Shkaabe Makwa at CAMH is the first Indigenous-led hospital-based Centre in Canada established to improve the health and wellbeing of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Ontario by advancing wholistic models of mental health and wellness care that are rooted in traditional healing practices. We deliver care, co-design research, and mobilize knowledge and tools to transform health systems. We action community-identified solutions to foster health justice.

The Institute for Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR) is home to leading scientific experts dedicated to informing policy and practice on mental illness and substance use disorders. IMHPR scientists conduct collaborative research on communities, populations, health systems and global health, and develop and evaluate prevention and intervention initiatives to reduce mental health and substance use challenges. IMHPR is committed to equity, informed by the social determinants of health.

Shkaabe Makwa and the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) are seeking a Research Associate 3 for a part-time, contract (12 months) position. Reporting to the Manager for the First Nations Wellness Initiative, Shkaabe Makwa. The Research Associate 3 will support a research project funded by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research entitled, the First Nations Wellness Initiative.

The Research Associate 3 will assist with coordinating various stages of research using Indigenous research methodologies including the gathering of data and knowledge translation activities. More specifically, the Research Associate 3 will be responsible for coordinating and attending meetings of the Community Advisory Circles for participating communities; supporting community engagement; recruiting participants in various stages of research including, focus groups, one-to-one interviews and Participatory Action Research (PAR); organizing and carrying out required tasks in the community and data gathering activities, including facilitating PAR workshops/focus groups, conducting qualitative interviews,  obtaining informed consent from participating community members; ensuring culturally safe and ethical processes associated with the storage of data are being adhered to; compiling and organizing large volumes of information; conducting qualitative data analyses; preparing visual graphics; assisting with the development of community reports and other knowledge mobilization products; connecting with the larger research team on a regular basis; and any other duties associated with the research, as determined throughout the duration of the project. Duties include preparing research study protocols and Research Ethics Board (REB) submissions to ensure that all study activities are monitored and comply institutional requirements. The Research Associate 3 will also prepare data for presentations and assist with knowledge translation initiatives. Knowledge of Indigenous data governance and research ethics, principles and protocols contained in the First Nations principles of ownership, control, access and possession OCAP®; the National Inuit Strategy on Research; and Principles of Ethical Métis Research Canada are required. The individual will make it their priority that all research conducted is culturally sensitive and acknowledges and addresses the impacts of colonization, historical loss, historical trauma, historical unresolved grief, and the intergenerational transmission of loss and trauma. Adherence to strict CAMH protocols for the protection of data privacy and confidentiality is required.

As a member of the research team, the Research Associate 3 will join and support a healthy workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and complies with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.

This is a part-time, contract (12-months) position. This position may have varying hours. This position is located outside of the GTA and will require travel within Ontario throughout the project.

Organisations can apply for a share of £20 million, inclusive of VAT.

Projects will advance development of pharmaceutical, digital and MedTech tools to improve treatment, recovery and prevention of harm and deaths for drug and alcohol addictions.

Eligibility summary

To lead a project, you can:

• be an organisation, including those based in the EU, European economic area or internationally
• work alone or with other organisations as subcontractors

Contracts will be awarded to a single legal entity only.

This position is linked to a Healthway-funded project to develop and evaluate a mental health promotion program accessible to children with language difficulties. This role will contribute primarily to research-based activities, either independently or as part of research team.

The Research Associate will work with senior staff to support the delivery of objectives, including coordinating project administration (e.g. ethics applications, reporting, and project oversight), contributing to high-quality research outputs and grant applications, and developing an emerging research profile in language, literacy, and mental health. The appointee will also lead dissemination and research translation activities with stakeholders and academic audiences, and contribute to the supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students within the broader research program.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Contribute to research output, normally as part of a research group
• Participate in applications for competitive funding
• Disseminate research findings through seminars, workshops and conferences Publish/exhibit in high-quality journals/outlets (often in collaboration with colleagues) in manner consistent with disciplinary practice
• Undertake principal supervision of honours and research masters, and co-supervision of research doctoral supervision where appropriate
• Undertake administrative functions associated with research activities
• Participate in the delivery of research-led educational programs as required by the Head of School
• Contribute to academic service and leadership, engagement and management within the University
• Contribute to external activities relevant to the discipline/profession and community engagement
• Foster and promote relationships with professional bodies, industry and affiliated associations, government departments, and the wider community
• Undertake other activities associated with the organisational area, which the incumbent might reasonably be expected to do, and which are consistent with the specific accountabilities and responsibilities outlined above
• Engage in appropriate professional development and mentoring programs
• Model a high standard of professional behaviour consistent with the University Code of Conduct and Vision, Mission and Values

About the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) changes lives by bringing people and knowledge together to reduce the harms of alcohol and other drugs on society. We partner with public, private and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to improve the health and safety of people living in Canada. An NGO with a national focus, CCSA envisions a healthier Canadian society where evidence transforms approaches to substance use.

Acknowledgement

CCSA acknowledges that First Nations, Inuit and Métis people are the holders of Traditional Indigenous Knowledge. We respect the power of the Indigenous ways of knowing and of Traditional Indigenous Knowledge and commit to learning about and incorporating this knowledge into our work with proper guidance.

About the Position

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Coordinator supports the planning, coordination and delivery of projects aligned with CCSA’s priorities. This role works as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing operational support across the project lifecycle, including monitoring timelines and deliverables, coordinating with internal resources and external partners and maintaining project documentation using various project management tools. 

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• In collaboration with the project team, support the planning, execution and close-out of projects in alignment with the approved scope, timelines, deliverables, and budget. Develop and maintain project charters, work back schedules and other tracking tools, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records
• Monitor and prepare regular project status updates through meeting summaries, presentations, reports, and other documentation
• Identify, communicate and document project risks and issues, escalating if necessary
• Ensure the active participation, satisfaction and commitment of partners collaborating on CCSA projects through ongoing communication and support 
• Coordinate and follow up on project activities, dependencies and outstanding items with internal resources and external partners 
•  Support timely coordination of project budgets, vendor procurement, contract and purchase order processes 
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management tools and processes

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.

CADCA seeks a dedicated Youth Tobacco Program Coordinator (State of Maryland) committed to the "Youth Led, Adult Guided" philosophy to join our collaborative Public Health Programs team. This role supports the implementation and growth of CADCA’s youth leadership and tobacco prevention initiatives in Maryland, with primary responsibility for coordinating the Maryland Take Back Your Ten (TB10) Youth Tobacco Prevention Program. Through this work, the coordinator helps engage youth as community leaders working through coalitions to improve community health, safety, and well-being.

The successful candidate will help coordinate program activities, partnerships, and training efforts that support youth leadership in tobacco prevention. The role requires strong public health program management skills, partner and stakeholder coordination, and a collaborative approach to working with youth, adult advisors, and coalition partners. The coordinator will join a team that values cross-team collaboration, quality improvement, and excellence.

The Administration at LSU Health in Shreveport invites applications and nominations for the position of Executive Director of the Louisiana Addiction Research Center (LARC).

About the Louisiana Addiction Research Center (LARC)

Established by the LSU Board of Regents in 2022, the Louisiana Addiction Research Center (LARC) is a regional hub for addiction science, education, and community engagement related to drug abuse. LARC’s mission is to provide addiction research and education in an integrated environment, pursuing the latest in innovative approaches and learning. The Center’s primary goal is to improve understanding, models of care, interventions, and treatments for those with substance use disorders.

LARC synchronizes multiple areas of basic and clinical research, academia, and Centers of Excellence within LSU Health Shreveport to foster collaborative, multidisciplinary research throughout the state. The Center is dedicated to developing a continuum of care that leverages potential therapeutic models through these collaborations, ultimately advancing care delivery abilities to improve outcomes for those suffering from substance use disorders.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a visionary and dynamic leader to serve as the new Executive Director. This is a prestigious and exciting administrative and research position offering the unique opportunity to lead a young, thriving Center into its next phase of growth and impact.

The new Executive Director will have the distinct advantage of building upon a foundation of significant and groundbreaking accomplishments, including:

• Translational Success: Taking preclinical research on stress and addiction into clinical trials.
• Drug Discovery: Ongoing investigations into novel therapeutics for substance use disorders.
• Public Health Innovation: Pioneering work in wastewater analysis to monitor and understand community substance use trends.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to synchronize basic and clinical research efforts, fostering an environment that accelerates the translation of scientific discoveries into real-world clinical applications.

