The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) is a world-leader in research that positively impacts alcohol and other drug use and related harms. The Centre, based at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Faculty of Medicine and Health, was established in 1986 in response to an emerging crisis of heroin use. For over 35 years NDARC has been Australia’s leading research centre in the sector.

NDARC has a holistic view of the complex challenges associated with the determinants of alcohol and other drug use and associated harms. Using research to address real-world problems, NDARC generates high-quality evidence across an array of fields that directly influences harm reduction in diverse populations.

Why this role matters

A Research Assistant (Identified) role plays a key role in supporting the implementation and successful execution of projects in the Tobacco Research Group within the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre. The Research Assistant will conduct and assist with the management and on-going implementation of clinical trials, including contact with participants, data quality checking and clinical evaluation.

As a Research Assistant, you will assist with and contribute to providing support to reduce tobacco smoking rates among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The role of Research Assistant (Identified) reports to Tobacco Research Group, Program Lead, Associate Professor and has no direct reports.

Postdoctoral Research Scholar position available in the Laboratory of Alcohol and Addictions Neuroscience in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences within the Morsani College of Medicine at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. 

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary internationally-recognized research program to participate in NIH-funded, translational alcohol abuse disorder neuroscience research. The postdoctoral candidate will receive the theoretical and technical training to engage in preclinical experimentation that integrates behavioral animal models (encompassing motivational, negative affective and cognitive control domains) with state-of-the-art neuroscientific techniques, from gene to behavior, to elucidate neuroadaptations in limbic and cortical systems that promote maladaptive behavioral regulation in alcohol use disorder and neuropsychiatric disorders. Candidate must be capable of successfully working with others, supervising trainees, independently conducting experiments, analyzing data, writing manuscripts and disseminating research findings.

The Department of Psychiatry at The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Research Associate to serve as a Project Evaluator and member of the UI Addiction and Recovery Collaborative (UI ARC) team.  This position supports funded projects involving substance use and addiction through the development and implementation of comprehensive evaluation plans.  The Project Evaluator will conduct project management activities to ensure program operations, activities, and services align with the research and service grant goals and objectives. Evaluation responsibilities include accessing various reports, conducting analyses, and formatting data for inclusion in weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to collect evaluation data for of grant-funded programs and analyze program data using quantitative methods. 
• Seek, synthesize, and organize information to summarize and communicate in a clear and concise manner. 
• Understand the context of a program and how it affects planning, implementation, outcomes, and evaluation. 
• Will collect and enter data and conduct audits as necessary.  
• Generate queries, reports, exports, and other data as needed. 
• Provide quantitative, graphical, and qualitative analysis. 
• Provide statistical support and interpret findings.
• Assist in the preparation of materials as requested for reporting to funding sources.
• Submit timely and accurate reports for existing grant-funded projects.
• Work within databases such as Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap). 
• Ensure the protection of confidential data including and not limited to the privacy of the health care information. 
• Meet deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information-gathering, writing, review, and approval to ensure timely transmittal/submission of proposals.
• Work in a team environment and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, learners, and various project stakeholders. 
• Collaborate through effective communication by providing regular updates and information to colleagues allowing the entire team to perform well.

Faculty of Health, University of Dundee. The position is for 18.75 hours per week on a fixed term contract until 31 July 2028. The post holder will act as the researcher for the following study which is being funded by the Chief Scientist Office Scotland:

"Improving outcomes for people with problem substance use and poor mental health: Co-designing psychological treatment delivered inside Virtual Reality nature"

The gap in treatment for poor mental health (MH) in people with problem substance use (PSU), including cannabis, cocaine and alcohol is substantial and disturbing. How can we deliver psychological treatment, which is key to reducing substance use and cravings, while at the same time, improve MH?

Integrating psychological treatment for PSU and MH could reduce substance use and cravings while at the same time, improve MH. Being in nature (real or virtual) helps people relax, de-stress and improve mood, but is currently under-used during treatment. Digital technology can improve access to treatment by removing barriers to traditional in-person treatment.

We aim to develop an intervention so that practitioners deliver psychological treatment inside Virtual Reality nature (VRn) to groups of people with PSU who can who access it at home anonymously (using an avatar) via the Internet using a head-mounted device.

