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The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Cancer Center in Milwaukee is accepting fellowship applications for the two-year Biobehavioral Oncology Training (BBOT) Program offering postdoctoral research training. The program integrates the cross-cutting theme of cancer disparities from prevention to survivorship. Preceptors are members of MCW’s Cancer Center. The interdisciplinary BBOT Program considers the role of biological and behavioral factors in cancer prevention, control, and treatment through the integration of two themes: 1) the biology of stress and disparities, and 2) social determinants of health, behavior, and outcomes. The program is supported by an NCI T32 award. Program objectives include cultivating successful, independent cancer research leaders from diverse population groups to address cancer health disparities by integrating biological and behavioral aspects into their research. MENTORSBBOT mentors are all funded PIs with cancer- relevant extramural support. Mentors include PhDs, MDs, and MD/PhDs appointed in over 12 departments and interdepartmental programs representing basic, clinical, and population sciences. Collectively, mentors have significant expertise in epidemiology, cancer biology, genetics, biostatistics, neuroscience, immunology, and behavioral medicine and interventions, offering research opportunities focusing on the interactions of genetic, molecular, neural, psychological, behavioral, and social factors and their impact on cancer.

Primary Responsibilities  

• Plan, design and execute complex research studies, procedures and protocols. 

• Participate in discovery projects. 

• Coordinate research study activities; lead and manage projects.

• Oversee organization, synthesis and analysis of data and findings.

• Prepare scientific reports, outcome findings and scientific manuscripts.

• Participate in meetings with principle investigator and research staff in which you will evaluate/interpret the validity of data, develop methodologies, and design and evaluate lab procedures.

• Maintain supplies, may require negotiation with vendors, and track purchase orders.

• May oversee the work of laboratory personnel including training and development as well as daily work direction, delegation and establishing priorities.

• Other duties as assigned. 

Application Requirements

• Current CV

• Three letters of recommendation (including one from an academic mentor)

• Two writing samples (preferably published)

• A brief personal statement of research interests including recent accomplishments and future plans related to biobehavioral oncology (2 pg./1,000 word max).

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities 

• Biology, chemistry , mathematics and statistics 

• Documentation, records management and data utilization

• Complex problem solving and critical thinking 

• Resource management 

• Writing skills 

Minimum Required Education:• Qualified BBOT program candidates will have an advanced degree with clear interest and focus in research. Successful PhD applicants will have obtained their doctoral degree from a PhD program with a strong foundation in basic, clinical, behavioral, or social science with documented research training. 

Minimum Required Experience: 0 years - MD/DO trainees will enter the BBOT program after their clinical training is complete and will have demonstrated an interest in research through prior participation in labs, specialized research tracks, summer research programs, publications, or scientific presentations.