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VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center: NCI T32 Postdoctoral Fellow
The CPC T32 postdoctoral training program at Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center (VCU) offers:
- 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.
Fellows may take courses in areas such as epidemiology, biostatistics, implementation science, intervention development and evaluation, community-engaged research, clinical trials methodology, and grant writing.
Applicant Eligibility and Qualifications:
Required:
- 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:
- 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
For more information, please visit our website. Qualified applicants may apply through our application portal.
Questions? Contact the program directors, Drs. Bernard Fuemmeler (Bernard.Fuemmeler@vcuhealth.org) and Oxana Palesh (Oxana.Palesh@vcuhealth.org). For immediate assistance, please contact the program coordinator, Shania Smaw (smawsj@vcu.edu).