NCI Cancer Prevention Postdoctoral Fellow

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Social & Behavioral Sciences Position Description The Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health’s Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Dana-Farber / Harvard Cancer Center Population Sciences invite applications for a joint post-doctoral fellowship in cancer prevention and control. The postdoctoral research fellowships, which begin in September 2025, 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. Potential areas of research include : implementation science, global cancer, cancer disparities, and health communications. Please note that we are currently under review for renewal in final grant funding from NCI and we anticipate receiving confirmation of funding soon.

For more information, visit : https : / / www.hsph.harvard.edu / cancer-prevention-fellowship / 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 ; epidemiology; biostatistics; decision sciences; nutrition; nursing; genetics; education; medicine; or related fields. Additional Qualifications We aim to have a diverse applicant pool, so applications from underrepresented minorities, women, and applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds are especially encouraged.