Oxford Population Health (the Nuffield Department of Population Health) provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching and for professional and support staff. We work together to answer some of the most important questions about the causes, prevention and treatment of disease.

We are seeking a research assistant to join our team. The postholder will contribute to a new pilot study entitled ‘Blood Biomarkers of Neurodegeneration and Cognitive Recovery in Adults with Alcohol Use Disorder’. The primary focus of this role will be recruitment and assessment of participants with alcohol problems at the Oxford-based addiction charity Turning Point. This will involve conducting structured interviews, administering mental health questionnaires, performing cognitive testing, taking finger prick blood samples, and maintaining accurate study records and data entry. The postholder may also have the opportunity to contribute to data analysis for this pilot study and/or other large datasets used within the group, depending on skills and interests.

To be considered you must hold a MSc degree in a relevant discipline e.g psychology, neuroscience, biomedical sciences and have relevant research or clinical experience.

This is a full-time, fixed-term post for 1 year. We welcome part-time applications, including at 50% FTE.

The Health Disparities and Public Policy program in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine invites you to apply for a non-tenure eligible position as a Research Assistant Professor.

You will work with the Director, Dr. Linda Teplin, and other faculty on two projects: (1) the original Northwestern Juvenile Project (NJP), a 30-year prospective longitudinal study of health needs and outcomes of 1,829 youth sampled at intake to juvenile detention. We are currently conducting a newly funded extension of the NJP that examines the original participants (now median age 44) to determine the long-term health consequences of incarceration; and (2) Next Generation, a spinoff of the NJP which examines intergenerational relationships of substance use disorders, delinquency, and firearm involvement, as well as the consequences of parents’ incarceration for their children. You will collaborate on a wide variety of research tasks, e.g., supporting the development of grant applications to federal agencies and private foundations, preparing manuscripts (with opportunities for co-authorship), conducting systematic literature reviews and writing summaries, developing presentations, and ideally, providing guidance and training on assessments of mental health and cognitive functioning to the data collection team.

You will contribute to EcoSYS, an innovative project supporting caregivers of suicidal young people through digital solutions. 

You will design, collect and analyse research data, and work closely with lived experience researchers and peak carer bodies. 

You will build skills in participant interviewing, stakeholder collaboration, and impactful dissemination of youth mental health research. 

What you will deliver:  

• Lead day-to-day recruitment activities, monitor REDCap survey responses and process timely participant reimbursements. 

• Conduct research interviews with carers and supporters, ensuring sensitive, ethical and trauma-informed engagement. 

• Coordinate project operations, including meetings, advisory group support, documentation and accurate maintenance of project records and files. 

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external peak carer organisations to strengthen partnerships and support co-design research activities. 

• Contribute to quantitative and qualitative data analysis, write lay summaries and assist with manuscripts and dissemination materials for diverse audiences. 

The Addictions Department, also known as the National Addiction Centre (NAC), is one of the most productive addictions research groups in Europe. We represent an important area of health-related study as the Addictions Clinical Academic Group (CAG) within King’s Health Partners, and form one of the core areas of the Academic Health Science Centre that brings together university partners King’s College London with the NHS from South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, King’s College Hospital, and Guy’s and St Thomas’

The researcher position will play a crucial role in supporting and contributing to an exciting and challenging new research trial - PRET (the Prison Release Engagement Trial) which will test an app-driven support system for individuals with previous problem heroin use released from prison to improve post-release continuity of care. The post holder will support effective collaboration and coordination of research activities.

The appointee will be responsible for recruiting and interviewing prisoners in 1-3 prison sites. Successful applicants will be required to maintain good communication with healthcare staff in their participating sites. They should have good knowledge of how opioid use disorder is treated in prisons and the provision of treatment in the community. The post holder will work within the wider project team at the Addiction Sciences Building at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. There are three research posts.  Three researchers will be appointed to work from home, be required to travel to prisons in either Cardiff and Bridgend (Wales), Hull, Humber or Wakefield (Yorkshire) or Preston and Lancaster (Lancashire).

