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T32 Fellow, OPTICS Training Program in Population
Science
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Company Overview
At
Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we’re not only
changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the
world thinks about it. By working together and pushing
forward with innovation and discovery, we’re driving
excellence and improving outcomes. We’re treating
cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make
a difference every day.
In
compliance with applicable New York and New Jersey
State regulatory authorities, COVID-19 vaccination (2
doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or one
dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine) is mandatory
for all MSK employees, contingent workers, and
volunteers. Exceptions are permitted for those
employees who request and receive an approved medical
or fully remote exemption.
Job Description
Funded by a National Cancer Institute research
training grant (1T32CA275764-01A1), the Oncology-focused Postdoctoral Training In Care
Delivery and Symptom Science
(OPTICS) Training Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering
Cancer Center (MSK) will mentor and train physicians
and scientists with PhD/ScDs in social or quantitative
sciences to conduct research focused on innovative
cancer care delivery.
The cornerstone of the OPTICS program will be a
two-year mentored research experience in which
trainees will conduct research aligned with one or
more of four thematic areas:
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Data Science |
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Risk Mitigation |
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Symptom Science |
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Care Delivery |
The OPTICS program aims to train physicians and
researchers in quantitative or social sciences in
innovative cancer care delivery research that bridges
the gap between the outcomes that could be achieved
based on existing knowledge and the outcomes that are
actually achieved in cancer care. To gain foundational
knowledge in the themes mentioned above, trainees
will:
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Acquire expertise in essential research methods. |
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Complete an original research study aligned with
one or more of these themes, with close mentorship
from program faculty. |
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Develop the core professional skills necessary to
launch an impactful career in cancer-focused
population science. |
Requirements Include:
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You must be a researcher with a MD/DO or PhD/ScD |
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United States citizen or permanent resident (green
card holder) |
For more information and details on how to apply,
please visit
www.mskcc.org/optics.
Salary Range:
$55,439 – 100,940
Closing
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative
action employer committed to diversity and inclusion
in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All
qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will
receive consideration without regard to race, color,
gender, gender identity or expression, sexual
orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed,
disability, veteran status or any other factor which
cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment
decision.
Federal law requires employers to provide
reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with
disabilities. Please tell us if you require a
reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to
perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation
include making a change to the application process or
work procedures, providing documents in an alternate
format, using a sign language interpreter, or using
specialized equipment.
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