Applied Post Doctoral Fellow
About The Position
Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute is seeking an Applied Post Doctoral Fellow to contribute to tobacco-control and cancer-prevention research. The fellow will join a collaborative, productive tobacco research program with active NIH-, state-, and foundation-funded studies focused on smoking and vaping cessation, digital health, and cancer prevention. Current interventions under evaluation include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and exposure-based treatments. The position offers hands-on experience developing and evaluating innovative mobile health (mHealth) interventions, opportunities to write manuscripts and contribute to grant applications, and the chance to collaborate across disciplines at an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. The fellow will participate in professional development and may pursue independent funding in line with career goals, while mentoring research staff and trainees. Applicants should submit a single PDF containing a cover letter summarizing research training and accomplishments, a one-page statement of scientific interests and goals, a current CV with recent publications, and contact information for three references. The posted base salary range is $72,639.00–$101,694.60; actual compensation may vary based on location and job-related factors.
Requirements
- PhD with training in clinical psychology, public health, behavioral science, health communication, or a related field.
- Evidence of scholarly productivity.
- Demonstrated scientific writing skills, including peer-reviewed publications.
- Experience with quantitative data analysis.
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary research teams.
- Strong interest in tobacco control, cancer prevention, digital health, intervention development, and behavioral oncology research.
Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of behavioral and mHealth interventions focused on tobacco cessation.
- Contribute to manuscript preparation, research protocol development, regulatory submissions, and grant writing.
- Participate in professional development activities and pursue independent funding consistent with career goals.
- Mentor research staff and trainees to support a collaborative learning environment.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, with Moffitt covering the premium for team members, effective upon start date.
- Eligible for dental insurance.
- Eligible for vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement benefits.
- Parental leave.
- Relocation assistance may be available per policy.
- Work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
