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MD Anderson Cancer Center · 1 month ago

Postdoctoral Fellow - Health Disparities Research

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$64K/yr - $76K/yr

MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution in cancer research, seeking a motivated candidate for a post-doctoral scholar position in the Department of Health Disparities Research. The role involves participating in NIH funded psychosocial interventions aimed at improving the well-being of cancer survivors and enhancing health behaviors among underserved populations.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Ph.D. in psychologyCancer researchData analysis skillsResearch methodology trainingPublication recordOral presentation skillsWriting skillsWork ethic

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

MD Anderson Cancer Center

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MD Anderson Cancer Center is a cancer treatment and research institution which gives treatment, and research of all types of cancer.

Founded in 1994

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.mdanderson.org/

H1B Sponsorship

MD Anderson Cancer Center has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$16.2M

Key Investors

Break Through CancerGastro-Intestinal Research Foundation

2023-05-16Grant· $2.7M

2023-01-24Grant· $3.5M

2022-04-19Grant· $10M

Leadership Team

David Tweardy

Professor

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