Postdoc - Tobacco Research and Training Program (TRTP)

The Tobacco Research and Training Program (TRTP) of the Department of Behavioral Science at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has an open position for a postdoctoral fellow interested in tobacco research.

This fellow will work under the supervision of Drs. Janice A. Blalock, Jason D. Robinson, George Kypriotakis, or Francesco Versace, depending on interest. Areas of interest can include vulnerable populations (e.g., psychiatric or medical comorbidity, underserved populations), emerging products, novel pharmacotherapy and behavioral treatment evaluation, community outreach, mHealth, behavioral neuroscience, statistical methods, or addiction genomics, as related to tobacco research.

The TRTP provides rich opportunities for collegial interaction and an exceptional infrastructure for conducting tobacco research. The TRTP consists of 11 faculty members who pursue both distinctive programmatic research and collaborative research involving multiple investigators, as well as clinical activities and patient care. In the past 5 years, TRTP faculty have accounted for over $42 million in peer-reviewed grant support. Fellows will have access to research space, research staff support, specialized equipment (e.g., fMRI, rTMS), and mHealth and other programming resources. MD Anderson is located within Houston's Texas Medical Center, one of the largest medical centers in the world. Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, with dynamic cultural and recreational resources and an affordable cost of living.

The position is immediately available, and the appointment is up to 2 years. To apply, please upload cover letter, curriculum vitae, and professional references.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The postdoctoral fellow will collaborate on ongoing externally funded projects and will assist in data collection, data analyses, and results interpretation. The fellow will contribute to grant writing and publications, receive mentoring and training toward the goal of becoming independent scientists, and pursue their own research interests, with the goal of submitting an external early career award grant and first-authored publications.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate for this position is a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic and interest in a career as an independent tobacco researcher. The ideal candidate has strong verbal and written communication skills. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in psychology, sociology, neuroscience, statistics, or an equivalent discipline at the time of appointment.

POSITION INFORMATION
MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000 . depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. MD Anderson trainee compensation also includes:

Paid medical benefits (zero premium) starting on the first day for trainees who work 30 or more hours per week
Group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage
Paid education, vacation, and sick leave
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
Employer-paid life, AD&D, and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
Fertility benefits
State of Texas longevity pay
Extensive wellness, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups

FACULTY MENTOR
Drs. Janice A. Blalock, Jason D. Robinson, Francesco Versace