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MD Anderson Cancer Center Skin Cancer Epidemiology Medical Research Fellowship
The Wehner Laboratory at MD Anderson Cancer Center has an open, funded research fellowship position in skin cancer epidemiology. The Wehner Laboratory is a based in the Department of Health Services Research, and the principal investigator Mackenzie Wehner, M.D. also sees patients in the Department of Dermatology. Our current research centers on skin cancer epidemiology and indoor tanning, utilizing large claims datasets as well as user-generated data. Please visit the Wehner Laboratory website for more information.
The Wehner Laboratory aims to provides a productive, supportive and collaborative space for patient-oriented skin cancer research that includes trainees and research staff. We have ongoing projects available for a research fellow to take the lead on as well as opportunity and resources for the fellow to explore avenues of independent research. The research fellow will have the support of a full-time MPH-level Program Coordinator and a full time Master’s-level Biostatistical Analyst.
Learning Objectives:
- Develop skills in study design, data analysis, and interpretation
- Improve manuscript writing skills
- Present at national and international conferences
- Gain experience and skills to advance career to the desired next step. The ideal candidate has clear career goals that we can work together to achieve.
Applicant Requirements:
- M.D. (or equivalent) or current M.D. (or equivalent) candidate who has completed preclinical coursework. For applicants who are M.D. candidates, completion of some clinical rotations is highly desired
- Proficiency in spoken and written English is required
- Experience in population-based or patient-oriented research (e.g. public health, epidemiology) is required
- MPH or Master’s in Epidemiology (or equivalent) is desired
- Experience with statistical programming (e.g. SAS, Stata, R) is desired
- A track record of publications and proficiency in writing manuscripts is desired
This research fellowship is immediately available. Start dates in spring, summer, or early fall 2021 are acceptable. It is a one-year, full-time (40 hours per week) commitment, renewable upon mutual consent.
To apply, interested applicants should send the following materials in a single PDF in the following order:
- Cover letter specifying past research experience, interests, and future goals
- Curriculum Vitae
- One published or unpublished manuscript by the applicant
- The contact information of two references
Please email materials to Candice Hinkston, Program Coordinator for Dr. Wehner, at clhinkston@mdanderson.org with the subject line entitled “Research Fellow Application – Applicant’s Name."
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Postdoctoral Fellow
Req #: 600119-00003
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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The Wehner Laboratory has an open, funded post-doctoral research fellow position in cancer epidemiology. The Wehner Laboratory is a based in the Department of Health Services Research at MD Anderson Cancer Center and focuses on patient-oriented skin cancer research. Our goal is to significantly decrease the burden of skin cancer in the United States. We strive to expand the understanding of skin cancer risk factors and prognostic markers, improve skin cancer care for vulnerable populations, as well as develop and test early detection and prevention interventions that directly impact patients. Our current research centers on skin cancer epidemiology and indoor tanning, utilizing large claims datasets as well as user-generated data. Please visit the Wehner Laboratory website for more information.
The Wehner Laboratory aims to provides a productive, supportive and collaborative space for patient-oriented skin cancer research that includes trainees and research staff. We have ongoing projects available for a post-doctoral research fellow to take the lead on as well as ample opportunity and resources for the fellow to explore new avenues of independent research. While the Wehner Laboratory primarily focuses on skin cancer, we are supportive of research in other cancer types. The post-doctoral research fellow will have the support of a full-time MPH-level Program Coordinator and a full time Master's-level Biostatistical Analyst. Additionally, we support a rich learning environment with trainees of a variety of levels. The Department of Health Services Research has an active group of principal investigators and biostatistical analysts and access to multiple large claims and cancer registry datasets.
The ideal candidate has clear career goals that we can work together to achieve.
Learning Objectives:
- Advance skills in study design, data analysis, and interpretation, especially in large datasets
- Learn to develop independent lines of research
- Improve manuscript writing skills
- Present at national and international conferences
- Gain experience and skills to advance career to the desired next step, such as grant writing
- Ph.D. (or equivalent) in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Experience in population-based or patient-oriented research
- Proficiency with statistical programming (e.g. SAS, Stata, or R)
- A track record of publications and competence in writing manuscripts
Program Dates:
This post-doctoral research fellowship is immediately available. It is a 1-2 year, full-time (40 hours per week) commitment, renewable upon mutual consent.
Mentor Matching:
This position reports to Mackenzie Wehner, M.D. with opportunity for co-mentoring from other faculty collaborators.
Additional Application Information:
To apply, interested applicants should send 1) a cover letter specifying past research experience/skills/accomplishments, interests, and future goals, 2) a Curriculum Vitae, and 3) the contact information of three references to Candice Hinkston, Program Coordinator for Dr. Wehner, at clhinkston@mdanderson.org with the subject line entitled “Post-doctoral Research Fellow Application – Applicant’s Name."
Work may occur remotely or on-site, depending on COVID and institutional policies. Once hired, post-doctoral fellow must have a Houston address.