Postdoctoral Fellow - Behavioral Science

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Tuition benefits

Educational opportunities

Individual and team recognition

Job summary

A leading cancer research institution in Houston is seeking a postdoctoral fellow for a research position focused on behavioral intervention trials in cancer control. Candidates with a doctorate in behavioral science or a related field are highly encouraged to apply. The role offers a salary range of $64,000 to $76,000 based on experience and includes excellent benefits. Responsibilities include supporting research design, conducting trials, and publishing findings in relevant areas. Offsite work arrangements may be available upon approval.

Qualifications

• Experience with behavioral intervention research is preferred but not required.
• Publications in relevant fields are important.
• Evidence of strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, implementation, analysis, and publication of studies.
• Evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of behavioral interventions.
• Conduct trials focusing on various intervention delivery approaches.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Statistical skills

Behavioral intervention research experience

Education

Doctorate in psychology, behavioral science, public health, kinesiology, nursing or a related field

Job description

We are accepting applications for a postdoctoral research fellowship to join the Family-Focused Supportive Care Research Team in Department of Behavioral Science at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. This postdoctoral fellowship will provide individuals with the opportunity to contribute to the design, implementation, analysis, and publication of studies focusing on behavioral intervention trials in the cancer control setting. Under the mentorship of Dr. Kathrin Milbury, Professor in the Department of Behavioral Science, this fellowship will focus on quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of various types of behavioral interventions including physical activity, mindfulness-based and psychosocial interventions targeting outcomes both patients and their family caregivers. Additional emphasis will be placed on comparing different delivery approaches (e.g., individual, dyadic, group-based, mobile-app, telemedicine, hospital-based) as well as adapt existing interventions for cultural sensitivity to reach diverse and underserved populations. All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

Learning Objectives

Within the context of the mission and objectives of the department of behavioral science, postdoctoral trainees will be exposed to a wide array of translational research in cancer prevention and control including smoking cessation, genetic counseling and testing for hereditary cancer susceptibility, psychosocial oncology, physical activity, neuroscience, psychophysiology, and underserved and minority populations. Rigorous training in qualitative methods is also available if desired. This postdoctoral fellowship provides an exceptional opportunity to develop research experience and publications in cancer prevention and control including NIH funded randomized controlled trials. With the goal of transition to faculty position, the postdoc will receive hands on training in the following areas: behavioral intervention trials, regulatory procedures, database development, data analysis, manuscript writing, and grant application development.

Eligibility Requirements

Qualified candidates should have a doctorate in psychology, behavioral science, public health, kinesiology, nursing or a related field. Experience with behavioral intervention research is preferred but not required. Publications and strong statistical skills are important. All candidates must have evidence of strong writing skills.

Position Information

MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000 depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html