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The ACS Population Science Department and Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University are currently inviting applications for post-doctoral research fellowship positions in cancer epidemiology, prevention, and survivorship.  Research fellows will have opportunities in the following areas: microbiome, metabolomics or other ‘omics, survivorship outcomes of female cancers, and quality of life among cancer survivors. Drawing on the expertise and mentorship of epidemiologists and behavioral scientists in ACS’s Population Science Department, together with Winship faculty at Emory, fellows will design and establish an innovative, independent research portfolio that aligns with the Society’s mission and research priorities. Fellows will have access to rich research resources from the Cancer Prevention Studies. These studies are large prospective cohort studies of cancer incidence and mortality, with extensive survey data, biospecimens (blood, saliva, tumor tissue, stool), Medicare and GIS linkages, accelerometry, and other data sources.

The program is designed to equip fellows with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to become independent, yet highly collaborative researchers. As part of their training, fellows will publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, present their work at scientific meetings, and contribute to the foundational scientific resources of the CPS cohorts. Opportunities exist to help shape future CPS surveys and/or novel data collection efforts. In addition, capitalizing on the unique multidisciplinary environment at the American Cancer Society and the Winship Cancer Institute, fellows will learn skills for translating and communicating the relevance of their findings to the general public and the media.

When submitting a cover letter, the applicant is required to indicate which of the following research topic(s) they are interested in applying for:

• Metabolomics or other ‘omics
• Microbiome
• Survivorship Outcomes of Female Cancers
• Quality of Life Among Cancer Survivors

These positions are available immediately, and are based at the American Cancer Society’s Research Headquarters in Downtown Atlanta, GA. The Fellows will receive funds for specialized training, conference travel, and biospecimen-based laboratory measurements or pilot studies involving new data collection, as applicable.

Applicants must have a recent doctoral degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field.

To learn more about the Department of Population Science, visit: https://www.cancer.org/research/population-science.html

To learn more about the Winship Cancer Institute, visit: https://winshipcancer.emory.edu/research/research-programs/index.html

The American Cancer Society has adopted a vaccination policy that requires all staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where prohibited by state law).

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.