Postdoctoral Fellow - Cancer Prevention Training Program

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Tuition benefits

Educational opportunities

Job summary

UT MD Anderson in Houston is offering a full-time postdoctoral fellowship aimed at training researchers in cancer prevention. The fellowship provides a salary between $64,000 and $76,000 based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and tuition opportunities.

Eligible candidates should be pursuing or have a doctorate in public health or related fields, and will engage in mentored research, attend seminars, and present their findings at scientific meetings.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have or be pursuing a doctoral degree in relevant disciplines such as epidemiology or biostatistics.
• Strong quantitative methods background preferred.
• Experience in cross-disciplinary research is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Participate in mentored cancer prevention research.
• Attend seminars and present research findings.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Research methodology

Statistical analysis

Health promotion expertise

Scientific writing

Education

Doctoral degree in public/population sciences

Job description

The Cancer Prevention Research Training Program at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center prepares scientists and clinicians to achieve leadership roles as research investigators in the field of cancer prevention and control. The goals of this postdoctoral program are to expand the existing perspective of the fellow by moving them from their base of strength in a particular specialty and to equip them with additional knowledge and methods, appropriate to the proposed colorectal cancer prevention research. With a special focus on career development and interdisciplinary collaboration, we seek trainees in basic biomedical sciences, biostatistics and bioinformatics, systems biology, epidemiology, genetics, behavioral and social sciences, economics, and related population and public health disciplines.

This fellowship is funded by a donor endowment to MD Anderson Cancer Center by the Janice Davis Gordon Memorial Fellowship in Colorectal Cancer Prevention Research.

All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

Learning Objectives

Centered around mentored research in cancer prevention and control guided by experienced faculty mentors, multidisciplinary training will be accomplished through a robust training plan, founded on rigorous quantitative methods, a specialized cancer prevention educational curriculum, an individual development plan, and career development activities. Trainees will participate in mentored research; attend cancer prevention science seminars; present their research at scientific meetings; participate in professional development seminars; and publish in peer‑reviewed journals. Trainees are immersed in the type of cross‑disciplinary research environment characteristic of cancer prevention and control research, with the objective of launching the trainee in the role of principal investigator early in their career. The Cancer Prevention Research Training Program is committed to building a demographically and scientifically diverse research workforce.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants will have or be pursuing doctoral degrees in public and population sciences, including health promotion/health education, a behavioral or social science discipline, epidemiology, biostatistics, economics, health services research/health policy, communication, or other related areas of study.

Additional Application Information

Program Dates: February 1, 2027 - February 1, 2030.

The length of fellowship appointments is up to 3 years, renewed annually pending successful progress towards research and training goals.

Mentor matching process: Applicants can identify potential mentors using the links and instructions provided on the program web page. Selected finalists will be invited to interview prospective mentors for fellowship appointments.

See the full “Instructions for Applicants” pdf document at https://www.mdanderson.org/education-training/research-training/postdoctoral-training/postdoctoral-fellowships/janice-davis-gordon-memorial.html

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.

Off‑site 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