Post Doctoral Fellow
Virginia Commonwealth University
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Richmond, VA 23284
Role Code/Title
PD001 - Post-Doctoral

Position Number
PD001

Working Title
Post Doctoral Fellow

Department
Health Behavior And Policy

Organizational Overview
At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

Recruitment Pool
All Applicants

Anticipated Hiring Range
NIH stipend levels

Campus
MCV Campus

Position Type
Post Doc

Hours/Week

Normal work days

Normal work hours

Job Category
Research

Does this position provide patient or clinical services to the VCU Health System?
No

Does this position require a pre-placement medical assessment?
No

Is any portion of this position grant-funded?
Yes - Continuation of this position depends on funding of the grant.

Sensitive Position
No

Resource Critical
Yes

Description of the Job
The NCI-designated Massey Cancer Center and the department of Health Behavior and Policy are seeking candidates for a postdoctoral training program in cancer prevention and control research.

This 2 year individually-tailored training program offers salary and seed money while preparing fellows for a career in cancer prevention and control.

Areas of research interest as they relate to cancer include (but are not limited to):
Cancer communication sciences
Cancer healthcare economics
Cancer survivorship
Cancer health disparities
Community-engaged research
Health behavior research
Tobacco control

Required Qualifications
Candidate should have a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree by the start of the fellowship and a commitment to a career as a cancer prevention and control researcher. In addition, candidate should have demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a postdoc at VCU. MUST have a green card or US citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Open Date
06/12/2018

Remove from posting on or before

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit the following in support of your application:
A recent Curriculum Vitae including previous research experience, both didactic and practical.
A personal statement describing the reason for seeking research training, specific research interests, and how the fellowship will contribute to future career plans.
At least two letters of recommendation, including one from the training director or doctoral committee chairperson/advisor.