POST DOCTORATE FELLOW

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Addictions Research,

Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research, McMaster University/St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton

The Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research (PBCAR) at McMaster University/St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is inviting applicants for postdoctoral fellowships in addiction research.  The fellowships to gain expertise in addiction research that seeks to leverage advances in behavioural science, cognitive neuroscience, and behavioural genetics to understand the etiology and treatment of addiction.  Fellows will work closely with a primary mentor and co-mentors from the Centre’s faculty to gain new skills, develop their personal research programs, and contribute to existing projects.

The PBCAR is a partnership between McMaster’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.  The Centre is directed by Dr. James MacKillop and has more than 20 faculty affiliates with diverse research interests.  Currently, the PBCAR is executing projects funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Health Canada, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, and the National Institutes of Health, among others.    

Conditions of interest include substance use disorders (particularly alcohol, cannabis, and tobacco), gambling disorder, and obesity/food addiction. The PBCAR has a number of collaborative clinical projects and has partnered with several clinical services at SJHH (Concurrent Disorders Program, Eating Disorders Program, Forensic Psychiatry Program) and at Homewood Health Centre. Opportunities to contribute to clinical research collaborations will be available.

Eligible applicants will have completed a PhD or MD (or equivalent) degree, with training in psychology, psychiatry, behaviour analysis, cognitive neuroscience, behavioural genetics, or related fields.  Successful candidates will be intellectually curious, highly motivated individuals who work well in teams and are driven to develop a personal research program.  The fellowship will be for up to two years.

To apply, applicants should submit a current CV and letter of interest to Ms. Jane de Jesus (dejesuj@mcmaster.ca).  Within the letter, applicants should describe their rationale for applying and should identify potential mentors.

The PBCAR is located at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, with a satellite location on campus at McMaster, both in Hamilton, Ontario.  Hamilton is a major hub in the ‘Greater Toronto Hamilton Area’ and is known for high quality of life and low cost of living.  Hamilton has a vigorous economy, a vibrant arts community, outstanding restaurants, affordable housing, and hundreds of acres of conservation lands and national gardens.  It is also part of the GO Train system for commuting from nearby municipalities, including Toronto. Virtual options are available in light of COVID-19.