There may be times the successful applicant will have to work outside of the core 9am-5pm office hours to support with prison releases. Regular meetings with team members will take place online monthly with additional face to face meetings in London. Appointment subject to successful prison clearance.

These are full time posts (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 30/6/2027

Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the Centre for Research Staff Development for more information.

We are seeking applications for two grade 7 full time research fellow posts to work on an NIHR funded project. The project aims to map and evaluate Lived Experience Recovery Organisations (LEROs) that support people in recovery from drug or alcohol dependence in England and it comprises 4 work packages (national survey, realist synthesis of the literature, realist evaluation based on LERO case studies and Delphi study to prioritise outcome measures). https://www.fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk/award/NIHR174454

The posts will be based at the Department of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Birmingham and will work with a cross-organisation research team from the University of Birmingham (Department of Applied Health Sciences, Institute of Mental Health/Department of Psychology, Department of Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology, Health Services Management Centre), the University of Loughborough (Department of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy) and Recovery Connections which is a LERO based in the North East of England. 

The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work across the four work packages depending on need, skills and experience. We aim to build a team with complementary expertise to deliver the project effectively. Case study work will involve collecting data at sites across England and therefore may require some travel and overnight stays. The work will be conducted with academics, other research fellows, a lived experience advisory panel and a stakeholder panel to co-produce research outputs. We particularly encourage people with lived experience of recovery from addiction/mental health to apply. 

The Clinical Research Coordinator will work in the School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry - Division of Addiction Science, Prevention, and Treatment at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, in Aurora, Colorado.

Applicants for this position may be supporting research projects in one of three different division labs as described below:

• The clinical research coordinator will support research projects in the Translational Addiction Imaging Lab (TrAIL), (PI: Dr. Joseph Schacht, PhD). The primary focus of the TrAIL is developing pharmacological treatments for alcohol and substance use disorders. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work on several NIH-funded projects, which involve the evaluation of novel medications to treat Alcohol and Cannabis Use Disorder and involve the use of genetic and neuroimaging measures and alcohol administration in the laboratory.

• The clinical research coordinator will support research projects in the  Colorado Neuromodulation of Addiction (CONA) Lab, (PI: Dr. Joseph Sakai, MD). The primary focus of the CONA Lab is to test novel treatments such as transcranial magnetic stimulation and low-intensity ultrasound, among other approaches. The inter-disciplinary research team utilizes cross-departmental collaborations (e.g., Neurosurgery, Neuroscience, Neurology, Neuroradiology and Psychiatry) to develop novel treatment protocols. The overarching goal is to identify new, high effect size treatments in service of better helping individuals with substance use disorders.

• The clinical research coordinator will support research projects in the Hopfer Lab (PI: Christian Hopfer, MD). The primary focus of the Hopfer Lab clinical research coordinator will be assisting with data collection on a clinical trial in the Rocky Mountain Cannabis Research Center examining the effect of CBD on cannabis use and craving in adults and potentially other clinical trials in the Hopfer Lab and division.

• These positions are ideal for individuals planning to pursue advanced training in medicine, public health, clinical psychology, neuroscience, biomedical research or related fields in the future

• Key responsibilities in both labs include recruitment, pre-screening, and running in-person clinical research study visits with participants.

CASPR (caspr.org) is a 501(c)(3) organization working to reduce addiction at the population level through research, pilot programs, and policy. CASPR is a true grassroots non-profit organization, not funded by pharma or corporate interests. We are dedicated to reducing the global burden of addiction through scalable science-based interventions. We are passionate about advancing evidence-based practices, running research and clinical studies, and shaping policy to find a cure for substance use disorders. Our advisory board includes some of the most well known international experts in the field. Our work was recently featured in STAT, the New York Times, and the Washington Post.

CASPR is unique in the field of addiction medicine and policy. We operate at the intersection of pharmaceutical policy, drug development, and public health, pushing for high-leverage evidence-based approaches to the addiction crisis.

The Role

The Director of Research will lead CASPR's efforts to advance addiction medicine through engagement with medical, scientific, and public health communities: identifying opportunities, building partnerships, launching programs, and ensuring our policy work is grounded in rigorous clinical evidence.

We need someone who can move fluidly between organizational and agency partnerships, scientific data, and program creation.

What You Would Do

• Launch and manage programs and trials within CASPR or in partnership with other researchers and organizations.
• Build and maintain partnerships across the scientific and clinical addiction medicine landscape, including medical centers, federal agencies, biotech, treatment providers.
• Identify opportunities for CASPR to have a unique impact in advancing addiction medicine: pilot programs, clinical trials, studies, and collaborations.
• Stay current on clinical-stage assets, novel mechanisms, and competitive dynamics across the field.
• Advise on regulatory strategy and clinical trial design questions that inform CASPR's policy positions, including endpoint selection, adaptive designs, and evidentiary standards.
• Interface with FDA, NIAAA, NIDA, NCATS, SAMHSA, and other federal agencies on drug development, repurposing, and treatment access initiatives.
• Represent CASPR's positions on therapeutics and addiction medicine at conferences, in media, and in stakeholder meetings.

The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a New Partnership Worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 

In seeking to attain this objective, the African Union intends to build its capacity to deliver, among others, the implementation of its organizational structure. 

In this pursuit, the African Union Commission invites applicants who are citizens of Member States for its Internship Program.

Purpose of the Internship

The African Union Internship Program provides an opportunity for interns to complement their educational experience and to develop their professional skills and experience through The AU internship program is a full-time engagement through which qualified individuals from diverse academic backgrounds are given the opportunity to gain professional exposure within the AU. As an organization which promotes respect for diversity and team work, we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Applicants should have a keen interest in the work of the AU and demonstrate the ability to interact with individuals from various cultural backgrounds and beliefs.

The program aims to expose participants to the workings of the AU at an early stage of their professional career and strengthen their personal and professional skills. It provides an avenue for participants to gain hands-on experience in various applicable fields, while learning in an intercultural environment.  The AU will further gain support from participants who possess adequate knowledge and skills in relevant areas and serve as a potential grooming ground for future African Leaders.

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.

To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at: www.camh.ca.

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The Translational Addiction Research Laboratory (TARL) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is seeking a full-time, contract (1 year) Research Coordinator to coordinate human clinical trials involving substance use and other addiction disorders. Reporting to the manager and the PI/Laboratory Head, your responsibilities will include coordinating recruitment, screening, consenting and follow-up of study participants, data collection and database maintenance, preparation and maintenance of subject research records, maintenance of regulatory binders and preparation of reports.  Competency in following best practices and Standard Operating Procedures and policies will be expected.  You will also be responsible for assisting ethics and CTA applications, data analysis, and preparation of presentations and manuscripts. You will provide regular updates to the manager and the PI/Lab Head, as well as provide support to the research team in other research-related duties. This position will involve interactions with scientists and stakeholders with various research backgrounds and require a strong interest in translational science.  You will support a workplace that embraces diversity and encourages teamwork. The position will require a highly experienced health-related research background and the ideal candidate will be capable of conducting daily tasks with minimal supervision. This position is located at 100 Stokes Street.

TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognized non-profit organization. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.

Purpose of the position:

The Coordinator will coordinate and support implementation of a project on innovative harm reduction interventions funded by the Open Society Foundations.  The position is responsible for ensuring the project activities are implemented, including drug surveillance (drug checking, testing of residual drugs in returned needles and use of drug testing strips among people being worked up for opioid agonist therapy), communication of trends in drug markets and building awareness around overdose prevention sites.  The Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating surveillance activities, training, communication, engagement and capacity building activities. The person will also be responsible for drafting and submitting relevant reports and fostering stakeholder engagement.

This internship is for a minimum 4 and maximum of 6 months and designed to be in person only (<40 hours per week). The duration can be adjusted on request of the successful candidate.

