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| Postdoctoral Fellowship | | | | | Institution/Organization: | University of Rhode Island | Job Location: | Rhode Island, U.S.A. | Job Type: | Postdoctoral | Contact Person: | Lyn Stein | Date Posted: | April 30th, 2008 | Closing Date: | May 23rd, 2008 | | | | | | | | POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW, DRUG ABUSE RESEARCH The University of Rhode Island announces the availability of a postdoctoral research position working on federally funded randomized clinical trials in an internationally recognized center of behavior change, the Social Sciences Research Center. Opportunities available for training in treatment-outcome research, including measures development. Current opening focuses on delineating behavioral processes central to understanding and effectively treating substance abuse, risky behaviors associated with substance use (such as drug dealing and risky sex), and in reducing cigarette smoking. Applicants must have earned research doctorate in psychology, public health, or a related behavioral science required by time of appointment; experience with clinical treatments and diagnostic assessments required; demonstrated evidence to develop a record of professional publications and ability to present at professional meetings; experience working with the juvenile justice system and data analysis preferred; interest in presenting at professional meetings, and participating in grant-writing preferred. Applicants must pass background check and be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Postdoctoral fellow will receive training in Motivational Interviewing and other behavioral interventions, deliver them individually and in group format, provide regular individual and group clinical treatment and assessment; code for treatment integrity and group treatment dynamics; develop a record of scholarly publications and presentations, have grant-writing opportunities and receive hours for licensure. To apply please forward a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and three letters of reference by May 23, 2008 to: Sara D. Cottrill, Cancer Prevention Research Center, University of Rhode Island, 2 Chafee Road, Kingston, RI 02881. Email: sdco@uri.edu. L.A.R. Stein, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Psychology Cancer Prevention Research Center University of Rhode Island Director of Research Rhode Island Training School Director, Juvenile Forensic Psychology Post-Doctoral Training Program Senior Research Associate Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Brown University
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