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Tempe Campus
OPEN DATE
Jun 17, 2026
DESCRIPTION
Arizona State University is recruiting two NIH-funded postdoctoral fellows for advanced research training in substance use prevention and implementation science.
Train within the REACH Institute, one of the nation’s longest-standing prevention science institutions. The program prepares the next generation of substance use prevention scientists to translate evidence-based interventions into sustainable real-world systems. Take the next step in your training to develop skills to address the research-practice gap in substance use prevention through postdoctoral training with a focus on prevention science, addiction, implementation science, digital health, and quantitative methods. Past trainees have gone onto careers at prestigious institutions both in academia and industry.
The anticipated start date is between 7/17/2026 and 6/15/2027. The position(s) are full-time, fiscal-year (12-month), benefits-eligible appointment with no tenure implications. For more information regarding benefits, visit
- https://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps/html5/section_11/11.3.8_allowable_and_unallowable_costs.htm
- https://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps/html5/section_11/11.3.16_other_terms_and_conditions.htm.
The program is individually tailored to meet the needs and interests of individual fellows. Trainees select multiple mentors from a large and multidisciplinary faculty whose work informs the implementation of preventive interventions with children, youth, adults, families, and communities in settings such as schools, healthcare, community behavioral health, and family courts, as well as eHealth interventions. Emphases include implementation science for the adoption and sustainability of preventive interventions in regular service delivery settings, interventions to reduce health disparities in vulnerable populations, and advanced quantitative research methods in prevention science. In addition, trainees have the ability to work with research-practice partnerships, including practitioners and policymakers, actively addressing individual and societal problems related to substance use and addiction.
- 12-month, full-time, in-person research training experiences.
- 2 years of NIH NRSA stipend support, with possible 3rd year extension
- Individually tailored training plans
- Research apprenticeships
- Professional development seminar and coursework
- Additional details can be found at: https://psychology.clas.asu.edu/research/t32
Arizona State University is located in the Phoenix metropolitan area. For further information about our program and academic units, visit:
- T32 Training Program
- REACH Institute
- Department of Psychology
- College of Health Solutions
- T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics
ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of Arizona State University, committed to improving communities on a local, national and global scale. We support the professional development and growth of our faculty and staff in their cutting-edge research to advance these aims. Within The College, our faculty engage with a large curious student body, guiding them as they grow into socially aware, critical thinkers and writers able to succeed in a wide range of careers and to address the challenges of the twenty-first century. Advancing the success of our students remains our top priority. To learn more about The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please visit https://thecollege.asu.edu.
ABOUT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university. As articulated in the ASU Charter, ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.
QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Participate in mentored research teams to conduct research related to substance use prevention
- Disseminate research through peer reviewed publications and conference presentations
- Receive training in grant preparation and engage in grant submissions
- Attend weekly training seminar
- Attend graduate level science related to addiction and implementation science
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD in a field relevant to substance use prevention and/or implementation science within the last 5 years or anticipated before the appointment start date
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident (per NIH T32 eligibility requirements)
- Evidence of research activity (for example, publications, presentations)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Research interests relevant to substance use prevention and implementation science
- Clear commitment to a research career
- Capacity for research productivity
- Good match of research interests with some T32 core faculty
- Potential for successful collaboration
- Strong communication skills
- Strong research skills
- Strong methodological skills
- Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The application deadline is July 16, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following application materials:
- curriculum vita
- statement of research and training goals
- names and contact information for at least three professional references. References will be contacted.
Inquiries concerning the training program should be addressed to: Dr. Laurie Chassin at laurie.chassin@asu.edu. Be sure to include “T32 postdoctoral training program” in the subject line when sending emails.
APPLICATION PROCESS
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
A background check is required for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.
LOCATION
Tempe Campus
OPEN DATE
Jun 17, 2026
DESCRIPTION
Arizona State University is recruiting two NIH-funded postdoctoral fellows for advanced research training in substance use prevention and implementation science.
Train within the REACH Institute, one of the nation’s longest-standing prevention science institutions. The program prepares the next generation of substance use prevention scientists to translate evidence-based interventions into sustainable real-world systems. Take the next step in your training to develop skills to address the research-practice gap in substance use prevention through postdoctoral training with a focus on prevention science, addiction, implementation science, digital health, and quantitative methods. Past trainees have gone onto careers at prestigious institutions both in academia and industry.
The anticipated start date is between 7/17/2026 and 6/15/2027. The position(s) are full-time, fiscal-year (12-month), benefits-eligible appointment with no tenure implications. For more information regarding benefits, visit
- https://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps/html5/section_11/11.3.8_allowable_and_unallowable_costs.htm
- https://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps/html5/section_11/11.3.16_other_terms_and_conditions.htm.
The program is individually tailored to meet the needs and interests of individual fellows. Trainees select multiple mentors from a large and multidisciplinary faculty whose work informs the implementation of preventive interventions with children, youth, adults, families, and communities in settings such as schools, healthcare, community behavioral health, and family courts, as well as eHealth interventions. Emphases include implementation science for the adoption and sustainability of preventive interventions in regular service delivery settings, interventions to reduce health disparities in vulnerable populations, and advanced quantitative research methods in prevention science. In addition, trainees have the ability to work with research-practice partnerships, including practitioners and policymakers, actively addressing individual and societal problems related to substance use and addiction.
