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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

Behavioral Science Training in Drug Abuse Research

PURPOSE: This postdoctoral program supports behavioral scientists who seek to expand their skills and publications, so as to develop careers in advanced research in the areas of drug use/ misuse and HIV/AIDS.

THE RESEARCH AND TRAINING EXPERIENCE: Postdoctoral Fellows will develop knowledge of and skills in behavioral aspects of drug abuse research through hands-on experience and formal training. Working closely with senior project directors in New York city (see sponsoring organization), Fellows participate in on-going research and develop their own research projects. Examples of on-going projects include studies related to drug abuse and crime, intravenous drug use, HIV/AIDS, prenatal and maternal drug use, treatment of mentally ill drug abusers, teen drug use and psychosocial health, and evaluations of drug treatment programs. In-house training emphasizes field data collection, statistical analysis, computer use, program evaluation, professional writing for publication, proposal writing, policy-making, and the practical application of these skills. Fellows are encouraged to carry out research projects of their own choosing and submitting grant proposals for funding. In addition, Fellows may enroll at universities in the New York City metropolitan area to take advanced courses on drug abuse research, related substantive topics, and research methodologies as deemed necessary to round out their expertise. Postdoctoral fellowships will be awarded throughout the year on a rolling admission basis—see benefits and postdoctoral application.

POSTDOCTORAL BENEFITS: Fellows will receive an annual stipend based upon the number of years experience (see below) after completion of their doctoral degree, health insurance, tuition and fees, and a modest amount for travel and research-related expenses. Postdoctoral fellowship appointments are made for one year and are renewable for a second year, based upon satisfactory progress.

Years since doctoral degree

Postdoctoral stipend
(for July 2005 to June 2006)

0

$ 35,568

1

$ 37,476

2

$ 41,796

3

$ 43,428

4

$ 45,048

5

$ 46,992

6

$ 48,852

7 or more

$ 51,036

POSTDOCTORAL APPLICATION: While it is not essential to have done research on drug abuse or HIV/AIDS, candidates for postdoctoral fellowship must have completed their doctorates and have a serious interest in a career in drug abuse and HIV/AIDS research. Be sure that you will be able to qualify — see Citizenship Requirement and Other Requirements. Minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants may also wish to consider applying to other postdoctoral training programs funded by the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA).

Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, dissertation abstract, and a publication or paper. Applications submitted via email are preferred: Bruce Johnson and to June Townes. Or see full contact information.

In the letter of interest, Postdoctoral Applicants are asked to provide answers to the following questions.

  • When did you obtain your doctoral degree (please indicate month and year)? If you haven’t already graduated, when did you deposit your dissertation in the university library, or when are you planning to defend your dissertation?
  • What was the title of your dissertation? Please provide an abstract.
  • What is the research agenda that you would like to work during a postdoctoral fellowship?
  • Are you working? If so, indicate the number of hours per week. If you are awarded a fellowship, do you plan to or will you need to work/teach to supplement your stipend? If so, about how many hours per week? About how much will you earn in the next year?
  • Will you be receiving any fellowships, stipends, or similar income? Does such support come from Federal Funds, even if routed through another institution?
  • Have you previously been supported by a National Research Service Award (a T32 grant)? If so, at what level (predoc or postdoc), and what was the period of support?
  • If there is anything else you would like to add please feel free to elaborate.

NDRI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Information for recruitment purposes only subject to approval of Executive Director.