The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health under the Drug and Alcohol Program. The Centre is highly regarded, both nationally and internationally, for its contribution to drug and alcohol research.

About the role

• 3-year Fixed-term, Full-time opportunity
• Academic (Level D): $155, 786 - $171, 120 (+ 17% superannuation & Leave loading)
• Sydney, Australia based

The position of Associate Professor – Biostatistics will develop, enhance and provide strategic leadership in the conduct of cutting edge biostatistical methods and support across NDARC. In addition to his/her own research portfolio, the biostatistician will provide highly developed leadership including supervision, training, education, mentoring and assistance to research staff and students in order to achieve high-quality research publications; obtain competitive grant funding; and work closely with partners at NDARC and across the fields of drug and alcohol, public health and epidemiology. The position is intended to provide high-level leadership in the area of cutting-edge methods in biostatistics, to develop and lead collaborative, multi-disciplinary research activities with both internal and external research groups in order to build research capacity for NDARC.

The Addiction Méditerranée association is recruiting a psychiatrist for its addiction treatment and prevention care center "Le Sémaphore", located in Marseille. 

Applications are invited for Research Associate (Social Sciences) to work on the Welcome Trust funded Transformative Research on the Alcohol Industry, Policy and Science (TRAPS) research programme, led by Professor Jim McCambridge. 

The programme aims to develop our understanding of how alcohol industry actors influence science, the science/policy interface, and policy making, and to examine the implications for public policies.  The purpose of these posts are to contribute to the conduct and management of studies within the programme, and to identify and develop opportunities for further research. 

The position is located in Kampala, Uganda which falls under the management of the Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Nairobi, Kenya.

Under the overall guidance of the UNODC Regional Representative for Eastern Africa, the incumbent will report to the Programme Coordinator (Violent Extremism in Prisons) in the Justice Section (JS), Division for Operations (DO) at UNODC headquarters, the latter being his or her primary contact point for substantive guidance.

The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the ROEA Head of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Pillar as well as the Transnational Organized Crime, Illicit Trafficking and Terrorism Pillar within the scope of the UNODC Regional Programme for Eastern Africa. 

The Expert will work as Regional Coordinator (RC) for Georgia and region within the already approved project funded by the European Commission “EU-ACT Action against Drugs and Organized Crime, Enhanced Co-operation and Capacity Building to address Drug-related Organised Crime along the Heroin Route”

Release invite applications for the solicitor post from those who share our commitment to supporting the legal and human rights of people whose lives are affected by drug use and drug policy. 

As a member of our dynamic legal team, based in London, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivery of legal advice at legal surgeries based in drug and alcohol treatment centres in London;
• Casework resulting from the legal surgeries;
• Legal advice to the public and professionals about legal issues connected with drug use (training will be provided);
• Updating our specialist publications;
• Recruitment and supervision of volunteers
• Contributing to our commentary on drugs legislation;
• Assisting with the development of our website and other IT-related service initiatives and their legal compliance. 

Requirements for the post include:

• Successful completion of Training Contract
• 1 years’ experience of providing social welfare legal advice and assistance in a professional setting

Transform Drug Policy Foundation are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly, committed team in Bristol. This job is an opportunity to support real change. You will help us shape the future of drug policy by linking evidence, people and politics.

The successful candidate will support Transform’s research and policy activities by engaging with key policy partners; monitoring national and global policy developments; producing accessible, high-quality research outputs; and contributing to public communications. 

The Communications Officer (Media Liaison and Stakeholder Engagement) provides high-level input within the NDARC Communications Team by developing and implementing a comprehensive communications plan for proactive and reactive media and key stakeholder engagement, The Communications Officer (Media Liaison and Stakeholder Engagement) will act as the main media liaison for NDARC and will provide advice to the Centre on issues related to media and communications. As part of the NDARC Communications Team, the Communications Officer (Media Liaison and Stakeholder Engagement) will be called upon to produce content towards all of NDARC’s communication channels when appropriate.

Knowledge of the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) or related sectors would be highly regarded. The role of Communications Officer (Media Liaison and Stakeholder Engagement) reports to the Senior Communications Officer and has no direct reports. Please review the position description for more details on the role requirements.

The School of Psychological Science is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled Administrator to support the Tobacco and Alcohol Research Group.

