The Application Process

For consideration into the postdoctoral program, please send an application packet consisting of your curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and representative work. Two letters of reference should be sent directly from the recommenders to the address below. Research statement should include the following items: 1) history of research projects, 2) current interests, 3) what you would like to learn and accomplish during your postdoctoral traineeship at UCSF, and 4) a list of program faculty with whom you would like to work. Representative work can include dissertation chapters if no publications are available. Electronic submission of materials (except reference letters) is strongly encouraged. The application period is open until filled. 

All applicants must have completed the doctorate at the time of entry into the program and be a U.S. citizen or have Lawful Permanent Residency (Green Card) at the time of appointment.

Please direct information requests, application packets and letters of recommendation to:

James L. Sorensen, Ph.D.
c/o Ms. Barbara Paschke, M.Ed.    
UCSF Postdoctoral Program in Drug Abuse Treatment and Services Research
3180 18th Street, Suite 205
San Francisco, CA 941104
tel: (415) 502-7882
fax: (415) 502-5723
e-mail: barbara.paschke@ucsf.edu