Post Doc Res Assoc

The University of Utah • Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

This transdisciplinary training opportunity is to participate in a variety of projects focused on the translation of cancer and genetic information in clinical and public health settings. We are looking for a fellow with experience and interest in the intersection of cancer and health communication, health behavior change, epidemiology, or health equity. The fellow will participate in projects funded by the National Institutes of Health and will be encouraged to develop independent projects in this area. Data are available from projects such as a current randomized clinical trial funded by the National Cancer Institute to compare delivery of cancer genetic services via a conversational agent to standard of care. Extensive genetic counseling resources and cohorts of patients are available at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. The post-doctoral fellow will be mentored by Dr. Kimberly Kaphingst, Professor of Communication and Director of Cancer Communication Research at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah. Many collaborative opportunities are available within the University of Utah (e.g., Utah Genome Project, Utah Population Database, Cancer Control and Population Sciences program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Department of Population Health Sciences, Consortium for Families and Health Research).

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in communication, public health, epidemiology, health psychology, or related fields is required.
• The position requires excellent analytical, writing and communication skills.
• Applicant should have proficiency with quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• History of peer-reviewed publications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design cancer and genetic communication research studies and lead research team.
• Conduct quantitative and/or qualitative analyses of existing data and interpret study results.
• Prepare and submit papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Disseminate study findings via presentations at national meetings.
• Design and oversee recruitment strategies for studies.
• Assist with grant development and writing.
• Mentor research assistants and other study staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees