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Category: Post Doc
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Health Systems Sciences - W710046
Job Type: Full-Time
Union Code: Non Union Position-W63-Residents/Post Docs
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: Feb. 28, 2024
The MISSION Behavioral Health Lab at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (https://www.umassmed.edu/mbhlab/) has an immediate post-doctoral fellow position opening, and we are seeking a highly motivated individual to conduct substance use and mental health treatment research in specialty areas that include chronic pain, opioid use disorder, and homelessness.
The successful candidate will work on exciting new projects studying treatment needs of individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, which will also include chronic pain. The candidate will be mentored by several Principal Investigators in the MISSION Behavioral Health Lab, division of Health Systems Science, and Department of Medicine. The person filling this position is expected to play an important intellectual, technical, and scientific role to support research endeavors in a team science atmosphere. The post-doctoral fellow will manage projects, assess patients, assist with grant writing, and write manuscripts under guidance of the Principal Investigators.
Applications are encouraged from doctoral level scientists interested in working in the areas of psychology, psychiatry, public health, mental health and/or substance use treatment, or chronic pain. Experience in substance use and/or mental health research and strong analytic skills are preferred. The successful candidate must be able to work independently, as well as in a team environment, pay close attention to details and adhere to deadlines regularly. Excellent communication, writing, and collaboration skills are essential. This position functions in a human subjects research laboratory.
Interested applicants should submit the following materials via email to Abigail Helm (Abigail.Helm@umassmed.edu) and David Smelson (David.Smelson@umassmed.edu): a cover letter describing current research activities and your interest in this position, a current CV (including publications), and contact information for three references, one of which should be your Ph.D. advisor.
Posting Disclaimer:
This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the department and the broader institution.
In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is listed above (exclusive of benefits and retirement).
At UMass Chan Medical School, final base salary offers are determined based on a combination of factors, including your skills, education, and relevant experience.
We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation across our teams.
Please note that the range provided reflects the full base salary range for this position. Offers are typically made within the midrange to allow for future growth and development within the role.
In addition to base pay, UMass Chan offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and participation in a 401(a)-retirement plan, with the option to contribute to a voluntary 403(b) plan.
UMass Chan welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
