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The Tobacco Research and Training Program (TRTP) of the Department of Behavioral Science at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has an open position for a postdoctoral fellow interested in data science, statistical genomics, or addiction research including tobacco.

This fellow will work under the supervision of Drs. Janice A. Blalock, Jason D. Robinson, George Kypriotakis, or Francesco Versace, depending on interest and background. Potential areas of research include tobacco use among cancer patients, emerging tobacco products, and broader addiction science. Fellows will be working with data from multiple sources including TRTP, electronic health records (EHR), survey instruments, experimental imaging data, and/or genotypic array data. Interest or experience in quantitative analysis is desirable.

The TRTP provides rich opportunities for collegial interaction and an exceptional infrastructure for conducting tobacco research. The TRTP consists of 11 faculty members who pursue both distinctive programmatic research and collaborative research involving multiple investigators, as well as clinical activities and patient care. In the past 5 years, TRTP faculty have accounted for over $42 million in peer-reviewed grant support. Fellows will have access to research space, research staff support, specialized equipment (e.g., fMRI, rTMS), and mHealth and other programming resources. MD Anderson is located within Houston's Texas Medical Center, one of the largest medical centers in the world. Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, with dynamic cultural and recreational resources and an affordable cost of living.

The position is immediately available, and the appointment is up to 2 years. To apply, please upload cover letter, curriculum vitae, and professional references at https://jobs.mdanderson.org/search/jobdetails/postdoc---tobacco-research-and-training-program-trtp/006e3152-8685-4171-9e77-bfc0b7e6fe62.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The postdoctoral fellow will collaborate on ongoing externally funded projects and will assist in data collection, data analyses, and results interpretation. The fellow will contribute to grant writing and publications, receive mentoring and training toward the goal of becoming independent scientists, and pursue their own research interests, with the goal of submitting an external early career award grant and first-authored publications.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate for this position is a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic and interest in a career as an independent tobacco researcher. The ideal candidate has strong verbal and written communication skills. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in psychology, sociology, neuroscience, statistics, data science, or an equivalent discipline at the time of appointment.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION

Position Information

MD Anderson follows the NIH stipend levels as outlined by the Kirchstein - NRSA. This full-time trainee position will provide a salary dependent upon the years of postgraduate experience.

MD Anderson offers compensated trainees:

- Paid medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for trainees who work 30 or more hours per week

- Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage

- Paid Education Vacation and Sick Leave

- Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave and other paid leave programs

- Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans

- Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program

- Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts

- Fertility benefits

- State of Texas longevity pay

- Extensive wellness, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups

POSITION INFORMATION

MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000 (https://trainees.mdanderson.org/apply/mdaPostdoctoralFellowStipendFY24.pdf) . depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits (https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility) , including medical, dental, paid time off (https://www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/employee-resources/leave.html) , retirement (https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/ut-retirement-program/voluntary-retirement-programs) , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition08/31/2025