virginia Tech) and Justin Van Heukelom (University of Florida) as new Early Career Representatives. In addition, our new elected offers include Cassie Gipson-Reichardt as incoming President, Matt Kirkpatrick as incoming President-Elect, and Justin Yates as an incoming Member-at-Large. I’m thrilled that such a large group of new executive committee members have joined the division this year, and I am excited to see where they take the division in the future.
Of course, the past year was not without its difficulties. We faced a climate that is growing increasingly hostile to scientific inquiry and scientific institutions. As academics, it is normal and healthy for our work to be questioned and probed for validity by our peers and the public at large, but this year we have faced the rejection
of established methods to determine truth and the undermining of scientific inquiry itself. These moments were sobering reminders that science does not exist in a vacuum. Our research, our conferences, and our publications are part of a broader societal context, and this context can be turbulent. Yet I am proud of how our division responded. Our members reaffirmed our commitment to evidence-based reasoning and joined various initiatives to work toward a reestablishment of norms that value scientific inquiry. Persisting in the face of criticism is never easy, but it is essential.
It is with great confidence that I pass the baton to our incoming president. Dr. Gipson-Reichardt brings not only a wealth of scientific expertise but also a vision for how our society can continue to thrive in an era of rapid change. I have no doubt that under her leadership, our society will deepen its impact, broaden its reach, and remain steadfast in its mission to advance psychopharmacological science for the benefit of all. I am excited to see the new ideas and initiatives that will emerge in the year ahead.
As members, you are the lifeblood of this society. Your participation, your research, and your commitment to scientific integrity are what sustain us. I encourage you to remain engaged, to support our new leadership, and to continue contributing to the vibrant community we have built together. Please consider submitting your work to the 2026 APA Convention call for abstracts and joining us at the convention next year. The challenges we face are real, but so are the opportunities. In closing, I want to thank you for the privilege of serving as your president. It has been an honor to represent this division, to celebrate its successes, and to stand with you in moments of adversity.
Micky Koffarnus, Ph.D. Department of Family and Community Medicine University of Kentucky
A Letter from the Editor
Robert LeComte, Ph.D. - APA Division 28 Newsletter Editor
Dear Division 28, With the holidays upon us, it is easy amongst all the chaos of travel, shopping, cooking, football (Go Birds), and other preparations to lose sight of what we are blessed with and thankful for in our lives. Whether it be family, friends, colleagues, pets, health, or a combination of these, be sure to pause along the way to breathe, remember those close to you, and give thanks in ways that are meaningful to you and yours.
As the incoming newsletter editor, I have given a lot of thought to how thankful I am for Division 28. This was my first experience with service in a professional organization when I was a graduate student at the University of Kansas (Rock Chalk). Over the years since, I have appreciated the opportunities to grow into the organization, learn from the members and executive committees, and attend the annual APA conference with the many people I am grateful to call colleagues.
Division 28 is a truly welcoming organization full of bright and compassionate individuals – each sharing a common goal of understanding and addressing issues of substance use and addiction. Although we unfortunately live and work at a time where popular opinions on science have changed, we can perhaps take comfort in knowing that the importance of our work and efforts in addiction science remain steady. I look forward to my role in highlighting the impactful scholarship of our members and wish you all a happy holiday season.
Sincerely,
Robert LeComte, Ph.D. Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
2025 APA Convention Recap
William Middleton, Ph.D. - APA Division 28 Program Chair
First of all, thank you to all of our speakers, award winners, and those who attend
ed Division 28 sessions at the APA 2025 Annual Conference! We had a stacked convention, with 3 symposiums, and a suite of presentations from award-winning scientists who have made a tremendous impact on the fields of psychopharmacology and substance use.
