Postdoctoral Fellow - Cancer Prevention Training Program

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 program expands the fellow’s perspective by moving them beyond their base of strength in a particular specialty and equips them with additional knowledge and methods appropriate to colorectal cancer prevention research. With a special focus on career development and interdisciplinary collaboration, trainees are sought in basic biomedical sciences, biostatistics and bioinformatics, systems biology, epidemiology, genetics, behavioral and social sciences, economics, and related population and public health disciplines. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Centered around mentored research in cancer prevention and control guided by experienced faculty mentors, multidisciplinary training is 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 participate in mentored research; attend cancer prevention science seminars; present their research at scientific meetings; engage in professional development seminars; and publish in peer‑reviewed journals. They are immersed in a cross‑disciplinary environment characteristic of cancer prevention and control research, with the objective of launching them as principal investigators early in their careers. The 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 three years, renewed annually pending successful progress toward research and training goals. 2. 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. 3. Additional Application Information See the full "Instructions for Applicants" PDF document at 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. Offsite 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr