Careers and Training
The Neurobehavioral Research Laboratory and Clinic provides career development and training for students at all levels. Many of our former trainee's have gone on to successful post-secondary education programs and continue thier careers in human health research or healthcare.
The NRLC provides a fertile ground for career development because of the diversity of patient populations and research tools students are exposed to and because of our strong interest in mentorship. The following is a description of opportunities that are available.
Research Career Opportunities
The NRLC is a great place to start a research career. As a research assistant at the NRLC, you obtain hands on experience in conducting human psychophysiological experiments. Many of our research assistants use their time at the NRLC as a launching point for further education in biomedical fields. Some of our past research assistants have gone on to graduate school in Neuropsychology, Physician Assistant studies, and Medical School.
ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
The Division of Neurobehavioral Research, Department of Psychiatry, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, is seeking to expand its core faculty by recruiting an outstanding junior to mid-level investigator with a demonstrated ability to develop an independent research program that would complement existing research themes (e.g., development of child/adolescent psychopathology, behavioral assessment, or substance abuse). Ongoing studies reflect the expertise of our faculty; behavioral pharmacology (Dr. Donald Dougherty), psychiatry (Dr. Rene Olvera), psychophysiology (Dr. Charles Mathias), neuroimaging (Dr. Ashley Acheson), and molecular biology (Dr. Nathalie Hill-Kapturczak). Applicants must have completed a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree. Postdoctoral experience is expected and preference given to those with a track record of NIH funding. Competitive salary and recruitment packages are available. Submit curriculum vitae, a letter outlining interests and career goals, and representative publication reprints (pdf files) to: Dr. Donald M. Dougherty DoughertyD@uthscsa.edu, Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, MC 7793, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900. UTHSCSA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
Volunteer Positions
The NRLC is always looking for volunteers, we recently completed a participation in the Summer Research with NIDA program for underrepresented students (see page 11).
Summer Research with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) encourages students from groups underrepresented in the sciences to pursue careers in biomedical and behavioral research. Through the program, high school and undergraduate students from underrepresented groups are introduced to the exciting field of substance abuse and addiction research via research placements with some of our most distinguished scientists. Students work with leading investigators for 8-10 weeks during the summer. The experience may include formal courses, participation in meetings, data collection, data analysis, interviewing, laboratory experiments, manuscript preparation, library research, literary reviews, and much more. Summer Research with NIDA is now in its fourteenth year. Since the program’s inception in 1997, more than 700 students have gained valuable experience in substance abuse and addiction research, and more than 200 sites have participated.
For a listing of volunteer opportunities, please contact the NRLC.
Student Opportunities
The NRLC frequently has opportunities for high school and undergraduate students to grain experience in human psychological and biological research. In addition, graduate and medical students have opportunity to complete research rotations at the NRLC. Please contact the NRLC to learn more about training opportunities.