Postdoctoral Research Associate - HPV Cancer Prevention Program

Postdoctoral Research Associate - HPV Cancer Prevention Program

Location:

Memphis, TN

Category:
Postdoc

Department: HPV Cancer Prevention

Shift: Weekday Day

Position Type:
Full Time

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

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Collaborates with new and existing program partners to support research initiatives, including the collection, analysis, and interpretation of primary and secondary data to address key research questions related to HPV cancer prevention. Contributes to scientific advancement by generating and disseminating findings through manuscripts, white papers, presentations, and funding applications. Actively engages in team collaboration and professional development to support career growth and program impact.

Overview:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats, and defeats childhood cancer and other childhood diseases. Our mission, to advance cures, and means for prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment, is at the center of our work and everything we do. We are a great place to work, consistently ranked among Fortune Magazine’s 100 Best Places to Work For®.

e, employees are encouraged to contribute new ideas, no matter who you are or what you do, to make the organization the best it can be.

We are seeking one outstanding candidate for postdoctoral fellowship positions in the HPV Cancer Prevention Program e Children’s Research Hospital. The postdoctoral positions offer an intensive, mentored training experience in implementation science, community-engaged research, health equity, and cancer prevention through HPV vaccination. Postdoctoral fellows will be encouraged to support the research foci of the

and develop their own research programs in implementation science with a specific focus on HPV vaccination or other related topics (e.g., health equity, partner and engaged research approaches, building vaccine confidence, supporting vaccinations in clinical and community settings, public policy and ad vocation, communications, etc.) using implementation science frameworks.

• Work collaboratively with new and established program partners in support of research activities.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data (primary and/or secondary data) to answer key research questions related to the aforementioned research areas to contribute to the science, generate new knowledge, and/or inform HPV Cancer Prevention programmatic responsibilities.
• Disseminate findings through scientific manuscripts as lead author and co-author, white papers, lay summaries, present research at conferences, and submit at least one funding application.
• Participate in team and professional development offerings for career enhancements and personal growth.

• Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills and a PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in health services research, behavioral science, epidemiology, public health, or related field and experience or demonstrated interested in implementation science, cancer prevention/control, and community-engaged research.

Heather M. Brandt, PhD
Director, HPV Cancer Prevention Program
Member, Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
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Learn more about the HPV Cancer Prevention Program /hpv.

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