The Psychology Department is seeking a TF/TA for one section of PSY 1201 Your Brain on
Drugs: Psychopharmacology, taught by Dr. Scott Lukas. Please share with anyone who may be
interested.
Course Description: An introduction to how drugs affect mood, sensation, consciousness,
and other psychological and behavioral functions in both healthy and disease states.
Introduces concepts in neuroscience and pharmacology to understand how drugs are used to
treat drug abuse, psychiatric disorders and why individuals use recreational drugs. Covers
all CNS drugs, including antidepressants, antipsychotics, alcohol, and both licit and
illicit drugs of abuse. Debates controversial topics such as research with psychiatric
populations, diagnosing ADHD, teenage suicide, marijuana legalization, and needle exchange
programs.
Lectures are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30-2:45pm in Yenching Auditorium.
Preferred background in neuroscience, neurobiology, experimental psychology, and/or
clinical psychology. General TF/TA duties include attending lectures, leading a weekly
section, holding office hours, grading assignments and exams, attending teaching team
meetings, and related duties as outlined by the course instructor.
Interested candidates should reach out to Dr. Lukas directly at
slukas@mclean.harvard.edu<mailto:slukas@mclean.harvard.edu> and feel free to reach
out to me with any questions.
Thank you!
Allie
Allie Pagano
Graduate Program Manager
Department of Psychology | Harvard University
alexandra_pagano@harvard.edu<mailto:alexandra_pagano@harvard.edu> | 617-495-3810
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