Postdoc Training Opportunities
There are a number of NIH-funded training grants in the Division of Biology and Medicine, both at Brown and its affiliated hospitals. Here is a selection, along with links to web pages that will help applicants find the contacts to apply for positions:
Training Program in Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience
Program Director: Barry Connors
Openings are available on a rolling basis for postdoctoral training in neuroscience at Brown University. Support for these positions comes from an interdepartmental postdoctoral training grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Eligibility is restricted to US citizens and permanent residents with no more than 2 years of prior postdoctoral support from federally funded postdoctoral training grants or individual fellowships. Priority will be given to candidates with little or no previous postdoctoral training. Brown University is a vibrant and exciting environment for postdoctoral study in the neurosciences. A collegial and highly interactive group of world-class interdisciplinary laboratories covers the spectrum from molecular and cellular neurobiology through systems to cognitive, computational and clinical neuroscience. Most trainers have laboratory space in a stunning new building.
Training in Environmental Pathology
Program Director: Agnes Kane
Postdoctoral applicants must have a Ph.D. in a basic science discipline (cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry), toxicology, or pathology. Three letters of recommendation and official transcripts are required. Applicants will be invited to visit Brown University and present a research seminar. Eligible applicants may be supported by a Training Grant in Environmental Pathology funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
Alcohol Intervention / Treatment Outcome Research Training
Program Director: Peter Monti
Substance Abuse Intervention Outcome Research Training
Program Director: Damaris Rohsenow
The Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies has two associated training programs, one funded by NIAAA in alcohol abuse and addictions and one funded by NIDA in substance abuse. The training programs provide post-doctoral research training for behavioral, medical, and social scientists and health care professionals who wish to conduct high quality research in the early intervention and treatment of alcohol and other drug problems.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ)
Program Director: Vincent Mor
HIV and Other Infectious Consequences of Substance Abuse
Program Director: Timothy Flanigan
This training program is available to postdoctoral fellows interested in multi-disciplinary training in clinical research in the areas of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of HIV and other infectious aspects of substance abuse. This research training intends to help prepare the next generation of MD and PhD scientists to bridge gaps between bio-medical, behavioral and public health disciplines to advance knowledge regarding how best to reduce disease burden among substance abusers. Co-infection with HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, sexually transmitted infections, HTLV2, and TB is the rule rather than the exception in active substance users. Substance abusers also face a disproportionate burden from mental illness. This training program brings together the multiple strengths of clinical research from an institution that has a robust track record of training junior faculty members to become independent clinical investigators in the area of HIV and substance abuse.
Training in Cardiovascular Behavioral Medicine
Program Director: Rena Wing
The Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University seeks promising candidates for postdoctoral positions in cardiovascular behavioral and preventive medicine. We anticipate having three positions available. This training grant, which is funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), tailors training plans to the individual and combines didactic training and mentored research training by a team of researchers. We are recruiting candidates with an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent. The broad range of research interests includes: weight control and diabetes, physical activity, cigarette smoking and nicotine dependence, psychological impact of heart disease, gene x environment interaction, neuroimaging and innovative methods to promote health behavior change. Competitive stipends and a liberal package of benefits are provided. US Citizenship required.
Brown CardioPulmonary Research Training Program
Program Director: Gideon Koren
The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute awards funds a Brown CardioPulmonary Research Training Program for postdoctoral fellows and physician-scientists. The program is truly multidisciplinary with 40 faculty trainers from Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital, Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, the Providence VA Medical Center, Women and Infants Hospital, and Brown University from 11 academic departments at Brown. It encompasses training opportunities in biochemical, cellular and molecular biology, animal physiology, engineering, computational biology, and epidemiology. Visit http://www.brownmedicine.org/cardiopulmonary/apply.html to learn how to apply to this program.
Research Training Program in Gastroenterology
Program Director: Jack Wands
Brown University and affiliated hospitals (Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Women and Infants Hospital) offer a three year ACGME accredited training program in gastroenterology. The goal of the program is to prepare board eligible internists for a career in clinical or academic gastroenterology. The atmosphere is scholarly and provides a wide exposure to clinical gastroenterology and hepatology and to related clinical, translational and basic scientific research.
Training in Child/Adolescent Biobehavioral HIV Research
Program Director: Larry Brown
The Research Training Program in Child/Adolescent Biobehavioral HIV prepares post-residency psychiatrists, post-doctoral psychologists, and behavioral scientists to conduct independent research in the area of child/adolescent biobehavioral HIV as full-time University faculty members. The Program is a two-year fellowship in which research fellows train under the guidance of experienced mentors. It includes didactic work, participation in ongoing funded projects, and independent research.
Research Training in Child Mental Health
Program Director: Gregory Fritz
The Research Training Program in Child Mental Health prepares post-residency psychiatrists, post-doctoral psychologists, and behavioral scientists to conduct independent research in the area of child mental health as full-time University faculty members. The Program is a two-year fellowship in which research fellows train under the guidance of experienced mentors. It includes didactic work, participation in ongoing funded projects, and independent research. A central characteristic of the Program is its diversity. Participating faculty have expertise in normal development, psychophathology, psychophysiology and public health. This diversity allows for four broad areas of research training: 1) developmental processes and risk factors (emphasis on infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in risk contexts); 2) pediatric psychology/psychiatry including depression/ suicidality, anxiety disorders, HIV, obesity, asthma, smoking; 3) biological basis of biobehavioral regulation including genetics, chronobiology and neuroimaging; and 4) childhood mood, anxiety, autism, and substance use disorders.
Trauma and Inflammation Research Training
Program Director: Jorge E Albina
The Program's goal is to identify, recruit, and train trauma scientists with particular emphasis in retaining MDs in academic trauma medicine careers. Formal training in research involves the acquisition of the technical, intellectual, philosophical and ethical habits and abilities of the scientist. Trainees are selected each year from resident applicants from any branch of Surgery or Medicine and/or a recently graduated Ph.D. Applicants from underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The training program lasts two years. The curriculum will include required courses in Biostatistics, Responsible Conduct of Research, and Scientific/Grant writing, as well as elective courses tailored to the specific needs of the trainees.