NCI Cancer Prevention Postdoctoral Fellow
Listed on 2026-08-01
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Research/Development
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Public Health, Data Scientist
NCI Cancer Prevention Postdoctoral Fellow
Position details:
Title:
NCI Cancer Prevention Postdoctoral Fellow
School:
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Department/Area:
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Position description:
The Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health's Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Harvard Cancer Consortium Program invite applications for a joint post-doctoral fellowship in cancer prevention and control. The postdoctoral research fellowships, which begin in September 2027, are funded for two years and do not result in a degree. The program's objective is to train researchers in the design and evaluation of cancer prevention and control.
Applicants may work in any area related to cancer prevention. Broad interests in cancer prevention are welcome, although we especially encourage applications in cancer-focused implementation science, global cancer, cancer health disparities, and health communications. Please note that this fellowship is funded by a federal grant and post-doctoral positions are funding dependent.
Basic qualifications:
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Applicants for the post-doctoral position should have a doctoral degree in the Social and Behavioral Sciences (e.g. sociology, psychology, economics); epidemiology; biostatistics; decision sciences; nutrition; nursing; genetics; education; or a degree in medicine or related fields.
Additional qualifications:
Evidence of strong training in cancer prevention-relevant topics and productivity appropriate for career level is highly desired.
Special instructions:
Please scan copies of your official transcripts from all colleges attended and upload as a single PDF in the Transcript section. GRE scores should be uploaded as a supporting document in the Other section. Should you need to explain any unusual circumstances regarding your GRE scores or transcripts, please upload an explanation in the Note section.
Contact information:
Should you have any questions, please email us at the address below. No phone calls please.
Contact email: sbsncivard.edu
Salary range: $64,
Minimum number of references required: 2
Maximum number of references allowed: 3
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