The convention kicked off with our first symposia, Integrating Cannabis Policy Changes into Health Care Practice and Research, which provided critical information on the emerging challenges for clinicians addressing cannabis use, both as a disorder and as a treatment. Following this symposium, Psychedelics and Recovery from Addictive Disorders: Recent Experimental and Observational Findings was presented on-stage as an APA featured session! Psychedelics show both promise and present issues to substance use science and clinical practice. This symposium provided an overview of cutting-edge research on this hot button topic. Twenty-five individuals presented posters at our annual poster session, and attendance was fantastic! Furthermore, both Division 28 and Division 50 cosponsored an Early Career Investigator Poster session to highlight exemplary research between our two divisions. We appreciate Division 50 for taking the lion’s share of setting up this event and look forward to attending again in 2026.
We had several award winners last year whose research has had a major impact on the field. Our Outstanding Dissertation Award went to Dr. Victoria Votaw, Dr. Meredith Berry won the Early Career Psychopharmacologist Award, and Dr. William Stoops won the MED Associates Brady-Schuster Award! We give a special thanks to our President Dr. Mikhail Koffarnus for all his work in service of Division 28 and for his rousing Presidential Address.
Many individuals came together to make APA 2025 an informative and very enjoyable experience. We are looking forward to making the APA 2026 Annual Conference even better! See you there,
William Middleton, Ph.D. Department of Family and Community Medicine University of Kentucky
Call for Nominations: APA Division 28 Awards for 2026
Justin Strickland, Ph.D. - APA Division 28 Awards Chair
Nominations are requested for the following 2026 APA Division 28 Awards: Outstanding Dissertation, Early Career Psychopharmacologist, and MED Associates Brady-Schuster. Candidates must be nominated by a member or Fellow of Division 28, and it is preferred but not required that nominees be a member of Division 28 and APA. Nomination materials for each award are indicated below and should be emailed to jstrickland@som.umaryland.edu (please put "Division 28 Nomination" in the subject line). Materials must be received no later than December 1, 2025.
Outstanding Dissertation Award honors the best doctoral dissertation in psychopharmacology and substance use. The award includes a cash prize, funding support to attend the 2026 APA annual meeting, and an engraved plaque. Persons who completed a doctoral program during calendar years 2024 or 2025 are eligible for nomination. The nomination must be based on a completed dissertation. Nominations must include: (1) a letter from the sponsor supporting the nomination; (2) a copy of the dissertation on which the nomination is based; and (3) any additional supporting documents.
Early Career Psychopharmacologist Award honors an early career scientist conducting original, meritorious work in psychopharmacology and encourages excellence in research at the interface between the disciplines of pharmacology and psychology. The award includes a cash prize, funding support to attend the 2026 APA annual meeting, and an engraved plaque. Persons who are no more than ten (10) years past the date of receipt of the doctoral degree are eligible for nomination. The nomination must be based on work in an area of psychopharmacology, behavioral pharmacology or substance use. Nominations must include: (1) the nominee's resume or Curriculum Vitae; (2) selected reprints or manuscript(s) describing the research on which the nomination is based; and (3) a statement from the sponsor in support of the nomination.
MED Associates Brady-Schuster Award honors a mid-career or senior scientist who conducts outstanding research underscoring the fundamental importance of behavioral science to psychopharmacology or substance use. The award includes a cash prize, funding support to attend the 2026 APA annual meeting, and an engraved plaque. Persons who are at least 15 years past the date of receipt of the doctoral degree and have an established record of outstanding contributions (in scholarship, service, and mentorship) in psychopharmacology, behavioral pharmacology, or substance use are eligible for nomination. Nominations must include: (1) a letter detailing the nominee's scientific contributions; (2) the nominee's resume or Curriculum Vitae; and (3) selected reprints or manuscript(s) describing the research on which the nomination is based.
Member Spotlight: A Word with Cianna Piercey
Cianna Piercey - APA Division 28 Student Representative & Social Media Chair
My name is Cianna Piercey and I am a fifth-year doctoral candidate in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D.
program at Colorado State University. I am honored to serve in two roles on the Division 28 executive committee, as a student representative and the Division 28 social media chair.
