Post Doctoral Scholar - Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Position Summary

This program provides multidisciplinary training across the full spectrum of cancer prevention and control, including cancer risk, epidemiology (such as tobacco-related research), and health outcomes. The goal of the program is to prepare the next generation of independent cancer researchers through mentorship, collaborative research, and career development opportunities. Trainees will benefit from a strong research infrastructure, diverse expertise, and a collaborative scientific environment.

Job Requirements

Requires a Doctoral degree, MD, DO, DVM, DDS, or PhD. Physician-scientists currently in or having completed clinical training are especially encouraged to apply.

The Ohio State University is a dynamic community of diverse resources, where opportunity thrives and where individuals transform themselves and the world.

The Ohio State University is one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive public universities and a top employer in Ohio.

As one of only 57 designated comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute is dedicated to the creation of knowledge in laboratory, clinical and population-based cancer research. We apply those discoveries to develop more effective approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and therapies – providing tomorrow’s standard of care today. A Cancer-Free World Begins Here.

The OSUCCC – James is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities. is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities.

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Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.