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Be You.

 

The Department of Population Health Sciences at Duke University School of Medicine invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in global cancer epidemiology. This position will work with Research to Elminate GlobAL Cancer Dispatities (REGAL) team at Department of Population Health Sciences and Community Outreach Engagement and Equity (COEE) team at Duke Cancer Institute. 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.

 

Minimum Requirements:

A PhD degree is required.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctoral qualification in epidemiology, statistics, public health, or a closely related field with 2+ years practical research experience preferred. The ideal candidate will have a 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

 

 

Be Bold.

 

Position Description:

 

The Postdoc 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 one year and will have the potential to be renewed for another year, based on performance and funding.

 

Required Application Documents:

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

 

 

Choose Duke.

 

Join our award-winning team as identified by Forbes magazine as America’s Best Large Employer 2024 and be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence, innovation, and discovery. As an organization, we have exciting opportunities to be forward-thinking leaders in our field. We want talented individuals to join us, examine our current operations, and create innovative solutions that will revolutionize and enhance the way we approach our work.

 

Duke University is consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide and is renowned for its cutting-edge research across disciplines.

 

Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from Duke's competitive benefits package including health insurance plans, generous paid time off, retirement programs with employer contributions, tuition assistance for employees and their children, and more.

 

Diversity Statements:

 

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

 

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

 

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. In addition, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

 

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Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

 

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

 

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