The internship is UNPAID and interns work five days per week (full time - 40 hours). Mision and Objectives: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is committed to making the world safer from drugs, organized crime, corruption, and terrorism. UNODC supports Member States in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly by strengthening the rule of law, promoting effective and humane justice systems, and implementing health-oriented responses to drug use. Through its global programs and extensive field network, UNODC provides technical assistance and fosters international cooperation to tackle these complex challenges. Context: The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) plays a vital role in monitoring both scheduled and non-scheduled drug-related substances to ensure their use is limited to medical, scientific, and industrial purposes. In response to the growing threat of non-scheduled new psychoactive substances (NPS), INCB established the Global Rapid Interdiction of Dangerous Substances (GRIDS) Programme in 2019. The programme consolidates operational activities, including intelligence-sharing platforms and public-private partnerships, to reduce the trafficking of dangerous substances not yet under international control. The GRIDS Programme focuses on non-medical synthetic opioids, NPS, and related chemicals and precursors, leveraging INCB’s global network and expertise to facilitate voluntary intelligence exchange among Member States. More information on INCB and the GRIDS Programme is available at: https://www.incb.org/incb/en/grids.html Task Description Under the supervision of the Regional Drug Liaison Officer - Americas, GRIDS Programme, the Intern will contribute to the programme’s initiatives by supporting intelligence-sharing efforts, capacity-building activities, and public-private partnerships.

This position is located in the Office of the Secretary (OS), Secretariat of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna. The incumbent will report to the Global Rapid Interdiction of Dangerous Substances (GRIDS) Programme Management Officer. The Secretariat of the INCB is an administrative entity of UNODC reporting directly to the Board on substantive matters.

Within assigned authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific tasks:

• Analyse statistical drugs-related information from governments, international and national bodies through automated collection, compilation, analysis, visualization, and exchanges involving drugs, new psychoactive substances (NPS) and related chemicals using machine learning algorithms;
• Coordinate, maintain, refine and operationalize INCB proprietary drug control reporting technologies under the GRIDS Programme (Project Ion Incident Communication System IONICS), GRIDS Intelligence, Scanning Novel Opioids Online Platforms (SNOOP), etc) with internal stakeholders, relevant national, regional and international stakeholders and relevant private sector partners, to ensure flow of information;
• Support the development, management, use and promotion of INCB proprietary drug control platforms / technology tools (e.g., IONICS, GRIDS Intelligence, SNOOP, e-Learning Individual Training Environment (ELITE), ChemProfiler, GRIDS Targeting Assist (GTA), Preflight Information Notification Gateway (PING)) technologies systems on various aspects of new psychoactive substances, non-medical synthetic opioids and related chemicals, pharmaceuticals and other dangerous substances;
• Collect and analyze data to identify drug trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Develop a variety of outputs using Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and automation tools (e.g., PowerBI, Power Apps, R, Python), such as background documents, performance/ statistics, strategic and operational threat assessments, needs assessments, correspondence with governments, donor reports, presentations and training materials;
• Prepare and draft correspondence with governments, letters, mission reports, analyses, briefings, presentations, enforcement strategies, policy proposals and documents, including parts of INCB reports, inter-session documents, reports, studies, summary reports of INCB sessions, terms of reference for consultants, working papers for information, discussion and inclusion into the INCB Annual Report.
• Carry out the implementation of INCB drug strategies, policies, written reports, activities and technologies related to the implementation of the Board’s mandates (e.g., Article 35 of the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs), relevant drug control articles and resolutions; assist in the organization and delivery of a variety of technologies and services aimed at adequate government implementation of the drug control Conventions;
• Organize, coordinate the preparation of, and participate in, training events using INCB proprietary drug technologies, field missions, case meetings, conferences and events, government and public-private cross-border activities, including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, develop and leverage relevant technologies and materials, and providing guidance to external consultants, government officials, private sector companies and other parties and contribute to the drafting of technical and training documents;
• Advise INCB Secretary and INCB members on technical questions related to national drug control systems, data evaluation systems, assessment methods, methods of data recording, remedial measures for cases of non-compliance, etc.
• Provide ad hoc secretariat support to INCB sessions and to the Office of the INCB Secretary.
• Guide and support staff members, consultants, UN volunteers, and associate experts in their work;
• Perform other work-related duties as may be required.

