Jobs and Opportunities Board

The Research Assistant will support the delivery of the UK Centre for implementing evidence in adult social care - Improving Adult Social Care Together (IMPACT). They will work closely with Professor Louise McCabe, Deputy Head of Evidence and Evaluation. This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting and innovative Implementation Centre funded by the ESRC and the Health Foundation to improve social care outcomes by implementing evidence-based practice in the sector across all four UK nations. The post holder’s core responsibilities will be with the review of evidence to support change; internal evaluation of the centre’s projects and support for national work in Scotland.

IMPACT is an ‘Implementation Centre’, drawing on knowledge gained from different types of research, the lived experience of people using services and their carers, and the practice knowledge of social care staff. Its aims are to enable practical improvements on the ground, and make a crucial contribution to longer-term cultural change, by:

• Supporting more widespread use of evidence in adult social care, leading to better care practices, systems and outcomes for people who use services, their families and communities
• Building capacity and skills in the adult social care workforce to work with evidence of different kinds to innovate, improve care and deliver better outcomes
• Facilitating sustainable and productive relationships between the full range of adult social care stakeholders to co-create positive change/innovations and improve outcomes for people using adult social care and their families
• Improving understanding of the factors which help and hinder the implementation of evidence in practice, and using this to overcome longstanding barriers to positive change.

More information about IMPACT can be found here: https://more.bham.ac.uk/impact/

IMPACT is led from the University of Birmingham, with multiple partners across the UK. Stirling is the lead Scottish HE partner and the role is located in Stirling alongside the Deputy Head of Evidence and Evaluation, Professor Louise McCabe. The role holder will report to Professor McCabe. Their role will also involve working with multiple staff across the UK who are delivering local projects and also with the central IMPACT team located at the University of Birmingham.

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE
Please complete the on-line application form and submit (i) a covering letter indicating how you meet the criteria for the role and (ii) an up to date CV.

We will consider job share.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the newly formed Bath Mental Health Research Group (MHRG) at the University of Bath.

About the role

The MHRG is funded for an initial 5 years by the NIHR (National Institute for Health Research). 

The focus of our work is applied research aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people in the local region.

This post will support the substance use and addiction work package of the MHRG, led by Prof Tom Freeman. 

Key areas of focus include identifying substance use needs within the local region through quantitative surveys, identifying the extent to which current services meet these needs, and mapping the gap between need and provision to inform further service development. 

Through this mapping work, as well as partnership with key stakeholders and people with lived and living experience, this post will pilot new interventions to address emerging areas of substance need, as well as supporting funding applications to support larger scale evaluations.

We are looking to recruit a candidate with demonstrated excellence in quantitative methods, and experience in addiction and/or mental health research.   

We have a clear commitment to skills training and career development for all research staff in the MHRG. You will work under the supervision of world-leading clinicians and academics. 

The Bath MHRG is partnering with the Universities of Bristol and Exeter (as part of the GW4 network) to deliver this project and there will be opportunities to work with researchers at partner institutions. 

You will have opportunities to receive further research training (e.g., in PPIE and/or good clinical practice). 

We are strongly committed to supporting candidates to develop personal fellowship applications hosted at the University of Bath.

We welcome applications from candidates with lived or living experience (either personal or within your family) of the areas covered within our research remit, including common mental health difficulties, substance use or neurodiversity. We will strive to make this an inclusive recruitment process. We plan to have online interviews.   

ISSUP Request for Tender (RFT): Learning Management System

Introduction

The International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for the supply, implementation, and support of a Learning Management System (LMS). The aim is to acquire a modern, scalable platform to deliver online training, track learner progress, and manage educational resources.

About ISSUP

The International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) is a global, not-for-profit organisation that supports the development of a professional substance use workforce. With over 48,000 members worldwide, ISSUP continues to grow as a vibrant global network of professionals. To strengthen training access and quality for this workforce worldwide, ISSUP is seeking to develop its own Learning Management System (LMS). This platform will provide structured, multilingual training and professional development opportunities for practitioners, trainers and organisations working to address substance use globally. ISSUP is currently partnering with a Moodle-based e-learning platform to offer the courses, but we are excited to take the next step by developing our own customised platform informed by the specifications below.

Tender Objectives

The purpose of this tender is to:

• Procure a user-friendly LMS suited for international learners
• Enhance the delivery of e-learning in its different formats
• Manage courses, users, assessments, and certifications
• Ensure secure, reliable, and scalable operations
• Provide ongoing support and maintenance

LMS requirements

The selected vendor will provide a fully functional Learning Management System (LMS) that meets the mandatory requirements outlined below. The system must be robust, scalable, secure, and suitable for global delivery of online and blended-learning programmes. All “Must Have” features are mandatory for this procurement, while “Optional” features are considered value-added enhancements.

The attached Technical Brief provides a full breakdown of all technical requirements.

