République Française Inserm
Institut thématique Neurosciences, sciences cognitives, neurologie, psychiatrie

[Chaire Inserm 2024] Strategy for reducing the risks associated with chronic opioid use

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  • Type d'offre : CDD
  • Ville : Paris
  • Statut : Available
Date d'arrivée à l'ITMO : Jeudi 30 Novembre 2023

[Chaire Inserm 2024] Strategy for reducing the risks associated with chronic opioid use

KEY WORDS

pharmacology, behavior, addiction

CITY

Paris

COUNTRY

France

DETAILS OF THE OFFER

Working place:  Inserm U1124 - Toxicité Environnementale, Cibles Thérapeutiques, Signalisation Cellulaire et Biomarqueurs (T3S)

Missions:

Addictions are a public health concern, and preventing them is a priority. The development of addictive behavior can have multiple origins, including the misuse and abuse of prescribed medications, exemplified by the opioid crisis in the USA, which began with an increase in prescription opioids. By 2023, over 100,000 opioid overdose deaths are expected in the USA. Risks also exist in France and Europe, with opioid prescriptions steadily increasing in recent years. Due to its national scope and its position at the research-health interface, Inserm is stepping up its involvement in various fields, including psychiatry and mental illness. Among the pathologies requiring particular attention are addictions. In particular, Inserm is keen to address the current epidemy related to opioid pharmaceuticals, whose usage is currently devastating in terms of public health in the USA and most likely elsewhere. A better understanding of these disorders is essential to accelerate prevention policies and prevent situations that bypass public health policies. Such preventive measures may limit the spread of the epidemy in Europe and in France.

The teaching project will be integrated into the neuroscience and neurotoxicology teaching offered at bachelor's and master's level. Within the Science Department of the Université de Paris Cité, there is in particular a master's program in neuroscience in which a significant part of the teaching can be delivered. We also have a master in Toxicology and teaching on the opioid epidemy and its toxic mechanisms would be of great benefit to our students. There is also a need to at least some introductory teaching on these issues at the bachelor level. Furthermore, larger scale teaching to inform citizens will be undertaken for example through public conferences or open online citizen teaching as developed in our university.

 

Qualifications:

Education Level : Phd

Researcher Profile : R3/R4 R3

Established researcher A stage in a researcher’s career describing those who have developed a level of independence and can described as an established researcher

R4 Leading Research A stage in a researcher’s career where they can be termed a ‘leading researcher’. This would include the team leader of a research group or head of an industry R&D laboratory.

Your application will be evaluated according to the following criteria :

  • Relevance and originality of the project related to the research field
  • International exposure in research projects
  • Your ability to raise funds
  • Participation in editorial and reviewing activities
  • Your teaching experience
  • Your ability to lead a team…

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TYPE OF JOB

Post-doc position

TYPE OF CONTRACT

CDD (Temporary / 5 years)

REMUNERATION

3 500¤ - 5 000¤ according to research experience / Full Time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

first quarter 2024
Contact

Applications can be submitted online at EVA.

Please complete the scientific file in English. It is imperative to contact the laboratory corresponding to the Chair you have applied for in order to build the project with them.

Position also open to 'Bénéficiaires de l'Obligation d'Emploi' (disabled persons), as defined in article 27 of law no. 84-16 of January 11, 1984 on statutory provisions for the civil service.