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Source: MD Anderson Cancer Center careers · View original posting
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A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the Section of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Department of Head and Neck Surgery at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, under the direction of Dr. Carly Barbon. Dr. Barbon's research program focuses on functional outcomes and survivorship in head and neck cancer, with particular emphasis on oral cavity cancer and recovery of speech, swallowing, and oral function following treatment.
Candidates will receive advanced training and research opportunities using longitudinal survivorship survey data, institutional clinical datasets, and prospective studies of patients with oral cavity cancer. Training will span clinical and translational outcomes research, including prospective study conduct, data analysis, scientific dissemination, and development of manuscripts and grant proposals.
The fellow will have opportunities to collaborate with other trainees within the Swallowing Research Laboratory and with clinicians and scientists across MD Anderson and the Texas Medical Center.
All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The fellow will receive individualized mentorship with opportunities to:
Gain advanced training in oral cancer survivorship and functional outcomes research
Develop expertise in the design and conduct of prospective clinical research, including participant screening, informed consent, protocol-driven data collection, longitudinal follow-up, and study coordination
Applicants must hold a PhD (or be ABD) in a relevant field such as rehabilitation sciences, communication sciences and disorders, public health, epidemiology, health services or outcomes research, behavioral sciences, or a related discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong quantitative research background and demonstrated interest or experience in cancer survivorship, functional outcomes, rehabilitation, or outcomes research.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
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MD Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX
MD Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX
MD Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX
MD Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX
MD Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX
MD Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX