Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Cancer Prevention and Control

Position Location: St. Louis, MO

Eligibility: PhD, DrPH, MD, or other doctoral degree in a public health related discipline, or a doctoral degree in another discipline with an interest in public health research. T32 applicants are limited to United States citizens, non-citizen nationals, or must be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and possess registration requirements.

Seeking postdoctoral fellowship applicants with an interest in cancer prevention and control to join diverse team of multidisciplinary researchers in the Division of Public Health Sciences and Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University in St. Louis. We welcome applicants from a variety of disciplines. Our multidisciplinary faculty conducts world-leading research on a wide range of health issues and leads community education and outreach to prevent cancer and other diseases, promote population health, and improve quality and access to health care in Missouri and beyond. Engaging community members, addressing key needs in our catchment area, and addressing cancer disparities are priorities in the work we do.

The Division has a diverse range of NIH funded projects and faculty mentors—to see the full range, consult our website. While we welcome applicants in any relevant research area, these are the highest priorities for the Training Program:

• Cancer Disparities and Access to Care
• Community-based and Community-engaged Research
• Cancer Epidemiology
• Intervention and Implementation Science
• Contextual Drivers of Health and Healthcare

Washington University School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly welcome applications from first generation college graduates and other backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical sciences.

Washington University offers excellent benefits. Support is available for tuition, books, software, conference travel, and research. Postdoctoral positions are partially funded by NCI grants (f32CA190194), with annual stipend starting at $61,428.00 for up to 2-3 years of training. Mentorship and career development are available to our vibrant cohorts of postdoctoral fellows. Our trainees have a strong track record of finding funding and faculty positions after completing their postdoctoral training. You’ll find ample opportunities to collaborate with investigators from a range of disciplines.

Send inquiries to: The T32 Program Coordinator at [email protected]. You can also contact Dr. Aimee James and Dr. Graham Colditz, Training Directors, at [email protected] and [email protected].

To apply: Fill out an application and submit your cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three professional references by visiting https://redcap.link/phs-postdoc.

Please email [email protected] with any questions. Applications are considered on a rolling basis.