Postdoctoral Fellow - Applied Decision Science
- Employer
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Aug 28, 2023
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- Discipline
- Health Sciences
- Organization Type
- Healthcare/Hospital
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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Applied Decision Science in Cancer
The Decision Support Lab at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is accepting applications for postdoctoral research fellows interested in applied decision science. The Decision Support Lab is based in the Department of Health Services Research and is directed by Robert J. Volk, PhD. The Lab also operates the Decision Science Core at MD Anderson, a shared resource funded by a National Cancer Institute Cancer Center Support Grant. More information about the Decision Science Core can be found here: https://www.mdanderson.org/research/research-resources/core-facilities/decision-science-core-facility.html.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Opportunities in this fellowship include:
• Developing and testing methods for presenting risk information and uncertainty to patients
• Developing and testing methods and instruments for assessing the quality of patient decision making
• Developing and testing methods of assessing preferences in making decisions about screening and tobacco cessation
• Collaborating on other projects in decision science across the cancer care spectrum
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Qualified candidates should have a doctorate in health services, public health, psychology, epidemiology, biostatistics, engineering, informatics, human factors, graphic design, or a related field. Prior experience in tobacco cessation, secondary prevention, health services, or decision-making research is strongly preferred. Publications in decision science and strong quantitative skills are important. All candidates must have evidence of strong writing skills.
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
Interested applicants should upload the following materials:
1. Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae specifying past research experience, interests, and future goals. Upload both CV and cover letter as one pdf
2. At least one published or unpublished manuscript by the applicant
4. At least 2 letters of reference from collaborators/mentors
The Decision Support Lab at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is accepting applications for postdoctoral research fellows interested in applied decision science. The Decision Support Lab is based in the Department of Health Services Research and is directed by Robert J. Volk, PhD. The Lab also operates the Decision Science Core at MD Anderson, a shared resource funded by a National Cancer Institute Cancer Center Support Grant. More information about the Decision Science Core can be found here: https://www.mdanderson.org/research/research-resources/core-facilities/decision-science-core-facility.html.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Opportunities in this fellowship include:
• Developing and testing methods for presenting risk information and uncertainty to patients
• Developing and testing methods and instruments for assessing the quality of patient decision making
• Developing and testing methods of assessing preferences in making decisions about screening and tobacco cessation
• Collaborating on other projects in decision science across the cancer care spectrum
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Qualified candidates should have a doctorate in health services, public health, psychology, epidemiology, biostatistics, engineering, informatics, human factors, graphic design, or a related field. Prior experience in tobacco cessation, secondary prevention, health services, or decision-making research is strongly preferred. Publications in decision science and strong quantitative skills are important. All candidates must have evidence of strong writing skills.
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
Interested applicants should upload the following materials:
1. Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae specifying past research experience, interests, and future goals. Upload both CV and cover letter as one pdf
2. At least one published or unpublished manuscript by the applicant
4. At least 2 letters of reference from collaborators/mentors
Company
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2023 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
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