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We are seeking an individual for a postdoctoral research position related to cancer prevention and social media research who has training and experience in epidemiology or a related field (e.g., PhD or clinician scientist with a research doctorate).  The primary mentor is Professor Eleni Linos.  This postdoctoral research opportunity will be focused primarily on skin cancer prevention,  interventions, and social media research tools. The post-doc will have the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of epidemiologists, clinician-scientists, biostatisticians, and social scientists at Stanford University as well as other institutions. The post-doc will be located at the Stanford School of Medicine.

The ideal candidate will be interested in an academic research career conducting epidemiologic research related to public health, cancer prevention, dermatology or social media research.  The candidate will have:

·  Strong training in quantitative epidemiologic methods

·  Familiarity with statistical software, (e.g., SAS, R)

·  Strong written and interpersonal communication skills

·  Ability to work independently and motivation to make a difference public health

·  Background in qualitative research, anthropology, communication would be useful

• NOTE: Applicants need not have completed their doctoral training prior to applying, although training must be completed prior to the start of the fellowship.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit the following materials in a single PDF in the following order:  

1. Curriculum vitae;
2. Cover letter describing research interests to be pursued during training
3. One lead-author published or unpublished manuscript
4. Names of two references

Applications received before July 1 will be given priority, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Anticipated start date is early fall but is flexible.

Please email materials to Anne K Dazey <akdazey@stanford.edu>

Additional Information

Faculty Sponsor: Eleni Linos MD DrPH, Department of Dermatology

Funded project postdoctoral research position relates to: https://projectreporter.nih.gov/project_info_description.cfm?icde=0&aid=9347466

Group or Department Websites: 

https://pcrt.stanford.edu/

http://med.stanford.edu/dermatology.html

Appointment Start Date:  September 1 (negotiable)

http://med.stanford.edu/phs/education-training/fellowships/postdoc-dermatology.html