Broadly, my research focuses on substance use harm reduction and my overarching goal as a scientist is to conduct rigorous mixed-methods research that supports the health, agency, and humanity of people who use drugs.
My work has encompassed a broad range of substances (e.g., cannabis, alcohol, club drugs, psychedelics, understudied/emerging substances) and employed diverse methodological approaches (e.g., surveys, participant observation, drug administration) to address topics spanning polysubstance use, psychopharmacology, protective behavioral strategies, drug checking, and overdose response.
In addition to research, I am a therapist at a community mental health clinic, and I am passionate about community engagement and outreach. In my down time, I enjoy seeing live music, being outside, and making art.
Cianna Piercey Colorado State University
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Fresh Prints: Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology
Editor: Kelly E. Dunn, Ph.D., MBA
TABLE OF CONTENTS: 2025 | Volume 33 | Issue 5 (Oct)
Looking beyond traditional pain outcomes to better evaluate cannabis’s true potential and limitations in chronic pain management. Pages 425-429. Mun, Chung Jung; Thrul, Johannes; Epstein, David H. https://doi.org/10.1037/pha0000795
The effects of exercise interventions on substance-use outcomes: A meta-analytic and systematic review. Pages 430-438. Carlson, Hannah N.; Smith, Mark A.; Strickland, Justin C. https://doi.org/10.1037/pha0000785
Exploratory study of heart rate variability among participants with opioid use disorder inducted on gabapentin versus placebo during outpatient buprenorphine-assisted transition to injection naltrexone. Pages 439-447. Fitzgerald, Lauren R.; Weaver, Jackson W.; Mancino, Michael J.; Addicott, Merideth A.; Larson-Prior, Linda J.; Thostenson, Jeff D.; Oliveto, Alison H. https://doi.org/10.1037/pha0000784
Self-reported changes and experiences with substance use among real-world patients treated with medical ketamine. Pages 448-458. Almog, Shahar; Rodriguez Perez, Maribel; Varma, Deepthi S.; Obrochta, Alexia N.; Weiner, Michelle; Cheong, JeeWon; Berry, Meredith S. https://doi.org/10.1037/pha0000788
Value-based decision-making in daily tobacco smokers following experimental manipulation of mood. Pages 459-468. Copeland, Amber; Dora, Jonas; King, Kevin M.; Stafford, Tom; Field, Matt. https://doi.org/10.1037/pha0000781
Operant demand for cigarettes varies by unit of purchase: Comparing purchasing of packs and individual cigarettes. Pages 469-476. Reed, Derek D.; Graham, Madison E.; Gelino, Brett W.; Strickland, Justin C. https://doi.org/10.1037/pha0000787
The effect of “ice” components in sweet-flavored nicotine-containing e-liquids among young adult e-cigarette users. Pages 477-482. Li, Wei; Davis, Danielle R.; Wu, Ran; Gueorguieva, Ralitza; Green, Barry G.; Krishnan-Sarin, Suchitra. https://doi.org/10.1037/pha0000786
Physiological and subjective effects of an oral nicotine pouch in people who use smokeless tobacco. Pages 483-493. Eversole, Alisha; Imran, Rabia; Gaitan, Nicoleta; Cobb, Caroline O.; Barnes, Andrew J.; Halquist, Matthew; Hayes, Rashelle B.; Lipato, Thokozeni; Eissenberg, Thomas; Breland, Alison. https://doi.org/10.1037/pha0000798
Multiple discrimination, depression and anxiety coping motives, and alcohol-related consequences. Pages 494-502. Ali, Mawsoof; Wang, Callie L.; Meshesha, Lidia Z.; Teeters, Jenni B. https://doi.org/10.1037/pha0000800
Subjective response to alcohol predicts motivation to self-administer alcohol in a progressive ratio task. Pages 503-512. Belnap, Malia A.; Kirsch, Dylan E.; Grodin, Erica N.; Ray, Lara A. https://doi.org/10.1037/pha0000792
Is bedtime use of kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) a sleep aid or disruptor? Examining its daily effects and individual differences. Pages 513-522. Mun, Chung Jung; Timmons, Patricia; Panlilio, Leigh V.; Verrico, Christopher D.; Thomas, Ynhi T.; Zamarripa, C. Austin; Epstein, David H.; Smith, Kirsten E. https://doi.org/10.1037/pha0000794
What were you thinking? Relations between cannabis expectancies and use behavior depend upon self-attributed modality and type of cannabis. Pages 523-530. Waddell, Jack T. https://doi.org/10.1037/pha0000789
Division 28 Membership Information
Justin Yates, Ph.D. - APA Division 28 Membership Chair
Individual Memberships
Division 28 is committed to:
