The Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine seeks applicants for the inaugural Matthew Osborne Postdoctoral Fellowship position. The mission of theKahlert Institute for Addiction Medicineat the University of Maryland, School of Medicine is to confront the generational challenge of substance use, by/transforming the prevention, treatment, education, and research of addiction across Maryland/, integrating currently disparate groups to create the synergy necessary for systemic change. The vision of the Kahlert Institute is to/reduce death, illness, and the impact of addiction,/especially in disproportionately affected communities in Maryland, and to/serve as a national model of innovation/in addiction prevention and mitigation. The Matthew Osborne Postdoctoral Fellowship program was created through a generous private donation to increase the number of qualified scientists entering the field of addiction. The Fellowship program was designed to be broad in scope, with potential fellows spanning fundamental to translational to clinical research. Based on the individual applicant and their career aspirations, each Matthew Osborne Fellow will be placed in an existing addiction-focused research lab at the University of Maryland School of Medicine for a period of one year. The Fellowship will entail both an immersive research experience, as well as structured mentorship inclusive of training in grant writing, manuscript development, and the promotion and tenure process. UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected bylaw or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department atHRJobs@umaryland.edu. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contactHRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Qualified candidates will hold a doctoral degree in an addiction-related field and be enthusiastic and highly motivated to pursue a career in addiction science. The successful candidate will benefit from a community of interactive research labs, experienced investigators, and clinical addiction experts in an area disproportionately affected by the substance use disorder epidemic. /The//ideal applicant is expected to:/ o hold a doctoral degree in an addiction-related field o lead or participate in the design, development, execution, and implementation of scientific investigations o lead or participate in writing research and review papers, and to contribute the peer-review process and grant writing o have strong and effective inter-personal and communication skills and ability to work effectively both as a part of the group and individually o be passionate in taking on new challenges, and have a willingness to learn and listen to feedback To apply,Candidates should submit, as a single PDF: cover letter; curriculum vitae; brief statement of research interests and vision; and contact information for three references. Additional inquiries about the position can be sent to Dr. Sarah Kattakuzhy (skattakuzhy@ihv.umaryland.edu). Consideration of candidates will begin upon receipt of applications and will continue until the position is filled. Job: Postdoctoral Fellows* *Organization: School of Medicine - Clinical Departments *Title: *Post Doctoral in Addiction Medicine Location: null Requisition ID: 240000VB