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Postdoctoral Training in Behavioral Oncology Program

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we come face-to-face with cancer every day, but we also see courage. And it inspires us to be the safest and best place for cancer care – to bring greater hope to every patient we serve. It’s why we’ve been continually named One of the Top Places to Work in the Tampa Bay Area. 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. Moffitt is the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast and has been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999. Because working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join a dedicated, diverse and inclusive team of over 7,000 to be a part of the Courageous future we envision.
Summary
Postdoctoral Training in Behavioral Oncology Program
 
The H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, invites applications to its post-doctoral training program in behavioral oncology. This NCI-supported T32 interdisciplinary training program is designed to prepare fellows for careers as independent investigators engaged in research on behavioral aspects of cancer prevention, detection and control. The program combines a specialized curriculum (formal didactic training and one-on-one interactions with experienced mentors) with research experience (participation in funded studies under the guidance of an experienced investigator).
 
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.
MENTORING
A strong mentoring and career development program is in place in the Division of Population Science. Training faculty include: Thomas Brandon, Ph.D., Tiffany Carson, Ph.D., Martine Extermann, M.D., Ph.D., Anna Giuliano, Ph.D., Brian Gonzalez, PhD., Clement Gwede, Ph.D., R.N., Heather Jim, Ph.D., Peter Kanetsky, Ph.D., Cecile Lengacher, R.N., Ph.D., Cathy Meade, Ph.D., R.N., Vani Simmons, Ph.D., Marilyn Stern, PhD., Shelley Tworoger, Ph.D., Susan Vadaparampil, Ph.D., Damon Vidrine, Dr.P.H., Jennifer Irvin Vidrine, Ph.D., and Christine Vinci, Ph.D. 
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must have a terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., Sc.D., D.P.H. or M.D.) in a social science, a behavioral science, nursing, education, public health or medicine and be committed to a career in behavioral oncology research. Stipends and benefits are highly competitive. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Fellowships are for 2 years. Support for tuition, books, software and conference travel is available. 
BENEFITS
  • Diverse faculty and transdisciplinary environment
  • Trainees linked with a mentoring team
  • Support for further training and professional development
  • Competitive salary
  • Moffitt Postdocs are provided free employee-only Medical and eligible for Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Parental Leave and more.
TO APPLY
Please visit the following website for application instructions:
 
You may send application inquiries and curriculum vitae to:
Bianca Augusto
Moffitt Cancer Center
12902 USF Magnolia Drive
MRC-COEE
Tampa, FL 33612-9497
 
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