Postdoctoral Scholars in Cancer Research (PDSCR), University of North Texas Health Science Center

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Description:

Postdoctoral Scholars in Cancer Research (PDSCR)

A program sponsored by Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) and UNTHSC Institute for Health Disparities.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center Scholars in Cancer Research Program (HSC-SCRP) is an innovative, integrated training program focused on the students at critical transition points, early undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral career stages that are essential to meet the need of the cancer research workforce in Texas and USA.

Postdoctoral Scholars in Cancer Research (PDSCR) is one of the program components of the HSC Scholars in Cancer Research Program offered to Post-doctoral fellows. This program aims to recruit or retain highly talented early-stage cancer researchers, particularly URM researchers in Texas, and provide them with training for professional development and prepare them as well-trained next generation researchers in cancer and health disparities.

The Post-doctoral scholars will be cross-trained in multi-disciplinary techniques. They will interact with non-clinical, clinical researchers, and role model personnel to broaden the knowledge. They will also participate in grants writing, mentoring and leadership training workshops for their career advancement.

Selection Criteria:

• Postdoctoral fellows with interest in cancer research

• Underrepresented groups in health professional programs (racial/ethnic groups, disabilities, disadvantaged backgrounds)

• Interest in diversity and health disparity research

• Commitment to careers in clinical and community-based approaches to solving cancer and cancer disparities

Benefits:

• Up to 30 months’ salary

• Travel allowance of up to $2,000 to participate in local/regional/national

conferences

Length of Support up to 2.5 years

Application Requirements:

· Curriculum Vitae (CV)

· Letter of Interest

· Completed Application - Apply Here: https://unthsc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Ryi32l2AJS6LEq

For more information, and to send your CV and Letter of Interest, please email Roda Cotanay (Roda.Cotanay@unthsc.edu) and Dr. Bruce Bunnell (Bruce.Bunnell@unthsc.edu).

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