- Basic and Applied Research
- Undergraduate, Graduate, and Postdoctoral Training
- Evidence-based Clinical Practice
- Public Service and Advocacy
We accept APA members and non-members, and have different membership levels available for students, early career psychologists (terminal degree within the past 7 years), and regular members. Members receive a thrice-yearly newsletter, and are eligible for 1 of 3 annual awards (Outstanding Dissertation, Early Career Psychopharmacologist, Med Associates Brady/Schuster Award). See the previous award winners at our Division 28 awards page!
Please consider joining or renewing your membership! Contact our membership chair, Justin Yates (yatesj1@nku.edu) or visit our Division 28 membership page on our website for information.
Corporate Affiliate Memberships Corporate contributions support efforts in research, practice, and education. A membership contribution of $1000 is tax deductible. This is the recommended level of support. Any corporate contributions are tax exempt, and our tax number will be supplied upon request. Other levels of support are available and appreciated.
Division 28 is pleased to offer the following benefits to our corporate affiliate members:
- Access to thrice yearly newsletter
- Acknowledgement of support with corporate logo in newsletter
- Newsletter acknowledgement hyperlinked to corporate website, and available to all through newsletter posting on the Division 28 website
- Recognition of corporate support at annual APA membership meeting
- Liaison(s) eligible to subscribe to Division members-only listserv
- Liaison(s) participation in active and growing Division 28 social media presence
- Receive overview of relevant programming at APA convention
Please refer to the website for questions regarding Division 28 Corporate Affiliate Membership or contact: Dr. Mikhail Koffarnus (Division 28 President) at koffarnus@uky.edu or Dr. Evan Herrmann (Division 28 Treasurer) at evan.hermann@nih.gov
Psychopharmacology and Substance Use News Editorial Policy
Robert S. LeComte, Ph.D.
Psychopharmacology and Substance Use News is a thrice-yearly publication of Division 28. It is devoted to keeping members informed about the activities of Division 28 and to news and comments concerning all aspects of psychopharmacology and substance use.
Articles, comments, announcements, and advertisements should be sent to the editor, Robert S. LeComte rlecomt1@jh.edu. Explore content from archived Division 28 newsletters at the bottom of this page!
Training & Career Announcements
Vice Chair for Research (Associate or Full Professor) University at Buffalo
The Department of Psychiatry at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo is seeking a dynamic and innovative leader to join our team as the Vice Chair for Research (Associate or Full Professor). This position offers a unique opportunity to shape and advance the research mission of our department, which includes a group of dedicated researchers supported by a larger team of clinicians and educators committed to excellence in psychiatric care and education. In addition to maintaining their own research, the Vice Chair would mentor junior faculty and foster collaborative research initiatives within the department and with other behavioral and health sciences schools within the university and beyond. The Vice Chair also would work with Director of Clinical Trials and other research support staff to ensure an efficient and effective infrastructure for research that coordinates with existing research support within the medical school and the university. Innovation Promotion: Encourage and facilitate research innovation, addressing critical mental health challenges through interdisciplinary approaches. Partnership Development: Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with other institutions, organizations, and stakeholders to enhance research impact. Collaboration: Foster collaborative research initiatives with other behavioral and health departments within the institution and beyond. Research Oversight: Manage and oversee the department’s research programs, ensuring high standards of scientific rigor and innovation. Grant Writing: Engage in, and lead, efforts to secure external research funding through competitive grant proposals. Staff Management: Recruit, train, and supervise research staff, promoting a supportive and productive research environment.