The emphasis of our research is on ‘what works’ in the prevention and treatment of substance misuse: the Addictions Department represents a network of clinicians, researchers and clinical teachers who have a shared commitment to excellence in prevention and treatment work, and to supporting and strengthening national and international endeavours in this field. Over the last 30 years, our staff have developed a body of research evidence that has informed the development of new treatment services for alcohol, smoking and drug problems in the UK. This work ranges from trials of new therapies and preventative treatments to studies seeking to understand the genetic and biological basis of addictive behaviour.

The Addictions Department is one of the most productive addictions research groups in Europe. We represent an important area of health-related study as the Addictions Clinical Academic Group (CAG) within King’s Health Partners, and form one of the core areas of the Academic Health Science Centre that brings together university partners King’s College London with the NHS from South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, King’s College Hospital, and Guy’s and St Thomas’. RAND Europe rated our work on Substance Abuse Research as leading in the field. Substance Use Disorders is one of the main themes of the NIHR Maudsley BRC which is based at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN).

About the role:

We are recruiting up to three posts at either Research Assistant (Grade 5) or Research Associate (Grade 6) level. Appointment grade will depend on qualifications and experience. Research Associates will take on additional responsibilities including supervision and coordination of junior research staff.

The post holder(s) will play a key role in the delivery of the NIHR-funded SUPPORT trial, a large multi-site randomised controlled trial evaluating a Recovery Check-In intervention for adults with substance use disorder. The post holder(s) will work as part of the central research team based at King’s College London, supporting trial delivery across NHS and third-sector sites.

The roles will involve conducting researcher-administered study assessments with participants (via telephone or video call) following enrolment, maintaining accurate study records and databases, and liaising with site teams to coordinate data collection and follow-up activities. The post holder(s) will work closely with the Trial Management Group and wider study team to ensure the trial is delivered in accordance with the approved protocol, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice, contributing to high-quality data collection and the smooth day-to-day running of the trial.

The Research Associate (Grade 6) will additionally provide day-to-day supervision and coordination support to Research Assistants working on the trial.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 31st May 2029.

The Addictions Department.  The emphasis of our research is on ‘what works’ in the prevention and treatment of substance misuse: the Addictions Department represents a network of clinicians, researchers and clinical teachers who have a shared commitment to excellence in prevention and treatment work, and to supporting and strengthening national and international endeavours in this field. Over the last 30 years, our staff have developed a body of research evidence that has informed the development of new treatment services for alcohol, smoking and drug problems in the UK. This work ranges from trials of new therapies and preventative treatments to studies seeking to understand the genetic and biological basis of addictive behaviour.

The Addictions Department is one of the most productive addictions research groups in Europe. We represent an important area of health-related study as the Addictions Clinical Academic Group (CAG) within King’s Health Partners, and form one of the core areas of the Academic Health Science Centre that brings together university partners King’s College London with the NHS from South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, King’s College Hospital, and Guy’s and St Thomas’. RAND Europe rated our work on Substance Abuse Research as leading in the field. Substance Use Disorders is one of the main themes of the NIHR Maudsley BRC which is based at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN).

About the role:

The post holder will play a key role in the delivery of the NIHR-funded MEDCO trial, a large multi-site randomised controlled trial designed to determine whether a prescription stimulant (lisdexamfetamine) and an atypical anti-depressant (mirtazapine) can achieve a greater number of cocaine-abstinent days compared with placebo in people with cocaine use disorder over a 24-week period. The post-holder will be a member of staff at the Addictions Dept (school of academic psychiatry, Institute of psychiatry, psychology & neuroscience, King’s College London) and also based at Lorraine Hewitt House (LHH, specialist NHS treatment provider for addictions operated by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust). The post Holder will report to the head of department for addictions and support the trial chief investigator at LHH.

The role will involve working across all aspects of the research study as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including but not limited to screening and enrolling new participants, scheduling and conducting trial visits, collecting research data in line with study protocols, entry of research data into an online electronic case report form, maintaining accurate study records and liaising with the neuroimaging centre to organise MRI scans for participants. The post holder will work closely with the senior investigators and the central research team to ensure the trial is delivered in accordance with the approved protocol, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice, contributing to high-quality data collection and the smooth day-to-day running of the trial.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 30th September 2029.