Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Prevention and Control

Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Prevention and ControlThe Cancer Prevention and Control Program at Fox Chase Cancer Center is seeking highly motivated candidates for a postdoctoral research fellow position in cancer survivorship research in the lab of behavioral scientist Dr. Lilian Shin-Cho. The fellow will primarily work with Dr. Shin-Cho on research in cancer health disparities, cultural and psychosocial determinants of health, cancer survivorship, and psychosocial interventions in the context of cancer. The fellow will have the opportunity to work on innovative NIH-funded and other funded studies evaluating behavioral interventions to improve the care, well-being, and health outcomes of underserved cancer survivors and caregivers (e.g., ethnic minorities, “sandwiched,” AYA, rural).The postdoctoral fellow’s main responsibilities include quantitative and qualitative data analysis, dissemination including writing manuscripts (with opportunities to publish as first author), assisting with grant proposal development and submissions, assisting with data collection and project management, and developing study protocols and managing IRB proposals. The fellow will have opportunities within the Shin-Cho lab to work on projects funded by NIH, to gain skills for writing competitive grant applications, to develop independent studies, and to provide mentoring to undergraduates/graduates and other staff members.Candidates with superior conceptual, organizational, and analytical skills are sought; those with track records of research productivity, including published scientific manuscripts, and who can demonstrate strong writing skills will receive priority. Experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods is required. Qualifications for this position include a doctoral degree in Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, or other related fields. A background in health psychology or behavioral medicine is also preferred. For all candidates, dissertation must be successfully defended prior to start date. This is anticipated to be a two-year position, with the potential for extension.Candidates should submit a cover letter describing research interests and experience, curriculum vitae, up to three first-author reprint(s)/writing sample(s), and three references with contact information (name, title/affiliation, phone, email) to Dr. Lilian Shin-Cho via email at Lilian.Shin-Cho[at]fccc[dot]edu with the subject line “Postdoctoral Fellow Application.” At least 2 of the referees should be knowledgeable about the candidate’s research skills and productivity. Qualified candidates will then be invited to complete a job application. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be in line with NIH postdoctoral fellow stipends (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-26-044.html); health and other employment benefits will be provided.ABOUT THE TRAINING ENVIRONMENTAs one of the four original cancer centers to receive comprehensive designation from the National Cancer Institute, Fox Chase Cancer Center has been at the forefront of cancer research for almost 90 years. We are home to excellent research facilities, top clinicians and scientists, and outstanding patient care. Our singular focus on cancer, which couples discovery science with state of the art clinical care and population health, remains the foundation of our work.The scientist training programs at Fox Chase Cancer Center provide professional development opportunities in four core areas identified as crucial for successful careers in science, research, and health care including communication, leadership, teaching, and mentorship. Upon joining the program, graduate students and postdocs develop individual development plans to help guide their growth. Training throughout the year is supplemented with free professional development opportunities, including a robust ‘How To’ series, writing courses, networking, mentorship, and teaching opportunities, a trainee-led seminar series, a trainee-led annual Research Conference, and more. Postdocs at Fox Chase Cancer Center are supported by the Temple University Postdoc Association and the Office of Academic Affairs at Fox Chase, and are compensated with competitive pay and benefits.This position will reside within the Cancer Prevention and Control Program (CPC) at Fox Chase. As one of three core research programs at Fox Chase, the CPC maintains a multidisciplinary, collaborative program that integrates basic and applied research in the areas of chemoprevention, medical science, and the behavioral, social, and population sciences. The objective of the CPC is to address the needs of individuals across the entire continuum of cancer, from risk to survivorship. The CPC is housed in an expansive building that includes research offices and clinical facilities within the main Fox Chase campus. There is frequent interaction among clinical and population scientists, which fosters a rich environment for successfully conducting interdisciplinary research projects. The CPC holds monthly scholarly meetings in which faculty members present new and ongoing work and forge collaborations, as well as opportunities to have CPC faculty experts review and provide feedback on in-progress grant applications through a Works in Progress series. The Works in Progress series has led to the submission of highly competitive and successful applications to NCI and other funding organizations on a range of grant mechanisms including career development awards and is open to postdoctoral fellows and faculty members in CPC. In addition to the robust training program, scientists at Fox Chase Cancer Center benefit from being part of the rich scientific and biomedical environment in the Philadelphia region. Opportunities for cross-institution collaboration often arise and are encouraged.