LEARN MORE: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/57777
Postdoctoral Positions University of New Mexico Center on Alcohol, Substance use, and Addictions
The Center on Alcohol, Substance use, and Addictions (CASAA) at the University of New Mexico announces two open postdoctoral positions on our NIAAA Institutional Research Training grant, which has been renewed through 2030. 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 individualand 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. The grant supports four predoctoral fellows in the Department of Psychology and three postdoctoral fellows who may come from any discipline relevant to the goals of the training program. Fellows work with one of the core training faculty as primary mentor and have a secondary mentor as well. Primary mentors include: Katie Witkiewitz (Training Director), Frank Schwebel (Associate Training Director), Tara Bautista, Cassandra Boness, Leslie Brick, Joshua Grubbs, Margo Hurlocker, Megan Kirouac, Matison PAGE 13 OF 17 2025 | VOLUME 58 | ISSUE 2 McCool, Colin Mahoney, Matthew Pearson, Jane Ellen Smith, and Kamilla Venner. Due to the tremendous success of current trainees in receiving grants and faculty positions, 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 (3) a commitment to a career in alcohol research as an independent investigator.
LEARN MORE: https://casaa.unm.edu/training/institutionalresearch-training-grant/index.html
Tenure Track Assistant Professor Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Georgia Southern University
Reporting to the Health Policy and Community Health Department Chair, the Assistant Professor requires maintaining an active methodological and interdisciplinary research program, engaging with multidisciplinary research teams, mentoring students, and teaching graduate and undergraduate classes. The professional characteristics ideal for this position include the ability to articulate a clear approach to using their knowledge and skills to integrate principles of community health, health policies, and practices of public health. A track record that demonstrates strong foundational knowledge in the area of substance use and addiction, viewed through the lens of public health, and the potential for securing external funds in the area of substance use prevention, harm reduction, addiction treatment, and addiction recovery are also priorities. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to teach and develop graduate and undergraduate courses in public health; serve on dissertation committees in the college; provide service to the community; mentor students; serve on department, college, and university committees; engage in scholarship/creative activity leading to presentations at professional meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals; and be actively involved in professional associations and outreach activities. The position is a 10-month, tenure-track appointment.
LEARN MORE: https://tinyurl.com/j2u582n7
Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty Assistant Professor – University of Vermont
The University of Vermont’s Department of Psychological Science in the College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for a full-time, tenuretrack faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor to join our faculty. The position will start in Fall of 2026. Applicants must have a PhD in clinical psychology from an American Psychological Associationaccredited program. Applicants should be licenseeligible. Scholarship area is open. We are especially interested in applicants who have the potential to connect with another of our focus areas of psychological science: biobehavioral (behavioral neuroscience), developmental, or social psychology. Applicants must have a strong record of publications, potential for extramural funding, and excellent teaching and mentoring skills. The successful candidate will develop a vigorous research program and actively seek extramural funding, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and advise undergraduate and graduate students, in addition to professional contributions and service. Interest in interdisciplinary approaches and/or collaboration is desirable.
