The Laboratory of Clinical and Translational Studies (LCTS) at the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is recruiting a physician to conduct research in the Section of Clinical Assessment and Treatment Evaluation (CATE). The Section conducts clinical research utilizing a 14 bed patient care unit located in the Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center. The primary goal of this Section is to develop new pharmacological interventions that will enhance the treatment of alcoholism. This work is driven by the most recent findings from animal and human studies as well as the availability of appropriate pharmacological agents. One of our recent studies, examining the effects of neurokinin-1 receptor antagonism, was published in Science.

CATE utilizes its strong collaborations with other NIAAA Sections to conduct state of the art clinical research. Dr. Daniel Hommer's Section provides support for neuro-imaging studies. Dr. Markus Heilig's Section provides basic science support for bench to bedside translational studies. Dr. Vijay Ramchandani's Section provides expertise to conduct pharmacokinetic alcohol challenge studies.

Physicians with a special interest in neuroscience and addictions are encouraged to apply. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. Salary will be set commensurate with experience and accomplishments. To apply, candidates must click on the button below, or submit a letter of application, along with a CV, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Ted George, M.D., by e-mail to tedg@mail.nih.gov or by mail to:

Section of Clinical and Translational Studies
Laboratory of Clinical and Translational Studies
NIAAA/NIH
10 Center Drive, MSC 1540
Bethesda, MD 20892-1540

Dr. George welcomes the opportunity to discuss the position with interested applicants.

Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.


The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.

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NIAAA provides leadership in the national effort to reduce alcohol-related problems by:

• Conducting and supporting research in a wide range of scientific areas including genetics, neuroscience, epidemiology, health risks and benefits of alcohol consumption, prevention, and treatment
• Coordinating and collaborating with other research institutes and Federal Programs on alcohol-related issues
• Collaborating with international, national, state, and local institutions, organizations, agencies, and programs engaged in alcohol-related work
• Translating and disseminating research findings to health care providers, researchers, policymakers, and the public