Cancer Among Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals

Updated: 7 months ago
Location: Bethesda, MARYLAND
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

The Infections and Immunoepidemiology Branch (IIB) under the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG) of the National Cancer Institute is seeking an applicant with interest and experience in epidemiology to conduct research on cancer among transgender and gender-expansive communities under the mentorship of Sarah S. Jackson, Ph.D., Earl Stadtman Tenure Track Investigator. Projects will include a range of topics related to screening, risk factors, incidence, and outcomes of cancer among transgender and gender diverse adults. These projects will involve analyses of data from surveys and electronic health records, as well as primary data collection.

The postdoctoral fellow will be mentored to achieve their goals, progressing to greater independence during the fellowship. The advantages of being a DCEG fellow include our distinctive research environment, mentorship, professional development, compensation and benefits, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.


Qualifications:

Candidates should possess a doctoral degree in epidemiology or a related field. In addition to strong quantitative and writing skills, experience working with LGBTQ populations is preferred. Members of the LGBTQ community are encouraged to apply.


To Apply:

Please send your CV along with a cover letter detailing your qualifications/experience and why you are interested in the position to [email protected] . Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employment: Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.

Applicants may be U.S. citizens, permanent residents; or foreign nationals (visa requirements apply). Candidates are subject to a background investigation. DHHS, NIH, and NCI are Equal Opportunity Employers and are dedicated to building a diverse community in their training and employment programs.



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