Post-Doctoral Associate

The Division of Gynecology Oncology, School of Medicine, in collaboration with the Division of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota seeks a Post-Doctoral Associate to join our growing team.

As a Post-Doctoral Associate, you'll work with our multi-disciplinary team of cancer survivorship researchers with expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, and health disparities. Working under the mentorship of Drs. Rachel Vogel and Helen Parsons, this individual will support a funded research program in the area of cancer survivorship using a diverse set of data sources (e.g., surveys, focus groups, cancer registry, Medicare/Medicaid data).

Responsibilities (Must total 100%)

• Support ongoing projects with Drs. Vogel and Parsons, focusing on treatment burden and cancer survivorship
• Develop study protocols (10%)
• Data collection and management (e.g., surveys, focus groups, secondary data) (10%)
• Analyze data (25% first year, 10% second year)
• Write manuscripts (20% first year, 10% second year)
• Participate in grant writing (10%)
• Independent research, under the supervision of Dr. Vogel and Dr. Parsons (25% first year, 50% second year)
• Independently or collaboratively identifies research questions, develops research plan, implements and analyzes study results. Disseminates results as abstracts, manuscripts and presentations.
• Pursues research grants and funding initiatives pertinent to personal and departmental research mission in order to sustain research work.

Required Qualifications
* PhD in epidemiology, population sciences, health policy or closely related field
* Experience with cancer research data
* Experience with statistical analysis packages including SAS and R

Preferred Qualifications
* Interest in women's cancer research and cancer survivorship
* Highly motivated, well organized with an ability to participate effectively in an integrated team approach yet highly proficient at working independently to accomplish specific assigned goals
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong record of academic achievement and publication of research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals, preferably as first author

Experience working with cancer registry (e.g., SEER) and/or administrative data (e.g.,
Medicare/Medicaid)

Pay Range: $62,000-$75,000 ; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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This position will remain open until filled.

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