About the Position
The Cancer Prevention and Control Program at Fox Chase Cancer Center is seeking highly self-motivated candidates for an on-site post-doctoral research fellow position in psycho-oncology and cancer survivorship research in the lab of behavioral scientist and licensed psychologist Dr. Jennifer Barsky Reese. The ideal candidate has a clinical and/or research interest in sexual, reproductive health, and/or dyadic research in the context of cancer, although work in other medical contexts will also be considered. Opportunities are available to work on innovative NCI-funded and other funded studies evaluating interventions to improve the care and health outcomes of cancer survivors in relation to sexual and reproductive health as well as for additional research projects such as those using existing datasets.
Research tasks include literature searches, data collection and management, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, presentation of data, and manuscript and grant review and preparation. Clinical supervision to facilitate psychology licensure will be provided for fellows with Clinical Psychology PhD seeking licensure. Candidates with superior clinical, conceptual, organizational, and analytical skills are sought; those with track records of research productivity, including published scientific manuscripts, and who can demonstrate initiative in conducting research will receive priority. Experience in qualitative methods is desired.
Qualifications for this position include a doctoral degree in Psychology from an APA-accredited program. Candidates with a PhD in Clinical Psychology are preferred, although those who have a doctoral degree in other fields in Psychology or a related field (e.g., PhD in Public Health) will be considered. A background in health psychology or behavioral medicine is also preferred. For Clinical Psychology PhD candidates, an accredited clinical internship is required, and for all candidates, dissertation must be successfully defended prior to start date. This is anticipated to be a two-year position, with the potential for extension.
About the Training Environment
As one of the four original cancer centers to receive comprehensive designation from the National Cancer Institute, Fox Chase Cancer Center has been at the forefront of cancer research for almost 90 years. We are home to excellent research facilities, top clinicians and scientists, and outstanding patient care. Our singular focus on cancer, which couples discovery science with state of the art clinical care and population health, remains the foundation of our work.
The scientist training programs at Fox Chase Cancer Center provide professional development opportunities in four core areas identified as crucial for successful careers in science, research, and health care including communication, leadership, teaching, and mentorship. Upon joining the program, graduate students and postdocs develop individual development plans to help guide their growth. Training throughout the year is supplemented with free professional development opportunities, including a robust ‘How To’ series, writing courses, networking, mentorship, and teaching opportunities, a trainee-led seminar series, a trainee-led annual Research Conference, and more. Postdocs at Fox Chase Cancer Center are supported by the Temple University Postdoc Association and the Office of Academic Affairs at Fox Chase, and are compensated with competitive pay and benefits.
This position will reside within the Cancer Prevention and Control Program (CPC) at Fox Chase. As one of three core research programs at Fox Chase, the CPC maintains a multidisciplinary, collaborative program that integrates basic and applied research in the areas of chemoprevention, medical science, and the behavioral, social, and population sciences.
The objective of the CPC is to address the needs of individuals across the entire continuum of cancer, from risk to survivorship. The CPC is housed in an expansive building that includes research offices and clinical facilities within the main Fox Chase campus. There is frequent interaction among clinical and population scientists, which fosters a rich environment for successfully conducting interdisciplinary research projects.
The CPC holds monthly scholarly meetings in which faculty members present new and ongoing work and forge collaborations, as well as opportunities to have CPC faculty experts review and provide feedback on in-progress grant applications through a Works in Progress series. The Works in Progress series has led to the submission of highly competitive and successful applications to NCI and other funding organizations on a range of grant mechanisms including career development awards and is open to post-doctoral fellows and faculty members in CPC.
In addition to the robust training program, scientists at Fox Chase Cancer Center benefit from being part of the rich scientific and biomedical environment in the Philadelphia region. Opportunities for cross-institution collaboration often arise and are encouraged.
How to Apply
Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, scholarly writing sample, and three references with contact information (name, title/affiliation, phone, email) to Dr. Jennifer Reese via email at Jennifer.Reese@fccc.edu. At least one and preferably two of the referees should be knowledgeable about the candidate’s research skills and productivity. Qualified candidates will then be invited to complete a job application. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience; benefits will be provided.