- 12-month, full-time, in-person research training experiences.
- 2 years of NIH NRSA stipend support, with possible 3rd year extension
- Individually tailored training plans
- Research apprenticeships
- Professional development seminar and coursework
- Additional details can be found at: https://psychology.clas.asu.edu/research/t32
Arizona State University is located in the Phoenix metropolitan area. For further information about our program and academic units, visit:
- T32 Training Program
- REACH Institute
- Department of Psychology
- College of Health Solutions
- T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics
ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of Arizona State University, committed to improving communities on a local, national and global scale. We support the professional development and growth of our faculty and staff in their cutting-edge research to advance these aims. Within The College, our faculty engage with a large curious student body, guiding them as they grow into socially aware, critical thinkers and writers able to succeed in a wide range of careers and to address the challenges of the twenty-first century. Advancing the success of our students remains our top priority. To learn more about The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please visit https://thecollege.asu.edu.
ABOUT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university. As articulated in the ASU Charter, ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.
QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Participate in mentored research teams to conduct research related to substance use prevention
- Disseminate research through peer reviewed publications and conference presentations
- Receive training in grant preparation and engage in grant submissions
- Attend weekly training seminar
- Attend graduate level science related to addiction and implementation science
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD in a field relevant to substance use prevention and/or implementation science within the last 5 years or anticipated before the appointment start date
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident (per NIH T32 eligibility requirements)
- Evidence of research activity (for example, publications, presentations)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Research interests relevant to substance use prevention and implementation science
- Clear commitment to a research career
- Capacity for research productivity
- Good match of research interests with some T32 core faculty
- Potential for successful collaboration
- Strong communication skills
- Strong research skills
- Strong methodological skills
- Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The application deadline is July 16, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following application materials:
- curriculum vita
- statement of research and training goals
- names and contact information for at least three professional references. References will be contacted.
Inquiries concerning the training program should be addressed to: Dr. Laurie Chassin at laurie.chassin@asu.edu. Be sure to include “T32 postdoctoral training program” in the subject line when sending emails.
APPLICATION PROCESS
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
A background check is required for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Verify your degree meets Research Scholar criteria
The Research Scholar category requires a postdoctoral-level appointment, so confirm your doctoral degree is conferred before the program start date. A pending dissertation can disqualify your application even if your host institution has approved the position.
Identify host institutions with active designated sponsors
Universities hosting postdocs often work with a specific designated sponsor, such as IIE or their own institutional program. Ask the hiring department which sponsor organization will issue your DS-2019 before accepting a position.
Search J-1-friendly postdoc roles on Migrate Mate
Filter Migrate Mate for Postdoctoral Research Fellow roles at institutions with J-1 Research Scholar sponsorship history. This narrows your search to employers who already understand the DS-2019 process and compliant research appointment requirements.
Check whether your field triggers the two-year rule
Research Scholars funded by a government or international organization, or from countries on the Skills List, are subject to a two-year home residency requirement under INA section 212(e). Confirm your funding source and nationality before committing to a multi-year research plan.
Submit your research plan before the DS-2019 is issued
Your designated sponsor must approve a detailed training or research plan describing your project scope, methodology, and objectives. Vague proposals delay DS-2019 issuance, so coordinate with your host institution's international office to draft a compliant plan early.
Align your program dates with SEVIS registration deadlines
Your J-1 program start date in SEVIS must fall within 30 days of your DS-2019 start date. Arriving late or deferring your start without notifying your responsible officer can trigger a status violation that affects future U.S. visa eligibility.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Postdoctoral Research Fellows?
Postdoctoral Research Fellows are placed under the J-1 Research Scholar category, which covers individuals conducting research at accredited universities, research institutions, or federal labs. This is distinct from the Short-Term Scholar category, which applies to visits under six months, and from the Intern or Trainee categories, which apply to pre- or early-career participants without a doctoral degree.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a postdoc position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring institution. The host university's international office typically partners with a designated sponsor, which could be the institution's own self-sponsored program or an external organization like IIE, to issue your DS-2019. Your employer is the host, not the legal sponsor, and cannot issue a DS-2019 on its own authority.
Can I switch host institutions while on a J-1 Research Scholar visa?
Transferring to a new host institution requires your responsible officer to amend your DS-2019 to reflect the new placement before you begin work there. If the new host uses a different designated sponsor, you'll need a program transfer in SEVIS. Starting work at a new institution before the amendment is processed constitutes an unauthorized activity violation, so coordinate with both international offices well in advance.
How do I find Postdoctoral Research Fellow positions that include J-1 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Postdoctoral Research Fellow roles by institutions that support J-1 Research Scholar sponsorship, so you can target positions where the host has an established DS-2019 process. Many postdoc openings list funding source and visa eligibility separately, making it easy to miss J-1-compatible roles without a purpose-built filter.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to all J-1 postdocs?
Not automatically. The two-year home residency requirement under INA section 212(e) applies if your research is funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency, or if your home country appears on the DOS Skills List for your field. Check the Exchange Visitor Skills List maintained by the State Department and confirm your funding source with your responsible officer before making long-term plans that depend on remaining in the U.S.