Postdoctoral Scholar

The Department of Epidemiology at the University of Iowa College of Public Health is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral scholar in cancer epidemiology.

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Link to application: https://jobs.uiowa.edu/postdoc/view/4423
Contact: [email protected]
Start date: July 1, 2025

Eligibility
• PhD in epidemiology, or a related field
• Experience conducting cancer epidemiology/surveillance research
• Strong data analysis skills, including experience with statistical software (SAS, R)
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Experience publishing first authored, peer-reviewed manuscripts

Responsibilities
• Perform cancer surveillance and epidemiologic research
• Assess the patterns and trends of cancer in Iowa using Iowa Cancer Registry data and other sources
• Collaborate with biostatisticians on modeling initiatives to identify drivers of cancer trends in Iowa
• Present research findings at national, regional and local meetings of scientific and cancer control organizations
• Disseminate research findings to the general public
• Maintain Iowa Cancer Registry-based data tools and provide guidance to research collaborators on use of the tools
• Contribute to funding applications
• Develop first-authored and co-authored manuscripts and presentations

Salary: Commensurate;
plus benefits https://grad.uiowa.edu/postdoctoral-affairs/policies-benefits/benefits-and-services-postdocs
Status: Full Time, 100%

Position description
The department of Epidemiology in the University of Iowa College of Public Health seeks a highly qualified and motivated scholar to join a research program in the areas of cancer prevention and control. The initial appointment is a full-time postdoctoral research scholar position for two years.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with faculty, staff, and students within the College of Public Health, the Iowa Cancer Registry, and the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, as well as several other colleges, departments, and centers around the university. A specific plan of research and mentorship will be defined for the successful applicant based on their interests and capabilities, and mentorship includes an advisor with successful research experience and a track record of research funding.

This position is available beginning July 1, 2025.

The successful candidate will join a team of dedicated professionals working to examine high cancer rates in Iowa. This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated individual to contribute to the advancement of the field and make a meaningful impact in the fields of cancer surveillance and epidemiology.

The University of Iowa is one of the nation’s top public research universities and is known around the world for its balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, a community built around higher education, with vibrant cultural opportunities and a long history of international connections, leadership, and accomplishment. Iowa City offers the safe, friendly quality of life for which the Midwest is known. Information regarding some of the resources that the University of Iowa and the local area provide can be found at https://worklife.uiowa.edu/.

Education requirement
• PhD in epidemiology, public health or a related field.
Required qualifications
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong data analysis skills, including experience with statistical software (SAS, R).
• Demonstrated ability to prepare manuscripts, reports, data visualizations, posters/presentations, and other documents of a technical and scientific nature
• Experience completing human subjects (IRB) new project and continuing review/modification
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives

Desired qualifications
• Grant preparation experience
• Experience with analysis of cancer registry data, including use of SEER*Stat
• Data visualization expertise, preferably with Tableau
• Demonstrated experience with writing reports and presenting data and information to general audiences
• Evidence of effective public relations activities

Required documents
• Cover Letter
• CV

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