Postdoctoral Fellow: Food-Is-Medicine Oncology Research

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

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a postdoctoral trainee to advance Food is Medicine and cancer survivorship research. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and evaluating food-based interventions with multidisciplinary teams.

You will conduct systematic and scoping reviews, apply implementation science methods, develop qualitative studies, and contribute to grants and manuscripts, with mentorship toward a faculty pathway.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in implementation science, public health, health services research, nutrition, or a related field.
• Training or demonstrated experience in implementation science methods and frameworks.
• Experience with clinical or community-based research operations, including qualitative research and systematic review.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ongoing studies, including preparing study materials, coordinating with clinical and community partners, and managing study data.
• Lead evidence synthesis activities to inform intervention development and identify research gaps.
• Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for peer‑reviewed journals and national conferences.
• Contribute to grant proposals and lead the development of an independent funding application, with mentorship on specific aims, study design, and budgets.
• Participate in mentorship meetings, research seminars, and career development activities to prepare for a faculty role

Skills

Implementation science

Qualitative research

Systematic reviews

Scientific writing

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a postdoctoral trainee to advance Food is Medicine and cancer survivorship research. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and evaluating food-based interventions with multidisciplinary teams.

You will conduct systematic and scoping reviews, apply implementation science methods, develop qualitative studies, and contribute to grants and manuscripts, with mentorship toward a faculty pathway.