The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) is pleased to announce the availability of Managing Depressive Symptoms in Substance Abuse Clients During Early Recovery, a new Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP). To order your free copy, contact SAMHSA’s Health Information Network (SHIN) online at http://www.samhsa.gov/shin or by phone at 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) (English and Español). Ask for publication order number (SMA) 08-4353.

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) created the Rapid Response to College Drinking Problems initiative so that senior college administrators facing an alcohol-related crisis could get program-development and research assistance from well-established alcohol researchers and NIAAA staff.

Research emerging from this initiative is published as a supplement to the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs (July 2009, Suppl. No. 16) with 14 original research articles. College drinking remains a daunting problem on many campuses, but evidence-based strategies—such as those described in this supplement—provide hope that more effective solutions can be found. The Rapid Response initiative has helped solidify the necessary link between research and practice in the prevention and treatment of college alcohol problems. (Special Editors: William DeJong, PhD, Mary E. Larimer, PhD, and Mark D. Wood, PhD) The articles are available online at www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov, through PubMed Central, and to JSAD subscribers at www.jsad.com.

Division 50, in conjunction with 8 other APA divisions and other private and public organizations, is co-sponsoring the Summit on Interpersonal Violence & Abuse Across the Lifespan: Forging A Shared Agenda. This conference will be held February 24-26, 2010, in Dallas, Texas and will include presentations and posters in 8 broad domains; Substance Abuse, Child Maltreatment, Children Exposed to Violence, Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Violence, Teen/Youth/School Violence, Community Violence, and Diverse Populations. The conference will emphasize integration across these domains and across research, practice, prevention, and policy. Up to 19 hours of CEs will be available, provided by the Institute on Violence, Abuse & Trauma. The call for submissions will be available shortly. For further information, please contact Division 50’s representative to the Program Committee, Ken Leonard at kleonard@buffalo.edu.

The University of Vermont announces the availability of a post-doctoral research fellowship positions in an internationally recognized center of excellence for the study of drug abuse. Fellows have opportunities for training in a wide range of treatment-outcome and human laboratory research. Current openings are with Sarah H. Heil (Sarah.Heil@uvm.edu, 802-656-8712) and Stephen T. Higgins (Stephen.Higgins@uvm.edu, 802-656-9614) on projects characterizing nicotine withdrawal in pregnant cigarette smokers and developing efficacious behavioral therapies for cigarette smoking among pregnant women. Applicants must have completed doctoral training in psychology, behavior analysis, or a related discipline and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Stipend is supported by an NIDA/NIH Institutional Training Award. For more details on the position please peruse our website http://www.uvm.edu/~hbpl or contact the investigators. To apply, please forward a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and three letters of reference in c/o Ms. Diana Cain, University of Vermont, Dept. of Psychiatry, UHC Campus, Rm. 3101C Old Hall, MS#482, Burlington, VT 05401.

The Prevention Research Center (PRC), Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, in collaboration with the School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley (UCB), is seeking applicants for two-year postdoctoral appointments funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. These fellowships provide training in prevention research science with an emphasis on health and social problems related to the use and abuse of alcohol. Individuals with backgrounds in a broad range of disciplines are encouraged to apply. For information check http://www.prev.org/preventiontraining/. Submit inquiries to prcpostdoc@prev.org or contact Cheryl Sieczkowski, Program Administrator, Prevention Research Center, 1995 University Avenue, Suite 450, Berkeley, CA 94704, (510) 883-5756.

Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation and the University of California are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. Due to federal guidelines, only applicants who are citizens or have a current permanent residency will be considered.

The University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) has multiple openings for NIAAA-funded postdoctoral fellows in alcohol etiology and treatment.  Fellows develop and pursue research interests under the supervision of faculty preceptors.  Seminars on alcohol use disorders, grant writing, and professional issues and career development are included.  Start dates in September, 2009, and beyond are negotiable.  Visit the RIA website at http://www.ria.buffalo.edu.  Inquiries can be made to either Gerard J. Connors at connors@ria.buffalo.edu or R. Lorraine Collins at lcollins@buffalo.edu, Co-Training Directors. Applicants should forward a vita, representative reprints, letters of reference, and a cover letter describing research interests and training goals to: Alcohol Research Postdoctoral Training Committee, Attn: G. Connors and R. L. Collins, Research Institute on Addictions, 1021 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203.  Applications from minority candidates are particularly welcome.  Applicants must be citizens or noncitizen nationals of the U.S. or must have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence. AA/EOE

This position involves data management and analysis of two longitudinal studies that examine substance abuse in vulnerable populations. Practical experience in data management and advanced statistical techniques for longitudinal studies (e.g., Structural Equation Modeling, Multi-level Modeling, and Latent Growth Modeling), and statistical issues such as power analysis, handling of missing data, testing mediation and moderation is preferred. A Master’s degree or PhD is highly desirable. This position involves managing and analyzing data and working collaboratively on manuscript preparation. Applicants with substantive interests in clinical and/or treatment issues are preferred. Interested applicants must apply on-line at https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu by responding to the posting for a Data Analyst. A cover letter outlining data management and analytic experience and a curriculum vitae should be submitted electronically along with the application. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Inquiries concerning this position may be sent to Clara M. Bradizza, PhD at Bradizza@ria.buffalo.edu.

Postdoctoral Scholar positions are NOW AVAILABLE in the Psychiatry Department, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Traineeships are for two years, with a possible third year. Scholars work with preceptors to implement studies on treatment of drug dependence, including nicotine dependence. Scholars also select a focus area for independent research. Drs. Sharon Hall and James Sorensen are Director and Associate Director, and Co-Directors include Drs. Steven Batki, Kevin Delucchi, Joseph Guydish, Carmen Masson, and Constance Weisner. Preceptors are expected to supplement stipends from non-NIH sources.

For a brochure, call Jennifer Morris at 415-476-7673, or email Jennifer.morris@ucsf.edu. The application period is open until filled. To be considered send CV, 2 recommendation letters, research statement, and samples of representative work to: Postdoctoral Training Program in Drug Abuse Research, UCSF, 401 Parnassus Avenue, Box 0984-TRC, San Francisco, CA 94143-0984.