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The University of Texas at Arlington Postdoctoral Fellow – Addictions Research in Arlington, Texas
Postdoctoral Fellow – Addictions Research
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/28325 and submit the following materials:
Required Documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Writing Sample – either first authored journal article or example grant application.
Contact information for 3 references
Optional Documents:
- Transcripts
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to Dr. Micki Washburn at micki.washburn@uta.edu
For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta .
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number F00531P
Position Title Postdoctoral Fellow – Addictions Research
Department Social Work
Location Arlington
Job Family Faculty
Position Status Full-time
Rank Non-Tenured
Work Hours Standard
Open to External and Internal
FLSA Exempt
Duration Job terminates
Pay Basis Monthly
Benefits Eligible Yes
Job Summary
The School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a post-doctoral scholar in the area of addictions research. Two (2) year post doctoral fellowship in addictions research. Fellow will receive targeted mentorship and training from NIH funded researcher continue to develop grant writing and publication skills.
Benefits at UTA
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CBC Requirement
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Grant writing, manuscript preparation/revision, data analysis, project management, professional training and development activities, service to the School of Social Work, undergraduate and/or graduate student mentorship.
Required Qualifications
PhD in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health or related healthcare field.
Prior scholarly work in the area of mental health and substance use research.
Experience applying for external funding (dissertation funding, foundation funding or federal funding.)
Successful record of publication in peer reviewed journals.
Preferred Qualifications
Has completed doctoral level course in grant writing.
Has successfully obtained internal or external research funding.
Work focuses on the intersections of mental health and substance misuse within Latine and/or LGBTQ+ communities.
Bilingual (oral and written) Spanish
2+ years of direct mental health/substance use treatment experience.
Strong quantitative data analysis skills
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Department Information
The School of Social Work promotes the highest standards of integrity and excellence in research, teaching, and service. It creates collaborative scholarly and educational opportunities for students and the community, with the goal of achieving a just society. We are one of the largest programs in the country, with more than 2,200 students enrolled in the BSW, MSW, and Ph.D. programs.
The School is home to multiple research centers, as well as serving as host for the University’s Diversity Studies Minor. It is also home to two professional journals: The Journal of Policy Practice and Research and Adoption Quarterly . We are excited to showcase our new, state-of-the-art facility that opened in Spring 2023. Join us in our new building!
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Working Title Postdoctoral Fellow
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu .
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 08/01/2024
Open Date
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/28325 and submit the following materials:
Required Documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Writing Sample – either first authored journal article or example grant application.
Contact information for 3 references
Optional Documents:
- Transcripts
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to Dr. Micki Washburn at micki.washburn@uta.edu
For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta .
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
*Do you have a PhD in social work, psychology, public health or related healthcare field?
Yes
No
*How many years of practice and/or research experience related to substance use and its treatment do you have?
0 years
Less than 1 year
1-2 years
3 or more years
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Cover/Interest Letter
Writing Sample
Optional Documents
- Transcripts
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