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Job Description
Postdoctoral Associate position available at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at the Virginia Tech Carilion campus located in Roanoke, VA. The role will work in the lab of Dr. Roberta Freitas- Lemos. The Freitas-Lemos lab is focused on investigating health behaviors for cancer prevention and control. The successfully selected candidates will work primarily on projects that are examining the effects of potential tobacco regulatory policies on tobacco/nicotine purchases across different tobacco user types. Postdoctoral Associate responsibilities will focus on the use of the Experimental Tobacco Marketplace to investigate choice behavior from a behavioral economics framework. Other projects may include technology applications to improve smoking cessation. The position is well suited for individuals interested in behavioral economics of tobacco or other substances and health behavior. Moreover, this position will be involved in developing pilot research programs in the areas of addiction, decision-making and other human interactions. The selected candidates will be expected to help develop these additional projects.
Required Qualifications
* PhD in psychology, neuroscience, or appropriate related discipline. PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
* Possess a record of research excellence as indicated by peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
* Possess a solid background in addiction or health behaviors research and/or behavioral economics.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with behavior analysis and/or addiction research.
* Clinical trials experience.
* Programming experience.
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
commensurate with experience
Review Date
7/31/2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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