In this project, we will:

• Run co-design workshops to adapt a subset of SMART Recovery's mutual aid, peer support psychological treatment so that its activities can be delivered inside VRn.
• Co-produce VRn to deliver the adapted psychological treatment and a Manual to go with it.
• Have practitioners and people with PSU test the adapted psychological treatment delivered inside VRn in order to find out if it is safe, feasible, accessible, acceptable and improves mood and reduces anxiety.

Dr Joe Muriuki Foundation has started communty based rehabilitation programs in different parts of our country.

We have started 4 centers in different churches where we bring together on weekly bases men and women in drugs and alcohol abuse for counseling, community based rehabilitation and shares a meal. These centers are

1. Hope Beyond Center in Ndumberi. This was the first program that we started in August 2024. It brings together 70-90 people every week on Wednesday from 2.00pm
2. Redeemed Gospel Church Center at Githurai is now seven months old and it brings together 120-150 people every week on Wednesday from noon.
3. Calvary Church Center at Mastore in Juja. This center is six months old and brings together 60-70 people every week on Tuesday from noon
4. Prayer center International at Kiserian. This is four month old. It brings together 40-50 people every week from 10.00am. Kiserian is a highly populated area and the center is growing steadily.
5. Every Thursday we have a center coordinators meeting, this is a one day capacity building forum for center managers and other key people in the centers.

We are looking for universities/ students that would wish to undertake internship in areas of alcohol and drugs addiction in an African country. Our programs will offer good environment for further studies and practice as well as research.

We are also open for groups and individuals that are seeking opportunities to volunteer their skills and time as we impact societies.

Reporting to the Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Community Outreach, the Partnerships & Knowledge Integration Specialist plays a critical role in advancing evidence-informed responses to substance use health and the toxic drug supply across Canadian municipalities. The position leads the collection, synthesis, and translation of research, data, and community knowledge to inform municipal, regional, and national policy, programs, and system-level decision-making.

The role supports municipalities by strengthening local capacity to respond to substance-related harms and overdose risk, while working in close partnership with public health authorities, local law enforcement, federal government partners, Indigenous communities, and community-based organizations.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Knowledge Integration & Translation

• Synthesize complex research findings into practical, municipal-ready products such as policy briefs, toolkits, reports, presentations, and decision-support resources
• Translate evidence into actionable guidance that supports municipal leadership, staff, and partners in planning and service delivery
• Ensure knowledge products are accessible, trauma-informed, culturally safe, and stigma-reducing
• Support research related to substance use health, overdose prevention, and the toxic drug supply, with a focus on municipal and community-level impacts
• Collaborate with research partners to interpret data from multiple sources, including public health surveillance, municipal data, community-based research, and program outcomes
• Identify trends, risks, and service gaps affecting municipalities, including urban, rural, and remote contexts

Municipal & Cross-Sector Collaboration

• Support Canadian municipalities in applying evidence to local strategies, bylaws, service models, and community safety initiatives related to substance use health
• Collaborate with public health agencies, municipal governments, local law enforcement, and federal government partners to promote coordinated, evidence-based responses
• Facilitate knowledge exchange between municipalities to support shared learning and scalable solutions
• Engage community organizations, Indigenous partners, and people with lived and living experience in research and knowledge translation activities

Policy, Program & Systems Support

• Translate research findings to inform municipal, provincial, and federal policy development and system planning
• Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of municipal-level harm reduction, treatment, recovery, and prevention initiatives
• Contribute to funding proposals, reporting requirements, and accountability frameworks that support municipal substance use health responses

Ethics, Equity & Governance

• Ensure research and knowledge integration activities align with ethical standards, privacy legislation, and municipal data-sharing requirements
• Apply equity-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approaches, recognizing the diverse needs of municipalities and communities
• Uphold Indigenous data sovereignty principles (e.g., OCAP®) where applicable

Monitoring, Evaluation & Continuous Learning

• Support evaluation efforts to assess the impact of evidence-informed approaches at the municipal level
• Monitor emerging research, policy developments, and best practices related to substance use health and the toxic drug supply in Canada
• Contribute to organizational and municipal learning through continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing initiatives

This position profile is designed to provide an overview of the main responsibilities for the role. Other responsibilities not identified in this position profile may be assigned based on the person’s experience and operational requirements

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Department of Psychiatry is based on the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford – a friendly, welcoming place of work with an international reputation for excellence. The Department has a substantial research programme, with major funding from Medical Research Council (MRC), Wellcome Trust and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and provides highly rated medical training in psychiatry.  The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox.  

The Mental Health Research Incubator was launched in 2020 with the aim of building capacity in mental health and addiction research.   The Programmes Manager will report to Dr Kate Saunders and will have responsibility for managing and delivering a range of professional development programmes across the UK.

The post is funded to 31 March 2027 and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital. The post is part-time (80% FTE) available on a flexible hybrid basis, minimum on site working 2 days.    

You will independently scope, plan and manage the delivery of professional development programmes and activities, ensuring they meet their aims and objectives within agreed timelines and budgets. You will co‑lead the Incubator team day to day, providing direction, assigning responsibilities and ensuring effective resourcing, while also line managing a staff member through setting objectives, coaching, mentoring and performance reviews.
You will build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, third‑party suppliers and external partners, acting as a key contact for programme‑related matters, including senior stakeholders such as funders and national partners. You will ensure robust evaluation of programme activities and events, analysing feedback and insights to assess impact, document lessons learned and make recommendations for improvements.
You will manage the Incubator budgets, ensuring cost control and accurate tracking of expenditure in line with University and funder policies. You will plan, deliver and facilitate in‑person and virtual workshops, meetings and events, including residential events and conferences, and ensure effective and engaging promotion of opportunities. You will support the senior academic lead and steering group with reviewing impact, making future plans including work on equality, diversity and inclusion, and contributing to income generation through developing proposals and writing bids.

We are looking for a highly motivated and technically-capable research nurse, with substantial experience in venepuncture and cannulation, to join a ground-breaking research project on the effects of the psychedelic drug DMT. There has been a great deal of recent research (and public) interest in psychedelic drugs as therapeutic tools in psychiatry. Despite promising initial findings, there is a surprising lack of mechanism-focused, well-powered research in this field; a gap that this project will fulfil. We have received funding from the Wellcome Trust to conduct an ambitious study comparing DMT to other drugs in to understand how it affects cognition and behaviour in the short and long-term and how these effects might help reduce excessive alcohol consumption. The study combines neuroimaging (fMRI and EEG) with drug administration, behavioural and cognitive analyses, plus qualitative interviews, to provide a complete picture of the effects of DMT in heavy drinking and understand mechanisms and predictors of beneficial outcomes.

The post holder will be primarily involved in the screening and dosing of participants in the study, as an such should confident in participant-facing roles and highly experienced and proficient in cannulation. This role will be particularly suited to clinical practitioners who wish to be involved in cutting-edge research on psychedelics in mental health and gain direct experience in running complex, world-class research. If the findings from the project are positive, we aim to pursue clinical trials to develop addiction treatments based on the protocols we will test here. The position will therefore be ideal for clinicians with an interest in mental health research.

The salary is £45,103 per annum and the post is offered on a Part-Time basis at 0.6FTE, 3 days per week and is available from January 2026 until April 2026 in the first instance, with the possibility of extending further. The successful candidate must therefore be available to start immediately (end of January 2026).

This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.

Rutgers University Department of Neurosurgery at Robert Wood Johnson and New Jersey Medical Schools and Rutgers Brain Health Institute (BHI) seek to recruit outstanding federally funded faculty to help execute our mission of building a world-class translational neuroscience research program in one of the leading academic medical centers in the United States. Openings will be filled at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The Departments of Neurosurgery at Robert Wood Johnson and New Jersey Medical Schools, under the leadership of newly recruited Chair, Dr. Robert Gross, MD, PhD, is composed of basic and translational research scientists, clinician scientists, and clinicians working collaboratively on high-impact basic and clinical research. The scientific focus of the Department is on bench-to-bedside research to understand mechanisms of disease development, progression, and prevention in the areas of epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, movement disorders, memory dysfunction, psychiatric disorders (e.g., addiction), and cancer; and to translate research findings into novel therapeutic approaches with a particular focus on neuromodulation, gene and cell therapy, metabolism, and epigenetics. In addition, we apply in vivo recording and neuroimaging techniques in understanding disease processes and monitoring their response to therapy. These research topics are also part of the four focus areas at BHI, which is the home for the overall Rutgers neuroscience initiative. BHI is a growing interdisciplinary institute consisting of more than 300 principal investigators with neuroscience laboratories across various campuses of Rutgers University.