LEARN MORE: https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/81602
Post-doctoral Fellowship Henry Ford Health
Henry Ford Health (HFH, Detroit, MI), in partnership with the Mental Health Research Network (MHRN), is recruiting 1-3 post-doctoral fellows for a two-year, NIMH-supported T32 fellowship to commence in the summer/fall of 2026. Aspiring independent researchers will be PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY AND SUBSTANCE USE NEWS PAGE 14 OF 17 trained broadly in health systems/health services research with a focus on mental health conditions and services, including suicide prevention. The overall goal of the program is to support fellows in the transition to becoming independent mental health services researchers able to pursue NIMHfunding to support research within health system settings. MHRN is a consortium of 21 health systems, serving over 30 million patients using a common data system, which facilitates rigorous and reproducible multi-site studies.
LEARN MORE: https://www.henryford.com/hcp/research/public-population-research/health-policy/research
Postdoctoral Traineeship in Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Services Research University of California, San Francisco
The University of California, San Francisco is accepting applications to its NIDA-funded twoyear postdoctoral research training program, for open trainee positions starting either in the summer or early fall of 2026. Our program is one of the few that trains scientists in treatment and services research. Scholars work with a preceptor to design and implement studies on treatment of substance use disorders (SUD), including cannabis, alcohol, nicotine, opioids, stimulants, and other substances. Scholars also select a specific area of focus for independent research. Current research interests of faculty include trials of efficacy and effectiveness of psychosocial and pharmacologic SUD treatment, including: 1. Integration of SUD research in health care systems 2. Technology-based SUD screening and intervention research 3. Innovative SUD/HIV treatment, prevention, and services research 4. Emerging areas including innovative therapeutics and delivery models A variety of university-affiliated and community substance use treatment programs are available as research sites. These include inpatient and outpatient programs as well as services integrated into primary care, other health settings, and legal systems. Our training program encourages close research involvement with a preceptor, and involvement in selected classes, seminars, and grant preparation.
LEARN MORE: https://psychiatry.ucsf.edu/SUDTSR/
Full-Time Project Coordinator The New York University School of Global Public Health
Seeking a full-time project coordinator to assist in the management and administration of two NIDA-funded multi-year studies in the topic area of policing, criminal legal policy, and health outcomes among people who use drugs. The position is based in New York with a competitive salary and benefits package.
LEARN MORE: https://cpdd.org/job/full-time-project-coordinator-the-new-york-university/
Postdoctoral Candidate or PhD Students Louisiana State University
Ethan Anderson, PhD is currently recruiting either a postdoctoral candidate or PhD student to his lab at LSU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Anderson lab studies rodent models of alcohol and drug abuse and is newly funded by an R01 from NIAAA.
LEARN MORE: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/ Veterinary-Medicine/Postdoctoral-Researcher_R00109550
Postdoctoral Fellowships University of Florida
The NIDA-funded University of Florida (UF) Substance Abuse Training Center in Public Health T32 training program is currently accepting applications for postdoctoral fellowships to begin between now and May 2026. Directed by Dr. Linda Cottler and co-directed by Dr. Sara Jo Nixon, the program is now in its 12th year and has a strong record of training diverse postdoc fellows for careers focused on population science and public health, emerging drug trends, surveillance, epidemiology, population science, big data, PAGE 15 OF 17 2025 | VOLUME 58 | ISSUE 2 prevention, and interventions related to substance use and comorbidities. Training includes seminars, writing groups, instruction in manuscript and grant preparation, and a mentoring mosaic of faculty across relevant disciplines. An annual travel allowance is offered to facilitate attendance at conferences, for scientific presentations and networking, in addition to funds available for training-related expenses such as software. Postdoctoral fellows receive an annual stipend, based on prior postdoctoral experience and NRSA guidelines, plus health benefits for 2 years. To be eligible for the T32, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or noncitizen national.
LEARN MORE: https://phhp.ufl.edu/about/departments/epidemiology/training/nida-t32-training-program/
Assistant Professor Department of Psychology Arizona State University
The Department of Psychology at Arizona State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2026. We seek applicants with expertise in cognitive, computational, or behavioral neuroscience, broadly defined, whose research involves human and/or non-human systems—and ideally bridges both, empirically or theoretically. The successful candidate’s work should complement and expand the department’s existing strengths, developing innovative approaches to uncovering the mechanisms that underlie fundamental psychological processes. Areas of interest include (but are not limited to): attention and perception, motivation and decision making, learning, memory, emotion, and motor control. Responsibilities include establishing a productive and visible research program, mentoring graduate students, contributing to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and providing service to the department, university, and profession.
