Research Associate

Heluna Health invites applications for the position of Research Associate in the Center on Substance Use and Health (CSUH) of Population Health Division of the San Francisco Department of Public Health. 

This is a temporary, grant-funded, full-time, benefitted position with non-standard work hours (may require work during evening hours). This position may include weekend/holiday hours or shifts to provide for coverage of essential duties. This time would be included as part of the regular work schedule and would be planned in coordination with the Program Manager. Work will be performed primarily in office, clinical, and community settings.

The research associate will primarily work on one or both of the following studies:

1. Naltrexone for Overdose Prevention – A randomized controlled trial of naltrexone as an overdose prevention strategy for people who use stimulants and are at risk or living with HIV. Participants will be randomized to receive monthly injections of long-acting injectable naltrexone (an opioid antagonist) or usual care over six months of follow-up.
2. Ketamine-assisted Therapy for Methamphetamine Use Disorder – A pilot trial of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for methamphetamine use disorder and HIV risk reduction. Participants will receive ketamine and manualized psychotherapy over 5 weeks.