Postdoctoral Scholar

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details


Job Title Postdoctoral Scholar
Requisition Number DU08142
Department Name 7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $52,704 - $57,456 based on Experience
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
PhD
Required Related Experience
NA
Required License/Registration/Certification
NA
Physical Requirements
Sitting at computer work station for long periods of time
Standing for long periods of time
Repetitive motion
Lifting/Carrying up to 10 lbs.
Job Related Travel
Shift
 | Monday – Friday 8a-5p, some evenings and weekends required
Job Summary
The Markey Caner Center is recruiting a Cancer Education Post-Doctoral Scholar position who will be trained in the development, evaluation and administration of cancer education and mentorship programs as part of their career development. A specific emphasis of the training will be on the development of evaluation measures to determine the effectiveness of current and future training programs and on the dissemination of outcomes to appropriate audiences.  The individual will gain valuable skills in developing and executing program surveys, generating outcomes data, reporting outcomes and authoring publications on cancer education in preparation for a career in the education administration workforce sector. 
To be considered for this position you must fully complete the online application and upload a cover letter, CV and your PhD transcript or letter from your Graduate School indicating you have completed all requirements to receive your PhD.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Exceptional interpersonal skills; Capacity for both self-directed and team-oriented work
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills; Strong creative, analytical, and organizational skills; Ability to multi-task, set priorities and perform well under tight deadlines; Exceptional oral and written communication skills; Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion; Excellent operational knowledge of MS Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word and Excel; A willingness to extend their knowledge of other computer programs needed to develop, maintain, extract and analyze databases generated 
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
PhD with a desire to develop, promote and evaluate cancer education
Deadline to Apply 12/31/2021
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