Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine
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Contact me if you are interested or know any good candidates - Andrew (Heath)
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We are now recruiting post-doctoral trainees who are planning a research career
in behavioral/psychiatric genetics. Applications are especially encouraged
from individuals interested in research on (i) the genetics and epidemiology
of Attention Deficit /Hyperactivity disorder; (ii) lifespan and developmental
perspectives on the inheritance of alcoholism risk; (iii) genetic influences on
smoking behavior and nicotine sensitivity (including nicotine challenge
research); (iv) genetic determinants of vulnerability to drug abuse/dependence.
Applicants from candidates interested in other areas of mental health,
alcoholism or drug abuse research will also be considered. Appointments will be
for one year, with a second year available contingent on satisfactory peformance
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applications from
minority candidates are strongly encouraged. Applicants may be recent Ph.D.s,
or experienced researchers seeking more advanced training in genetic methods
and/or psychiatric or substance abuse research. Training is available in
behavioral/quantitative genetics, molecular genetics, and genetic linkage and
association studies. Stipend levels are determined by the federal scale for
postdoctoral trainees, based on years of postdoctoral experience: 0 - $19,608;
1 - $20,700; 2 - $25,600; 3 - $26,900; 4 - $28,200; 5 - $29,500; 6 - $ 30,800;
7+ years postdoctoral experience - $32,300. Trainees also receive a travel
allowance for meeting attendance, and $1500 per annum to cover research and
training expenses.
The Department of Psychiatry has four integrated post-doctoral programs,
with approximately 21 post-doctoral fellows in training in the areas of
genetics, neuroscience or epidemiology. The genetics faculty includes many
leaders in psychiatric genetic research: C. Robert Cloninger, M.D.; Alison
Goate, D.Phil.; Andrew Heath, D.Phil.; Pamela Madden, Ph.D.; Rosalind
Neuman, Ph.D.; Abbas Parsian, Ph.D.; Theodore Reich, M.D.; John Rice,
Ph.D.; Brian Suarez, Ph.D.; Richard Todd, Ph.D., M.D.; and Paul van
Eerdwegh, Ph.D. They hold a total of 20 research grants, with current
annual research support (direct costs) in excess of $5 million. Washington
University School of Medicine ranks in the top 5 medical schools in the
U.S. in terms of NIH funded research.
For further information, contact Andrew Heath (andrew@wupsych1.wustl.edu;
phone (314) 286-2206, FAX (314) 286-2213). Letters of application,
including a Curriculum Vitae and the names of 3 referees, may be faxed,
e-mailed, or mailed to:
Andrew C. Heath, D.Phil.
Director of Post-doctoral Training in Drug Abuse Research
Department of Psychiatry
Washington University School of Medicine
4940 Children's Place, Box 8134
St. Louis, MO 63110