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Post-Doctoral | SOM | Family Medicine
- 45002681
- 907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
- Health Sciences
- PostDoc
- School Of Medicine MBU
Advertising Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Family Medicine
Department Summary:
The VCU Department of Family Medicine and Population Health seeks to be a leader in helping the people of Virginia and beyond achieve improved access to health care, improved health equity, and improved health outcomes. Our vision is a world where all people are able to live healthier and happier lives through access to the best, most appropriate primary care and public health services that are grounded in the science of both family medicine and epidemiology.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- An individually tailored, multidisciplinary training plan combining structured coursework, mentored research, and professional development.
- A core curriculum in the science and practice of cancer prevention and control, along with opportunities to pursue elective coursework aligned with individualized training goals.
- Mentored research experiences within Massey’s broad research environment that support rigorous research, peer-reviewed publications, and competitive extramural grant submissions.
- Implementation science
- Health services and healthcare policy research
- Biostatistics and quantitative methods
- Molecular, social, and behavioral epidemiology
- Clinical trials design, conduct, and analysis relevant to prevention, screening, and survivorship research
- Develop and implement an Individual Development Plan (IDP) with their mentor
- Meet regularly with mentors and training committee members to assess progress
- Complete required institutional and NIH compliance training
- Formulate research questions and specific aims
- Conduct independent and collaborative data analysis
- Prepare and submit manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals
- Present research at local and national scientific meetings
- Participate in weekly T32 activities and monthly CPC program meetings
- Attend relevant national scientific conferences
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) in a relevant discipline by the start of the fellowship
- Demonstrated interest in cancer prevention and control research
- Commitment to a collaborative research environment
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident status (per NIH T32 eligibility requirements)
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior research experience in cancer prevention, control, or related population sciences
- Experience or interest in clinical trials, community-engaged research, or implementation science
- Evidence of research productivity (e.g., abstracts, presentations, publications)
- Strong quantitative, analytical, or methodological skills
Salary Range: $63,480 - $74,424
Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Hours per Week: 40
ORP Eligible:
Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
University Job Title:
Rank: Non Faculty
Tenure:
Months:
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Shania Smaw
Contact Email: smawsj@vcu.edu
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