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Why join Harvard Medical School?

Harvard Medical School's mission is to nurture a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to alleviating suffering and improving health and well-being for all through excellence in teaching and learning, discovery and scholarship, and service and leadership.

You’ll be at the heart of biomedical discovery, education, and innovation, working alongside world-renowned faculty and a community dedicated to improving human health. This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to shape the future of medicine.

Job Description

The Department of Health Care Policy (HCP) is a dynamic, data-driven research environment that brings together economists, statisticians, physicians, and health services researchers focused on improving health and health care delivery through comprehensive policy research and education. Under the direction of Professor Haiden Huskamp, a health economist and health policy researcher and the Henry J. Kaiser Professor of Health Care Policy, the Research Assistant will help coordinate the daily operations of research projects in the field of health policy, including topics related to the health and economic effects of policies governing mental health and substance use disorder treatment and prescription drugs. Current projects are focused on the role of telemedicine in mental health and addiction care; factors influencing the low rates of use of medications that treat alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder; and the impacts of changes in provider payment policies on access to mental health and addiction treatment services, quality of care, and spending.  

The primary task for the Research Assistant will be to use statistical software to work with large data sets, including insurance claims datasets. This work will involve creating and managing data files that can be analyzed and conducting statistical analyses under the supervision of Dr. Huskamp. The Research Assistant is expected to have strong critical thinking and excellent writing skills to assist with drafting and preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and grant proposals. The Research Assistant will participate in team meetings and is expected to have strong verbal and written communication skills in conveying and discussing the methods and analyses with faculty collaborators and other team members. The Research Assistant will also conduct research tasks such as literature reviews. This position is ideal for candidates with an interest in health policy and who have plans for future doctoral studies.

As part of your application, we recommend including a cover letter that will help us better understand your qualifications and background. This can provide valuable insight into your experience and interest in the role.

Brisbane South PHN is offering an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Alcohol and Other Drugs team. We have two maternity leave positions available, supporting the commissioning and continuous quality improvement of services and initiatives across the mental health sector in the Brisbane south region. These roles will focus on effective contract management, stakeholder engagement, and strengthening outcomes for our community. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months.

The objective of this position is to:

1. Provide coordination of Mental Health, Suicide Prevention & Alcohol and Drugs (MHSPAOD) commissioned program services and initiatives, in line with Brisbane South PHN's Commissioning Framework, in collaboration with a range of regional community organisations. 

2. Facilitate and manage strong, productive contractual relationships with commissioned service providers to ensure optimal delivery of program outcomes for the community. 

3. Ensure activities focus on the achievement of program goals and contribute to the realisation of the Brisbane South PHN strategic goals and vision.

About us

Brisbane South PHN is one of 31 regional Primary Health Networks (PHNs) established nationally by the Australian Government to help deliver an efficient and effective primary health care system for the people of Australia.

We work with health professionals and communities to understand our region’s health and wellbeing needs, and commission services that respond to those needs. By investing in person-centred, place-based models of care, we deliver results for the people and communities in our region and support broader health system reform.

The University of Chicago Crown School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice (Crown Family School) invites applications for a tenure-track, early career, Assistant Professor whose scholarship advances direct social work practice. Successful applicants will be engaged in scholarship that is theoretically and empirically driven, innovative, methodologically rigorous, and has implications for improving social work practice. 

The successful applicant’s research agenda should focus on improving direct practice, clinical processes, or service delivery. Research questions can focus on a range of relevant areas, including service access, quality, implementation, and effectiveness. We are open to a range of substantive areas of interest (e.g., health, mental health, school social work, etc.).  

The successful applicant’s scholarship should be relevant to the mission of the School and the social work profession, with the potential for securing research funding commensurate with their scholarly agenda. Teaching and mentoring are expected at all levels, but primarily at the master’s and doctoral levels. 

Successful candidates will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026, or after. 

This is an exciting post, jointly funded by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), King’s College London, and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLAM).