Proposal Submission Requirements

Proposals must include:

1. Company Information

• Company profile
• Years in operation
• Relevant experience
• Key personnel

2. Technical Proposal

• Description of LMS solution
• Technical specifications
• Implementation plan & timeline
• Security and data protection measures
• System hosting details

3. Financial Proposal

• Pricing model
• Implementation costs
• Support/maintenance fees
• Any additional costs

Vendors must submit their own structured responses, as ISSUP does not provide templates.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Functionality and Features
• Implementation and maintenance cost
• Implementation Approach
• Vendor experience
• Support and SLA

How to Apply

• Submit electronic proposals to training [at] issup [dot] net with subject line: “ISSUP LMS Procurement Tender – [Vendor Name]”

Tender Process

• The tender is open from December 1st with submissions due by January 30th, 2026.
• Shortlisted vendors will be invited for demonstrations and follow-up meetings.

General Conditions

• ISSUP may request additional information or clarification.
• Costs for preparing proposals will not be reimbursed.
• The selected vendor will enter a formal contract with ISSUP.

Contact Information

For clarifications or questions, please contact: training [at] issup [dot] net

The Research Assistant Professor (RAP) will oversee and coordinate all aspects of active data collection projects under the direction of Dr. Timothy Nelson in the Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience (DCN) Lab and the Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior (CB3). This will entail supervising a team of project staff and students to ensure high-quality data collection and management on NIH-funded projects, as well as monitoring project compliance protocols and completing required reporting (e.g., IRB, NIH annual reporting). The RAP will contribute to dissemination activities, including preparing manuscripts and presentations using data from the lab. The RAP will also contribute to the preparation of external grant applications with Dr. Nelson and lab collaborators. Finally, the RAP will also have the opportunity to leverage lab resources to develop their own research program that is synergistic with Dr. Nelson's.

About Us:

The Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience (DCN) Lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a dynamic, interdisciplinary team of faculty, staff, and students conducting research broadly focused on the interplay between development and health. The lab’s work integrates developmental, neuroscience, health, and systems perspectives to better understand key health behaviors (e.g., diet, sleep, physical activity, substance use) and outcomes (e.g., obesity, psychopathology) during critical periods of development, with a particular emphasis on the role of regulation processes. Current research in the lab is funded by NIH (R01DK125651, 2R01DK116693) and involves a variety of data collection modalities including fMRI, bioimpedance, actigraphy, multiple 24-hour dietary recall, questionnaires, and environmental geocoding. The DCN Lab is affiliated with the Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior, a hub for interdisciplinary neuroscience research, which features a new 3 Tesla Cima.X MRI scanner.

Location: Remote (applicants must be based within UTC-6 to UTC+2 time zones)

Duration: 12-month contract (renewable, subject to funding and performance)

Hours: Full time OR Two part time positions (one person focussing upon the Faith-Based activities and one upon Youth Project Development)

Salary: $48,000 - $60,000 based upon experience, location and hours worked

Organisation: International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP)

Position Summary

The Faith and Youth Project Coordinator will support the delivery of ISSUP’s Faith and Youth Workplan 2025–26, advancing engagement with faith-based and youth partners across regions.

The postholder will be responsible for organising, events, communications, and partnerships that strengthen substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives among faith communities and young people. This includes organising webinars and training events, supporting National Chapters, producing learning materials, and building networks that foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Key Responsibilities:

1.     Faith-Based Initiatives

• Coordinate regional and global faith-based activities including:
  • Knowledge exchange sessions with Catholic and faith-based leaders.
  • Virtual meetings and online networks for traditional leaders in Africa in collaboration with the African Union.
  • Skills-building workshops with mosque-based leaders.
  • Training activities for clergy and community leaders to deter youth involvement in illicit or criminal activity.
• Produce and promote webinars, podcasts, and online content relevant to faith-based substance use prevention.
• Moderate online discussions and networks supporting faith-based engagement.

2.     Youth Engagement and Network Development

• Support the development of a vibrant ISSUP Youth Network engaging adolescents, students, and young professionals.
• Organise webinars, newsletters, and online content tailored to youth audiences.
• Facilitate and encourage youth involvement in ISSUP’s in-person and virtual events (e.g., conferences, webinars, and National Chapter activities).
• Collaborate with youth and early-career organisations to create shared activities and resources.
• Support youth representation in National Chapter structures and promote leadership opportunities.

3.     Partnerships and Collaboration

• Engage and coordinate with faith-based organisations, National Chapters, and youth networks to implement workplan activities.
• Liaise with international partners to strengthen collaboration.
• Support event planning and logistics in coordination with ISSUP’s Events and Communications teams.

4.     Communications and Knowledge Management

• Contribute to the creation of online learning materials, success stories, and case studies for the ISSUP website and Knowledge Share.
• Ensure activities and dissemination of outcomes are accurately documented via newsletters, webinars, and social media.

