MD Anderson Cancer Center · 1 month ago
Applied Decision Science in Cancer
Houston, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern/New Grad
$64K/yr - $76K/yr
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Responsibilities
Participating in research project meetings and Decision Support Lab meetings.
Collecting and analyzing survey and qualitative data (as needed).
Preparation of scientific manuscript and presentations for scientific meetings.
In coordination with Dr. Volk and/or Dr. Lowenstein, lead the research team in writing manuscripts, disseminating findings at scientific meetings, and preparing grant applications.
Qualification
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Required
Expertise in quantitative data analysis is required using STATA, SAS, R, or SPSS.
Strong writing and verbal communication skills are required as demonstrated by publications in decision science/patient-centered outcomes/health communication/health services research.
Qualified candidates should have a Doctorate Degree in health services research, public health, psychology, epidemiology, biostatistics, engineering, informatics, human factors, or a related field.
Preferred
Experience in secondary prevention of cancer, health services, or decision-making research is strongly preferred.
Experience in intervention development and testing using surveys and qualitative methodology (e.g., focus groups, semi-structured interviews).
Familiarity with user centered design for intervention development and/or implementation science principles.
Expertise in qualitative methodology and/or mixed methods is desired but not required.
Benefits
Paid medical benefits (zero premium) starting on the first day for trainees who work 30 or more hours per week
Group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage
Paid education, vacation, and sick leave
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
Employer-paid life, AD&D, and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
Fertility benefits
State of Texas longevity pay
Extensive wellness, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups
Company
MD Anderson Cancer Center
MD Anderson Cancer Center's mission is to eliminate cancer
Founded in 1994
10,001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16.2MKey Investors
Break Through CancerGastro-Intestinal Research Foundation
2023-05-16Grant· $2.7M
2023-01-24Grant· $3.5M
2022-04-19Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
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