King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. The university is dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. The Strategic Vision 2029 looks forward to King’s College London’s 200th anniversary in 2029 and sets out ambitious plans in five key areas:

• Educating the next generation of change-makers
• Challenging ideas and driving change through research
• Giving back to society through meaningful service
• Working with our local communities in London
• Fostering global citizens with an international perspective

The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) is a Faculty of King's College London and the largest academic community in Europe devoted to the study and prevention of mental illness and brain disease. The Health Service and Population Research Department is a multi-disciplinary department, including clinical, social and health scientists, which conducts world-leading research to better understand and to improve mental health outcomes, systems, and care, particularly in disadvantaged and marginalised populations.

The South London and Maudsley NHS Trust (SLaM) provides mental health care to the London Boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark, and is the largest provider of national and specialist mental health services in the UK. The two organisations have a rich history of collaborative working in research and its translation to best clinical practice.

About the role

This post is jointly funded by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), King’s College London, and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLAM). It is primarily based in the Health Service & Population Research (HSPR) Department, part of the School of Mental Health and Psychological Sciences, at the IoPPN.

The successful candidate is expected to bring a portfolio of world-class research in a field of psychiatry relevant to HSPR, the IoPPN, and SLAM. Areas of particular interest to the Department include community psychiatry and youth mental health, but other areas will be considered for the right candidate. The successful candidate will have an international reputation in their field and have an established research programme, a track record of publications, grant income and research impact, and potential for significant future grant income. They will be expected to develop, support and foster a research team of mid and early career research staff and students and establish collaborations across the IoPPN and KCL and with clinical services within SLAM and the wider King’s Health Partners (KHP) community. 

The successful candidate will have strong leadership, interpersonal and education skills, will champion an inclusive working environment, and will contribute to administrative activities and undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

This is a full time, and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

Temple University Hospital is a nationally recognized academic medical center committed to delivering exceptional care to a diverse and underserved community. Our Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science is at the forefront of advancing mental health through innovative clinical care, education, and research. We are seeking an Addiction Psychiatrist to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of psychiatric services at Temple Health.

The Addiction Psychiatrist will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive substance use and psychiatric care to a diverse, underserved patient population. This position encompasses medication-assisted treatment and integrated care across multiple settings, including the Episcopal Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Center, the Begin the Turn mobile outreach van, and the Crisis Response Center. Responsibilities include conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a recovery-oriented team of social workers, therapists, primary care physicians, and certified recovery specialists. In addition to clinical duties, the role offers opportunities to teach and mentor psychiatry residents, medical students, and other trainees, while contributing to initiatives aimed at reducing health disparities. This position is ideal for a physician who values teamwork, enjoys educating future clinicians, and is committed to making a meaningful impact in the community.

Weekend call responsibilities are shared on a rotating basis (approximately three weekends per year).

As a research assistant, you will join a team working on the project “Understanding and improving engagement and retention in NHS gambling treatment services”, which is led by Professor Matt Field and funded by the Academic Forum for the Study of Gambling. The research assistant will provide specialist research support to the project, particularly extracting and coding information, merging different datasets, and securely managing data. You will work closely with other members of the project team and stakeholders including clinicians and people with lived experience of treatment.

The overarching aim of the project is to use machine learning methods to understand why many people who are referred for treatment will drop out prematurely. To do this, two studies are planned. One will use a machine-learning-driven content analysis of referral notes and use this information, alongside contextual factors, to distinguish who is likely to attend their initial assessment versus who is not. The other study will use data from initial clinical assessments alongside contextual factors and treatment characteristics to identify characteristics of people who complete treatment and people who drop out prematurely, again using machine learning methods.  Important outcomes from the project include developing and validating tools that can identify service users who require additional support or different forms of support to help them remain engaged with treatment. This tool can be applied in future work and can inform additional research that will develop and evaluate interventions to improve engagement and retention in treatment.

The research assistant will play a key role in preparing and managing the datasets, including extracting, cleaning, merging, and coding data from clinical records, and supporting the development of initial analytic pipelines for supervised machine learning models.

