Postdoctoral Training in Behavioral Oncology Program - Postdoctoral Fellow

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

Benefits offered by this job

NIH childcare benefit

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Behavioral Oncology Program. This T32 training role emphasizes mentored research in cancer prevention, early detection, disparities, quality of life, and genomics. Trainees work with a mentoring team and have access to resources across a wide translational research portfolio.

The ideal candidate holds a terminal degree in a relevant field and is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree fields include social science, behavioral science, nursing, education, public health or medicine.
• U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in mentored research training and T32 program activities.
• Acquire a basic understanding of the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
• Acquire an understanding of major areas of study in behavioral oncology.
• Gain expertise in methodologies needed to conduct behavioral oncology research.
• Critically review and evaluate research in behavioral oncology.
• Acquire an understanding of fundamental issues regarding the responsible conduct of research.
• Formulate a novel research question in behavioral oncology and design a methodologically sound study and grant application to answer the question.
• Be knowledgeable about career opportunities and pathways in behavioral oncology research.

Education

Terminal degree in social science, behavioral science, nursing, education, public health or medicine

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.

Summary Postdoctoral Training in Behavioral Oncology Program – Postdoctoral Fellow Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute is proud to be Florida’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center located in Tampa. We strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer through team science and applying those insights for human benefits. Every Team Member of Moffitt focuses on our lasting commitment to our mission: To contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. T32 Program web page: www.moffitt.org/BehOncT32

Position Highlights

• Diverse faculty and transdisciplinary environment
• Trainees linked with a mentoring team
• Support for further training and professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits
• $3000 NIH annual childcare benefit

Moffitt integrates excellent patient care with cutting-edge clinical and basic research. Having a cancer hospital on-site provides unique opportunities for translational research. Outstanding mentorship from expert faculty with wide-ranging funded research programs. You will be encouraged and supported to apply for external grants. All postdoctoral trainees have access to numerous resources provided by Moffitt’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.

The Ideal Candidate

• Individuals highly motivated to pursue a career in behavioral oncology research, broadly defined.
• We are particularly interested in candidates with an interest in cancer prevention and early detection, sociocultural issues in cancer prevention and control, disparities in cancer care and outcomes, quality of life and symptom management in cancer survivors, energy balance, psychosocial and behavioral aspects of cancer genomics and genetics, nicotine dependence and tobacco control, and health system and provider aspects of cancer prevention and control.

Responsibilities

• Participate in mentored research training and T32 program activities
• Acquire a basic understanding of the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer
• Acquire an understanding of major areas of study in behavioral oncology
• Gain expertise in methodologies needed to conduct behavioral oncology research
• Critically review and evaluate research in behavioral oncology
• Acquire an understanding of fundamental issues regarding the responsible conduct of research
• Formulate a novel research question in behavioral oncology and design a methodologically sound study and grant application to answer the question
• Be knowledgeable about career opportunities and pathways in behavioral oncology research

Credentials and Qualifications

• Terminal degree (PhD, EdD, ScD, DPH, MD) in social science, behavioral science, nursing, education, public health or medicine
• Must be U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident

Salary Range

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.

Moffitt Postdocs are provided with Medical (Moffitt covers premium for team members) and eligible for Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Parental Leave and more. You may be eligible for relocation allowance per policy. Reasons to relocate, aside from the sunshine, beaches and year-round outdoor recreation associated with the Gulf Coast of Florida, Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city, which has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities for all, beautiful beaches, amazing cuisine and so much more. We strive for work/life balance.

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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