Postdoctoral Fellowship
in Cancer Prevention & Control
with Children & Families
The Cancer Control Program of the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer
Center at Georgetown University Medical Center (Washington, DC) is
seeking to hire a postdoctoral research fellow in cancer prevention
and control, with a focus on children and families. This fellow will
primarily be expected to: direct and assist in the management of
ongoing, federally-funded research efforts within child health
psychology, including projects addressing multiple behavior change in
adolescents and young adults (tobacco- and cancer-related lifestyle
risks) and behavioral aspects of cancer genetic testing in parents;
contribute to data analysis and manuscript preparation, and;
participate in the development of new studies. Applicants with
research interests in behavioral and psychosocial oncology,
behavioral prevention and risk reduction early in the lifespan,
pediatric tobacco use, and cancer-related decision making, quality of
life, and treatment outcomes among parents and children are strongl
y encouraged to apply. Qualifications include a doctoral degree in
clinical psychology, developmental or behavioral science, public
health, or a related field. Opportunities for independent research
and supervision for psychology licensure may exist depending on the
candidate's background, training, and interests; special
consideration will be given to graduates of association-accredited
degree programs. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits
package, supportive and collegial work environment, and excellent
academic career planning and mentorship. Educational opportunities
(lectures, seminars, rounds) are available throughout the medical
campus, at nearby NIH/FAES, and at other research universities in
close proximity. Interested applicants are asked to please contact
or direct their inquiries to Dr. Kenneth Tercyak via email at
tercyakk@georgetown.edu. Applications (letter of interest +
curriculum vitae) may also be sent via email or mailed to: Kenneth Tercy
ak, PhD, Cancer Control Program, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer
Center, Georgetown University Medical Center, 3300 Whitehaven Street,
NW-Suite 4100, Washington, DC 20007-4104. An immediate start date is
preferred but negotiable, and this position will remain
open until filled; equal opportunity employer.
Washington, DC and its suburbs offer rich, diverse, and vibrant
communities in which to live and work, with excellent public
transportation, access to national resources, and strongly supported
arts and cultural programs. Visit http://www.washington.org for details.
The Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center is an NCI-designated
comprehensive cancer center devoted to excellence in research,
education, and clinical and community service; it is the only such
cancer center in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The
Georgetown University Medical Center also includes nationally-ranked
schools and programs in medicine, nursing and allied health, and
biomedical research, and is affiliated with Georgetown University
Hospital (owned and operated by MedStar Health, Inc.). For more
information on the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and its
Cancer Control Program, visit: http://lombardi.georgetown.edu.
For
more information on Georgetown University Medical Center, visit:
http://gumc.georgetown.edu.
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