Integrated Program in Cancer and Data Science (ICADS) Applied Post Doc

Moffitt Cancer Center; United States; On-site; USD 73,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center’s ICADS Fellowship invites you to advance cancer research at a premier National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Join a multidisciplinary training program designed to develop the next generation of leaders in cancer data science and translational research.

As a postdoctoral fellow, you will conduct innovative cancer-focused studies, collaborate across biology, clinical research, and data science, and develop scientific writing and grant proposals

Qualifications

• PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Experience with R and/or programming languages such as Python or Perl in Unix/Linux environments.
• Knowledge of biology or genetics is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative cancer-focused research within a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate across cancer biology, clinical research, and data science disciplines.
• Develop scientific writing and presentation skills through manuscripts, grant proposals, seminars, and national conference presentations.
• Participate in structured coursework and professional development activities designed to prepare you for a successful independent research career.
• Receive mentorship from nationally recognized investigators and participate in a collaborative training environment supported by NCI training grants.

Skills

Quantitative skills

R / Python / Perl

Biology/genetics knowledge

Education

PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

R

Python

Perl

Job description

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Are you passionate about advancing cancer research through innovation, collaboration, and discovery? The NCI-funded Integrated Program in Cancer and Data Science (ICADS) at Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral fellows to join a unique interdisciplinary training program designed to develop the next generation of leaders in cancer research and data science.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Experience with R and/or programming languages such as Python or Perl in Unix/Linux environments.
• Knowledge of biology or genetics is preferred but not required.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct innovative cancer-focused research within a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate across cancer biology, clinical research, and data science disciplines.
• Develop scientific writing and presentation skills through manuscripts, grant proposals, seminars, and national conference presentations.
• Participate in structured coursework and professional development activities designed to prepare you for a successful independent research career.
• Receive mentorship from nationally recognized investigators and participate in a collaborative training environment supported by NCI training grants.

Why Join the ICADS Fellowship at Moffitt?

Interdisciplinary Team Science – Work alongside leading cancer biologists, clinicians, biostatisticians, bioinformaticians, and computational scientists to solve complex cancer challenges.

Exceptional Mentorship & Career Development – Receive personalized mentorship, structured training, and support to pursue independent funding opportunities and future faculty or industry careers.

Research at a Comprehensive Cancer Center – Moffitt integrates world-class patient care with innovative basic, translational, and clinical research, creating unique opportunities to make a direct impact on cancer outcomes.

Postdoctoral fellows at Moffitt have access to internal funding and career development programs, including research awards, pilot funding opportunities, and the competitive Research Instructor program, which supports the transition to research independence through protected time, mentorship, and faculty development resources.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, with Moffitt covering the premium effective your very first day.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Retirement.
• Parental leave.
• Much more.
• Relocation assistance as per our policy.

Salary Range $72,639.00 - $101,694.60. Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

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