The Research Assistant will support the delivery of the UK Centre for implementing evidence in adult social care - Improving Adult Social Care Together (IMPACT). They will work closely with Professor Louise McCabe, Deputy Head of Evidence and Evaluation. This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting and innovative Implementation Centre funded by the ESRC and the Health Foundation to improve social care outcomes by implementing evidence-based practice in the sector across all four UK nations. The post holder’s core responsibilities will be with the review of evidence to support change; internal evaluation of the centre’s projects and support for national work in Scotland.

IMPACT is an ‘Implementation Centre’, drawing on knowledge gained from different types of research, the lived experience of people using services and their carers, and the practice knowledge of social care staff. Its aims are to enable practical improvements on the ground, and make a crucial contribution to longer-term cultural change, by:

• Supporting more widespread use of evidence in adult social care, leading to better care practices, systems and outcomes for people who use services, their families and communities
• Building capacity and skills in the adult social care workforce to work with evidence of different kinds to innovate, improve care and deliver better outcomes
• Facilitating sustainable and productive relationships between the full range of adult social care stakeholders to co-create positive change/innovations and improve outcomes for people using adult social care and their families
• Improving understanding of the factors which help and hinder the implementation of evidence in practice, and using this to overcome longstanding barriers to positive change.

More information about IMPACT can be found here: https://more.bham.ac.uk/impact/

IMPACT is led from the University of Birmingham, with multiple partners across the UK. Stirling is the lead Scottish HE partner and the role is located in Stirling alongside the Deputy Head of Evidence and Evaluation, Professor Louise McCabe. The role holder will report to Professor McCabe. Their role will also involve working with multiple staff across the UK who are delivering local projects and also with the central IMPACT team located at the University of Birmingham.

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE
Please complete the on-line application form and submit (i) a covering letter indicating how you meet the criteria for the role and (ii) an up to date CV.

We will consider job share.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the newly formed Bath Mental Health Research Group (MHRG) at the University of Bath.

About the role

The MHRG is funded for an initial 5 years by the NIHR (National Institute for Health Research). 

The focus of our work is applied research aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people in the local region.

This post will support the substance use and addiction work package of the MHRG, led by Prof Tom Freeman. 

Key areas of focus include identifying substance use needs within the local region through quantitative surveys, identifying the extent to which current services meet these needs, and mapping the gap between need and provision to inform further service development. 

Through this mapping work, as well as partnership with key stakeholders and people with lived and living experience, this post will pilot new interventions to address emerging areas of substance need, as well as supporting funding applications to support larger scale evaluations.

We are looking to recruit a candidate with demonstrated excellence in quantitative methods, and experience in addiction and/or mental health research.   

We have a clear commitment to skills training and career development for all research staff in the MHRG. You will work under the supervision of world-leading clinicians and academics. 

The Bath MHRG is partnering with the Universities of Bristol and Exeter (as part of the GW4 network) to deliver this project and there will be opportunities to work with researchers at partner institutions. 

You will have opportunities to receive further research training (e.g., in PPIE and/or good clinical practice). 

We are strongly committed to supporting candidates to develop personal fellowship applications hosted at the University of Bath.

We welcome applications from candidates with lived or living experience (either personal or within your family) of the areas covered within our research remit, including common mental health difficulties, substance use or neurodiversity. We will strive to make this an inclusive recruitment process. We plan to have online interviews.   

ISSUP Request for Tender (RFT): Learning Management System

Introduction

The International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for the supply, implementation, and support of a Learning Management System (LMS). The aim is to acquire a modern, scalable platform to deliver online training, track learner progress, and manage educational resources.

About ISSUP

The International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) is a global, not-for-profit organisation that supports the development of a professional substance use workforce. With over 48,000 members worldwide, ISSUP continues to grow as a vibrant global network of professionals. To strengthen training access and quality for this workforce worldwide, ISSUP is seeking to develop its own Learning Management System (LMS). This platform will provide structured, multilingual training and professional development opportunities for practitioners, trainers and organisations working to address substance use globally. ISSUP is currently partnering with a Moodle-based e-learning platform to offer the courses, but we are excited to take the next step by developing our own customised platform informed by the specifications below.