5.     Monitoring and Reporting

• Track activity progress and report against the Faith and Youth Workplan indicators and deliverables.
• Contribute to quarterly and annual reports for donors, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation, databases, and records of partnerships and events.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Theology, Youth Development, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in project coordination, preferably within an NGO or international organisation.
• Experience working with faith-based organisations and/or youth development programs.
• Experience in communicating and building positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong written communication skills including writing reports, newsletters or social media posts.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages (French, Spanish, or Arabic) are an advantage.
• Organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
• Commitment to ISSUP’s mission of promoting evidence-based approaches to the substance use field.
• Ability to work effectively across diverse faith and cultural contexts.
• Professional integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment [at] issup [dot] net (recruitment[at]issup[dot]net) by 15th December 2025. Please ensure the following points are covered in your letter:

• Experience of providing support to young people / early careers professionals OR working with faith-based organisations to fulfil their role within community initiatives.
• A brief outline of a workplan to engage young people / early careers in the substance use workforce, developing them as future leaders OR to engage faith-based organisations and their staff in delivery substance use prevention, treatment, recovery support or supply reduction initiatives.
• An explanation of why you would suit this position and working for ISSUP.

First interviews are taking place 21st and 27th January

If you have any questions regarding the role or the organisation, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

The ISSUP team work globally to build an open, friendly, accessible, supportive and motivating organisation for our members. Join the team to be part of this positive and rewarding environment!

The jobholder will work as a second national expert (SNE) under the supervision of the Head of the crime, markets and precursors (CMP) sector within the Policy, crime and markets (PCM) unit. The SNE will contribute to the development, further enhancement and promotion of the competences of the EUDA in drug markets, crime and security, particularly the practices of law enforcement. The post supports the EUDA's goal to contribute to a more secure Europe.

The successful applicant will be requested to perform the following main tasks and responsibilities:

• assist in the conceptualisation, development and implementation of the monitoring of drug markets and crime in Europe, particularly in the field of law enforcement;
• contribute to the development of high-quality data reporting tools and instruments;
• liaise with relevant operational, policy and information collection bodies at national, European and international levels and with relevant scientific EUDA staff;
• support the development of the EUDA Reference Group on drug markets and crime;
• analyse and report on European data on markets, crime and drug supply reduction;
• monitor and analyse the main developments in drug-supply reduction activities and policies in Europe with a particular focus on law enforcement bodies and organisations;
• carry out the administrative and organisational tasks necessary for the successful implementation of the above-mentioned activities and tasks (including the preparation of work plans, meetings, contracts and ad-hoc reporting tasks);
• represent the EUDA in relevant scientific and institutional meetings and training events;
• any other tasks assigned by the Head of sector or the Head of unit.

The jobholder may be required to contribute to other areas of work, according to the needs and priorities of the EUDA. To perform the duties of the post and ensure effective communication with the different actors and stakeholders involved, the main working language required for the job is English.

The Department of Neurosurgery invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant, Associate Professor or Full Professor. We seek outstanding scientists whose research centers on human cognition using invasive and/or non-invasive neuromodulation (e.g., DBS, SEEG/ECoG, TMS/tDCS, FUS) and electrophysiology (e.g., intracranial, EEG/MEG) or neuroimaging, with strong quantitative/computational approaches.

Focus Areas (cognitive, human neuromodulation, psychiatric and neurological neuromodulation)

We are especially interested in candidates whose work advances mechanistic understanding and treatment of cognitive dysfunction. Example domains include:

• Executive control (cognitive control, conflict monitoring, inhibitory control, task switching, working memory)
• Learning & decision-making (reinforcement learning, valuation, risk/loss aversion, habit/goal-directed control, credit assignment)
• Attention & arousal (vigilance, selective/sustained attention, cognitive fatigue, mind-wandering)
• Memory systems (episodic/semantic, encoding–retrieval dynamics, consolidation, sleep–memory interactions)
• Language & higher cognition (speech/language, social cognition, metacognition)
• Affective–cognitive interactions (motivation, apathy, reward sensitivity, affective bias)

Translational goals that align with campus strengths is welcome, e.g., Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders (DBS), epilepsy (SEEG/ECoG mapping), OCD/depression (DBS/TMS), Tourette/dystonia, TBI/stroke, MCI/Alzheimer’s, addiction, and anxiety/PTSD, with emphasis on cognitive endpoints, biomarkers, and closed-loop strategies.

Ideal candidates have an interest in investigating the neural mechanisms of cognitive, affective, or decision processes in humans through carefully designed behavioral tasks, rigorous signal processing, and computational modeling. We especially encourage applicants whose work complements and extend our strengths in neurosurgery, neurology, psychiatry, biomedical engineering, and imaging, and who will engage in collaborative team science across the Anschutz Medical Campus. Successful applicants are expected to lead a vigorous, externally funded research program and to participate in professional and graduate teaching.

The Department of Behavioral Sciences and Criminal Justice at Minot State University invites applications for a tenure-track in-person position in the Mental Health and Substance Use Counseling program, launching August 2026 pending HLC approval.

This is a 9-month appointment. Core duties include teaching both traditional face-to-face and online synchronous graduate core courses in the Mental Health and Substance Use Counseling master's program. Other responsibilities of core faculty within the department include academic advising, scholarly productivity, college service, collaboration, accreditation-related activities, promotion of the program and the college, and other duties as assigned by the program coordinator and department chair.  

The department values collegiality, student engagement, and inclusive excellence in teaching and mentorship. Candidates with demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and preparing counselors to serve diverse communities are especially encouraged to apply.