POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

School of Medicine:

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Title: Post-DoctoralResearch Associate in Global Cancer Epidemiology

Institution: Duke University Department of Population Health Sciences

Position Description:

The Department of Population Health Sciences at Duke University School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Associate in global cancer epidemiology. Our program utilizes theoretical frameworks and methods from social and molecular epidemiology to investigate health disparities across the cancer prevention continuum in the US and abroad. Ongoing projects involve collaborative studies to generate scientific evidence aimed at understanding and addressing the fundamental causes of cancer disparities

The Research Associate will work in a vibrant, team-based and diverse environment to provide scientific input for day-to-day research activities such as proposal and manuscript development, statistical analysis, project management, and engaging with other data analysts, students, post-docs and faculty on the team

The appointment is for a year and may be renewed for a year.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctoral qualification in epidemiology, statistics, public health or a closely related field with 2+ years practical research experience preferred. Master’s degree with at least 3 years of research experience will also be considered. The ideal candidate will have strong background in epidemiologic methods, formal training in cancer, and a strong interest/experience in global health research.

Desired skills:

• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Experience with applied epidemiological research including ability to generate research questions, conduct data analysis and synthesize results
• Excellent scientific writing skills
• Expert knowledge and practical experience in study design, sampling approaches, and advanced statistical methods
• Experience managing prospective studies and quantitative/qualitative data collection
• Expert knowledge of statistical packages e.g. SAS, R, STATA
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Required Application Documents:

• Current CV
• Cover letter
• Statement of research
• Two writing samples (reflecting independent writing)
• Names of three references

The Department of Population Health Sciences aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, equity, and inclusivity of others without biases or prejudice of any kind. Our collective success depends on a robust exchange of ideas - an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, we are committed to diversity in the staff and faculty we hire, the policies we create, and the decisions we make.

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