Postdoctoral Traineeship in Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Services Research
University of California, San Francisco
The University of California, San Francisco, is accepting applications to its NIDA-funded two-year postdoctoral research training program for trainee positions starting either in the summer or early fall of 2027.
Our program is one of the few that trains scientists in treatment and services research. Scholars work with a preceptor to design and implement studies on the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD), including nicotine, cannabis, opioids, stimulants, alcohol, and other substances. Scholars also select a specific area of focus for independent research. Current research interests of faculty include trials of efficacy and effectiveness of psychosocial and pharmacologic SUD treatment, including:
1. Integration of SUD research in health care systems
2. Technology-based SUD screening and intervention research
3. Innovative SUD/HIV treatment, prevention, and services research
4. Emerging areas, including innovative therapeutics and delivery models
A variety of university-affiliated and community substance use treatment programs are available as research sites. These include inpatient and outpatient settings. Our training program encourages close research involvement with a preceptor and involvement in selected classes, seminars, and grant preparation. For further information, please contact either Derek Satre, PhD, at Derek.Satre@ucsf.edu or Janice Tsoh, PhD, at Janice.Tsoh@ucsf.edu.
To Apply: Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, representative work, and 2 letters of reference to: Derek.Satre@ucsf.edu. Applicants must have completed their doctoral degree and be a U.S. citizen or have legal permanent resident (green card) status at the time of appointment. Letters of reference should be sent directly from the recommenders to Dr. Satre.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, beginning November 1, 2026.
LEARN MORE: https://psychiatry.ucsf.edu/SUDTSR/