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NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Addiction Research

National Institutes of Health and Careers
Bethesda, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026

The Section on Clinical Genomics and Experimental Therapeutics (CGET) (Chief: Falk W. Lohoff, MD) at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), one of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is recruiting for post-doctoral fellows (MD and/or PhD) to conduct clinical research in the Clinical Research Center on the main NIH campus in Bethesda, MD.

About the position

The section uses translational research strategies to investigate novel targets for the development and treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), addiction and related phenotypes. Specifically, we carry out human pharmacological clinical trials in AUD populations, including GLP1/GIP agonists.


What you'll need to apply

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a current C.V. and bibliography, a brief statement of research accomplishments and interests, along with 3 reference contacts. Applications can be submitted electronically or by mail to:

Falk W. Lohoff, MD
Senior Investigator Chief,
Section on Clinical Genomics and Experimental Therapeutics (CGET)
falk.lohoff@nih.gov

Contact name

Falk Lohoff

Contact email

falk.lohoff@nih.gov

Qualifications

Candidates should have a strong background in clinical psychology/psychiatry, neurobiology, and neuroscience, as well as a history of solid prior publications. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. Candidates must be US Citizens or permanent residents and must have less than 5 years of post-doctoral training. Salary will be set commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

Disclaimer/Fine Print

U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply.

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