Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC · 2 months ago
Postdoctoral Fellow - Health Disparities Research
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$64K/yr - $76K/yrThe Komen Graduate Training Program at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Fellow in Health Disparities Research. The role involves participating in NIH-funded psychosocial interventions aimed at improving the well-being of cancer survivors and enhancing preventive health behaviors among underserved populations.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Planning, organizing, coordinating, and participating in scientific research projects
Work closely with Research Manager to manage personnel tasks
Work closely with Professor to determine specific goals or objectives to be obtained for each research project and evaluate research data, develop, and revise techniques or approaches to work problems
Develop and/or recommend program intervention, prevention, and/or control strategies
Provide expertise and services on behavioral research-related issues, data management, analysis, and interpretation
Provide experience-based recommendations and research direction as requested on other studies conducted by, or on the behalf of the Professor and Research Manager
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in psychology, public health, or other related behavioral/social sciences discipline; or is currently enrolled in a doctoral degree program and will have fulfilled all degree requirements prior to beginning the postdoctoral fellowship
Knowledge and experience with cancer research
Be able to function in a separate and independent manner in the design and initiation of research experiments
Strong data analysis skills
Excellent oral presentation and writing skills
Advanced training in research methodology and strong publication record
Strong work ethic and commitment to becoming an independent scientist
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Paid time off
Retirement
Tuition benefits
Educational opportunities
Individual and team recognition
Company
Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC
Through generous funding from Susan G.
11-50 employees
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