Post-doctoral positions in Cancer Population Science at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center

Job Board Title:
Post-doctoral positions in Cancer Population Science at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center

Post Date
10/1/2024

Expiration Date
10/31/2024

Details:
The Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center (GLCCC) is seeking outstanding candidates for a NCI -funded T32 postdoctoral training program in Cancer Population Science (CPaS). We are currently recruiting for Fall 2024 as well as 2025.

The program focuses on preparing trainees for independent cancer research careers with a focus on clinical and community translational research. Training faculty have a wide breadth of domain-specific expertise with NIH-funded research programs in behavioral science, health disparities, cancer and aging, molecular epidemiology/biomarkers, health services/health policy, and survivorship in cancer populations. This includes research in tobacco control, cancer screening, cancer genetics, cancer energetics, global health, molecular tumor phenotypes, environment and cancer, supportive care interventions, and psychooncology. The program offers 2-3 years of funding, competitive salary and benefits, as well as funds for travel and research support.

GLCCC is the only National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the nation’s capital. Fellows participate in all phases of research, from study design through manuscript preparation and participation in a formal didactic program. There also are opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary grant writing, the development of new projects, and to mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Additional opportunities for clinical training and supervision in psychooncology are available.


Program details and application can be found at: https://lombardi.georgetown.edu/education/cpas-program/

Direct additional questions to cpcpostdoctraining@georgetown.edu

Qualifications:
Applicants should have a PhD, MD, ScD, or DrPH in psychology, epidemiology, health services, or other related field with the goal of training in cancer-focused research. Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents only. Previous experience ​conducting cancer related research is ​desirable but not required. First-year trainee salary is $70,000.

Employer:
Georgetown University
Contact:
Suzanne O'Neill

Email:
cpcpostdoctraining@georgetown.edu

Website:
https://lombardi.georgetown.edu/education/cpas-program/

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