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POSITION TITLE:
Postdoctoral Fellowships in Cancer
Prevention and Control
EMPLOYER: Washington University
School of Medicine
LOCATION (City, State): St. Louis,
Missouri
WEBSITE:
http://publichealthsciences.wustl.edu/Education/Postdoctoral-Training
Washington University School
of Medicine and the Siteman Cancer Center, a National Cancer
Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, are seeking
applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships in Cancer Prevention
and Control. We are particularly interested in candidates with
an interest in health behavior and health disparities
research, community-based research, cancer communication,
epidemiology or decision sciences. However, all
applications will be considered.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis, but
consideration of the 2018-2019 cohort officially begins
February 2, 2018.
Eligibility:
PhD, DrPH, MD, or other doctoral
degree in a public health related discipline, or a doctoral
degree in another discipline with interest in transitioning to
public health research. Applicants are limited to United
States citizens, non-citizen nationals, or must be lawfully
admitted for permanent residence and possess an Alien
Registration Receipt Card.
Benefits:
-Diverse faculty and
transdisciplinary environment
-Trainees linked with a mentoring
team
-Support for further training and
professional development
-Competitive salary and benefits
-Two years of support, possible
third year
-Funding is possible through a T32
grant from the NCI
A strong mentoring and career development
program is in place in the Division
of Public Health Sciences with a track record of successfully
placing trainees. The Division of Public Health Sciences
conducts world-leading research, education and outreach to
prevent cancer and other diseases, promote population health,
and improve quality and access to health care in Missouri and
beyond. The division is led by Graham Colditz, MD, DrPH, an
internationally recognized leader in cancer prevention. Our
vibrant group of multi-disciplinary faculty conducts research
on a wide range of health issues, and there are opportunities
to collaborate with clinical, basic science, statistical, and
other faculty across the academic campuses of Washington
University. Siteman Cancer Center is a NCI-designated
comprehensive cancer center with a strong Prevention & Control
Program.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with
experience. Support for tuition, books, software, and
conference travel is available. Washington University offers
excellent benefits.
To apply or for more
information:
To apply, go to
http://publichealthsciences.wustl.edu/en/Education/Postdoctoral-Training
Or, send CV, cover letter, and
list of reference to:
Graham A. Colditz, MD, DrPH;
colditzg@wustl.edu
Niess-Gain Professor
Chief, Division of Public Health
Sciences,
Department of Surgery, Washington
University School of Medicine
Inquiries can be directed to
Dr. Aimee James (Training Director) at
aimeejames@wustl.edu.
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