MFJoe

Have I mentioned that I love psychology before? No…well, then…I started work today at the University of Pittsburgh in the Smoking Research Group…in the Psychology Department…and it kicks ass! I was getting used to being NDA’d working in the private sector (heh), so I’m not even sure what I can say about the research other than the principal is a heavy hitter in the fields of addiction and dependence named Saul Shiffman…He’s a little impressive and I haven’t even met him yet…like 56 page c.v. impressive…over 250 peer-reviewed articles impressive…yikes…He seems to dabble in the areas of Social Cognition, which is where the joe wants his phd…

…Working at Pitt seems nice. Academic payscale, but academic perks. Of course, I tell my folks and responsible (and not-so) friends about the benefits and 401K…but I’m loving the discount at the new balance store and the bus pass. Who knew getting a 9-5 would make me more ghetto? (Just kidding, pops…)