Tender Objectives

The purpose of this tender is to:

• Procure a user-friendly LMS suited for international learners
• Enhance the delivery of e-learning in its different formats
• Manage courses, users, assessments, and certifications
• Ensure secure, reliable, and scalable operations
• Provide ongoing support and maintenance

LMS requirements

The selected vendor will provide a fully functional Learning Management System (LMS) that meets the mandatory requirements outlined below. The system must be robust, scalable, secure, and suitable for global delivery of online and blended-learning programmes. All “Must Have” features are mandatory for this procurement, while “Optional” features are considered value-added enhancements.

The attached Technical Brief provides a full breakdown of all technical requirements.

Proposal Submission Requirements

Proposals must include:

1. Company Information

• Company profile
• Years in operation
• Relevant experience
• Key personnel

2. Technical Proposal

• Description of LMS solution
• Technical specifications
• Implementation plan & timeline
• Security and data protection measures
• System hosting details

3. Financial Proposal

• Pricing model
• Implementation costs
• Support/maintenance fees
• Any additional costs

Vendors must submit their own structured responses, as ISSUP does not provide templates.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Functionality and Features
• Implementation and maintenance cost
• Implementation Approach
• Vendor experience
• Support and SLA

How to Apply

• Submit electronic proposals to training [at] issup [dot] net with subject line: “ISSUP LMS Procurement Tender – [Vendor Name]”

Tender Process

• The tender is open from December 1st with submissions due by January 30th, 2026.
• Shortlisted vendors will be invited for demonstrations and follow-up meetings.

General Conditions

• ISSUP may request additional information or clarification.
• Costs for preparing proposals will not be reimbursed.
• The selected vendor will enter a formal contract with ISSUP.

Contact Information

For clarifications or questions, please contact: training [at] issup [dot] net

The Research Assistant Professor (RAP) will oversee and coordinate all aspects of active data collection projects under the direction of Dr. Timothy Nelson in the Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience (DCN) Lab and the Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior (CB3). This will entail supervising a team of project staff and students to ensure high-quality data collection and management on NIH-funded projects, as well as monitoring project compliance protocols and completing required reporting (e.g., IRB, NIH annual reporting). The RAP will contribute to dissemination activities, including preparing manuscripts and presentations using data from the lab. The RAP will also contribute to the preparation of external grant applications with Dr. Nelson and lab collaborators. Finally, the RAP will also have the opportunity to leverage lab resources to develop their own research program that is synergistic with Dr. Nelson's.

About Us:

The Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience (DCN) Lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a dynamic, interdisciplinary team of faculty, staff, and students conducting research broadly focused on the interplay between development and health. The lab’s work integrates developmental, neuroscience, health, and systems perspectives to better understand key health behaviors (e.g., diet, sleep, physical activity, substance use) and outcomes (e.g., obesity, psychopathology) during critical periods of development, with a particular emphasis on the role of regulation processes. Current research in the lab is funded by NIH (R01DK125651, 2R01DK116693) and involves a variety of data collection modalities including fMRI, bioimpedance, actigraphy, multiple 24-hour dietary recall, questionnaires, and environmental geocoding. The DCN Lab is affiliated with the Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior, a hub for interdisciplinary neuroscience research, which features a new 3 Tesla Cima.X MRI scanner.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the world’s premier biomedical research institution, is seeking applications from exceptional candidates for the exciting position of Director, National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). The Director, NIGMS, provides leadership, and administers, fosters, and supports research in the basic and general medical sciences and in related natural or behavioral sciences. The Director develops Institute goals, priorities, policies, and program activities, and keeps the Director, NIH, abreast of NIGMS developments, accomplishments, and needs as they relate to the overall mission of the NIH. In exercising the Director’s responsibilities for program planning, implementation and evaluation, the incumbent works with and seeks the advice of a wide range of groups within the scientific community including investigators, institutions, scientific societies, and relevant commercial organizations.

The Director is responsible for managing a high-level, complex organization and serving as the chief visionary for the Institute. The Director actively engages others to create a shared vision of the purpose and direction of the organization and works collaboratively within the Institute, across the NIH, and with external entities to generate, gain commitment for, and accomplish NIGMS goals. The Director must demonstrate a keen awareness of the workings of the public sector and successfully navigate with that environment to promote and reach NIGMS and NIH objectives. To carry out its mission, the NIGMS has a staff of approximately 220 employees and an annual budget of approximately $3.2 billion.