The Research Administrator will act as first point of contact for enquiries, liaise with a wide range of internal and external contacts, demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The role requires a highly-motivated, organised and adaptable individual, with excellent attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have proven administrative experience, good IT skills and experience in website maintenance, and be confident in prioritising their own workload, working to tight deadlines where necessary.

The Graduate Program in Psychology of the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (Brazil) announces the opening of applications for the selection process for a scholarship of the National Program of PostDoctorate (PNPD/CAPES) in the addiction field. The duration of the scholarship is 12 months.

The Behaviour Insights Team are looking for dynamic and talented people who are passionate about using behavioural science to improve health and social capital. We are interested in candidates at both Advisor and Associate Advisor levels, from a range of backgrounds, including people who have been working in government, academia, charities, or consultancy. We plan to formally open applications for these new roles in the Health and Social Capital teams in the very near future. These roles will be based in our London office.

We have a number of research centres housed within the department, with this role offering strategic leadership and development to the Substance Use and Addictive Behaviours (SUAB) research centre. SUAB aims to develop and conduct research and related activities that lead to better service for people experiencing problematic substance abuse.

We are looking for a Professor to join our department to lead a multi-disciplinary team and offer inspiring and strategic leadership. We aim to position SUAB as a nationally leading centre for research within this field and you will play a key part in achieving this.

An opportunity has arisen for an Associate Specialist in Psychiatry join Change, Grow, Live Nottinghamshire Substance Misuse service at their Worksop and Mansfield locations.

The post holders will contribute to Change, Grow, Live Nottinghamshire Substance Misuse service to ensure that substance users consistently receive high quality services that adhere to the best practice guidelines and achieve high professional standards.

The University of Liverpool are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible and experienced Centre Manager to work for the Liverpool Centre for Alcohol Research (LCAR).

Liverpool Centre for Alcohol Research, hosted by the University of Liverpool, is a central hub of internationally excellent research and capacity/capability development.

The Centre Manager will work with NHS Clinicians and Academics to develop, manage, coordinate and help to lead on major projects for the Centre, ensuring strategic research development between the University of Liverpool and Liverpool Health Partners.

Are you someone who is inquisitive, wants to learn on the job, is good with numbers, has an eye for detail and who can work as part of a team? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to work as part of a creative, dynamic and friendly team who are in an exciting phase of transformation and development

Mentor is a drug prevention charity that aims to build resilience, empower young people and prevent risky behaviours associated with substance misuse particularly among the most vulnerable. We promote evidence-based approaches through research and education, programme delivery and influencing policy.

PhD Studentship: Investigating the link between attentional biases and holistic perception, and their functional roles in changing behaviour

This is an exciting opportunity to investigate a new theory of visual salience which would have implications for a number of areas of cognitive psychology e.g. addiction, face perception, phobias, and eating disorders.

Applicants should have or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in Psychology or a related subject. A relevant Master’s degree and/or relevant research experience will be an advantage. 

This PhD study will investigate whether there are effective community-based interventions that could better serve families affected by multiple adversities, by responding to needs in more than one domain.

he PhD will involve a series of inter-related studies that aim:

• to investigate what interventions delivered in the community might have combined impacts on all three public health issues;
• to use existing datasets to explore the prevalence of the ‘toxic trio’ in families, and the clustering of individual, family and community risk factors that might be addressed by early intervention;
• to understand what current service-users and professionals consider would provide more effective support for children and families affected by violence, poor mental health and parental substance misuse.

The International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC) is looking to appoint a Team Assistant to contribute to the smooth running of our secretariat operations based in London and to provide essential administrative and accounting support to a small but dynamic and busy team.

A unique opportunity to live and work on the Island of Arran. As a self-motivated researcher, you would work closely with the project steering group consisting of local service leads and supported by North Ayrshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership.

This post is suited to someone with an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant subject (Alcohol and Drug Studies, Community Education/Development, Social Science – other subjects will also be considered). A research methods module and/or experience of conducting interviews, surveys, participatory research etc. in a community setting is required.

King's College London is looking for someone with experience of conducting systematic reviews and mixed methods mental health services research, high-quality research skills and with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This post will enable an outstanding post-doctoral researcher to contribute to the work of the NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit (MHPRU).  Experience of co-production and/or working collaboratively with service users is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to collaborative interdisciplinary projects within the MHPRU.  They will be prepared and willing to contribute to teaching and to be involved in the assessment of student knowledge including assisting in the supervision of student projects and in the development of student research skills.