LEARN MORE: https://apply.interfolio.com/175705
Assistant Professor Department of Psychological Science Northern Kentucky University
The Department of Psychological Science at Northern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology beginning August 2026. Candidates should be strongly committed to teaching at the undergraduate level, engaging undergraduates in research, and applying rigorous scientific principles to clinical or counseling psychology. The department offers a collegial work environment that values both teaching and scholarship. Departmental scholarly interests span clinical, developmental, health, social, cognitive, and I-O psychology, along with neuroscience and psychopharmacology.
LEARN MORE: https://www.nku.edu/academics/artsci/about/departments/psychology/about.html
Assistant Professor Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies University of Nebraska
The Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies (CYAF) is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track (9-month appointment) Assistant Professor with a focus in the areas of rural mental health and/or substance use to begin August 2026.
Postdoctoral Fellowship UT Health San Antonio
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is seeking qualified, highly motivated applicants for a NIDA T32 Postdoctoral Training Program. Fellows will be matched with a primary faculty mentor while also having access to the wealth of knowledge held by all of the mentors in the Addiction, Research, Treatment & Training (ARTT) Center of Excellence. We pride ourselves on providing integrated research training for those PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY AND SUBSTANCE USE NEWS PAGE 16 OF 17 seeking broader learning experiences than what is typically available in a traditional postdoctoral program. Our program’s mentors have expertise in the areas of molecular pharmacology, electrophysiology, neurochemistry, biochemistry, neuropharmacology, behavioral pharmacology, clinical trials, and human laboratory studies. Fellows will participate in career development opportunities, informal discussions with distinguished professionals, grant writing and reviewing workshops, and will attend and present at the locally hosted Behavior, Biology, and Chemistry: Translational Research in Substance Use Disorder Conference. Our postdoctoral fellows will be a part of a team that’s making significant advances in the understanding and treatment of substance use disorders. The T32 program provides support from entry to an illustrious career ahead with an initial 1-year appointment, renewable for up to 3 years.
LEARN MORE: https://ww2.uthscsa.edu/artt/T32/index.asp
Open Rank Tenure Track/Tenured Faculty Position Rutgers Institute for Nicotine & Tobacco Studies
The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine & Tobacco Studies is recruiting one or more scholars for faculty positions. The Institute is one of the nation’s leading tobacco focused research centers and its faculty have received over $50 million in extramural funding over the past two decades. With a growing team of 20+ full-time core faculty and 30+ skilled research and support staff, the Institute’s efforts are focused on their mission of reducing and ultimately eliminating, tobacco-caused morbidity and mortality. Several Centers or Programs currently operate at the Institute, including but not limited to the Tobacco Centers for Regulatory Science (TCORS2.0, TCORS 3.0), the Center of Excellence for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco, the Tobacco Dependence Program, and the Tobacco Control Law & Policy Resource Center.
Minimum Education & Experience: An earned doctoral degree in a relevant discipline, such as public health, biostatistics, health communication, public policy, health services research or degrees in medicine, nursing or other clinical fields who have advanced research training and relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated success in developing extramurally-funded research is essential. While our emphasis is on recruitment of mid-career or senior faculty candidates on the tenure track, early stage applicants who have demonstrated potential via extramural applications as Principal Investigator (e.g., K awards, R03/R21) may be considered for tenure and non-tenure track. We are seeking candidates with exceptional communication skills and a demonstrated track record in information dissemination to broad and diverse audiences via publications, presentations, and webinars.
LEARN MORE: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/263318
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