Department of Pharmacology and Systems Therapeutics
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Postdoctoral Training in PharmacologyNIDA Training in Pharmacology of Drugs of Abuse: Interdisciplinary Training in Drug Abuse ResearchOverviewThe training program will primarily consist of direct research training in the laboratory, although there will also be formal didactic instruction, seminars, lectures, journal clubs, a program retreat and interaction with visiting scholars to enhance their training. In particular, postdoctoral fellows can take advantage of the formal courses in basic science as well as our newly developed course in drug abuse research that will provide a uniform and organized component to the training experience. Trainees will be able to apply to and choose from a specific research theme among the five research themes that are based on the expertise of the faculty:
How to applyWe seek trainees who are likely to pursue and succeed in academic careers in drug abuse research. All candidates will be expected to show a strong interest and evidence of commitment to drug abuse research, as well as an outstanding academic background. Postdoctoral research trainees can apply to individual investigators whose research is of interest to them. EligibilityPostdoctoral fellows who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents with suitable research interests. Period of appointmentA postdoctoral trainee is guaranteed two years of support (with an additional year based on need and availability) to ensure that sufficient time is available for significant research training and accomplishment. Address inquiries to: Lakshmi A. Devi, Ph.D.Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Systems Therapeutics Yasmin L. Hurd, Ph.D.Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Systems Therapeutics |