Postdoctoral Fellow, Cancer Prevention & Control (T32)

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time, NIH-funded T32 postdoctoral research fellowship in the Cancer Prevention and Control Training Program within Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. Immediate start is available.

Fellows receive structured mentorship and an individualized multidisciplinary training plan to develop independence in cancer prevention and control research.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline by the start of the fellowship.
• Demonstrated interest in cancer prevention and control research.
• Commitment to a collaborative research environment.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident status (per NIH T32 eligibility requirements).
• Prior research experience in cancer prevention, control, or related population sciences.
• Experience or interest in clinical trials, community-engaged research, or implementation science.
• Evidence of research productivity (e.g., abstracts, presentations, publications).
• Strong quantitative, analytical, or methodological skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an Individual Development Plan (IDP) with their mentor.
• Meet regularly with mentors and training committee members to assess progress.
• Complete required institutional and NIH compliance training.
• Formulate research questions and specific aims.
• Conduct independent and collaborative data analysis.
• Prepare and submit manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research at local and national scientific meetings.
• Participate in weekly T32 activities and monthly CPC program meetings.
• Attend relevant national scientific conferences.

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time, NIH-funded T32 postdoctoral research fellowship in the Cancer Prevention and Control Training Program within Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. Immediate start is available.

Fellows receive structured mentorship and an individualized multidisciplinary training plan to develop independence in cancer prevention and control research.