The R25T Cancer Prevention and Control Fellowship Program has been funded by the National Cancer Institute since 1998. The program supports 4-6 postdoctoral fellows annually. The primary goal of this training program is to prepare scientists and clinicians to conduct cancer prevention research with interdisciplinary teams. The R25T Fellowship Program was developed to train qualified candidates in a diverse experiential environment within the University of Arizona Cancer Prevention and Control Program (CPC) at the Arizona Cancer Center (AZCC).
The AZCC R25T Fellowship Program is directed by David S. Alberts, M.D., Iman Hakim M.D., Ph.D., and Elena Martinez, Ph.D. Fellows, selected from a range of primary disciplines relevant to cancer prevention and control (CPC), will be grounded in a multidisciplinary approach through formal coursework, seminar series, workshops, conferences, interactions with mentors, and activities focused on the fellow’s primary research project. The training program includes clear primary and secondary scientific and academic goals, constructive scientific criticism from top-level mentors, and support for presentation and publication of results. Each fellow has a mentoring team and mentoring plan in place to ensure future success in academic research. R25T Program mentors each have extensive training and research experience and offer fellows the necessary direction to successfully complete a mentored research project and ultimately establish a CPC career. Primary mentors all hold the rank of Full Professor and participate as principal investigators on a number of externally funded research projects. In addition to the mentoring team, the AZCC R25T Program has an Advisory Committee that provides an additional level of mentoring and training oversight. This committee periodically reviews the progress of each fellow and provides recommendations and guidance to further support research and career progression. Upon completion of the AZCC R25T Program, fellows are positioned to be competitive for grant funding and as future leaders in the field of cancer prevention and control.
**Now Accepting Applications**
Genetic and Molecular Epidemiology
The AZCC Cancer Prevention and Control Program is seeking applications for postdoctoral research training in the area of genetic and molecular epidemiology. The position is funded through the R25 Training Grant supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The goal of the R25 Training Grant is to train successful researchers in the field of cancer prevention and control.
Working closely with senior investigators, the fellow will participate in ongoing NIH/NCI funded projects to develop his/her own clinical/translational research. Current research interests of faculty involved in this program include genetic pathway analyses, gene-lifestyle factor interactions, and dietary intake related to the development of colorectal adenomas, the precursors to colorectal cancer. The successful candidate will be grounded in a multidisciplinary approach to cancer prevention and control through formal coursework, seminar series, conferences, and interactions with scientific mentors. Among the attractions of this position are the potential to work with top level scientists in genetic/molecular epidemiology and to interact with a wide array of scientists from various disciplines, including basic and population sciences from a number of departments and colleges in the University of Arizona. Candidates must be willing to work independently as well as in a team setting. The training program includes clear primary and secondary scientific and academic goals, constructive scientific criticism from top-level mentors, and support for presentation and publication of results. Experience in preparation of manuscripts and grants is desirable.
Eligibility and Application Guidelines
Eligible candidates are U.S. citizens/permanent residents who have completed doctoral-level training (e.g. PhD, PharmD, MD, DrPH or equivalent).
Applications must include the following materials:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Summary of Research Goals (maximum two pages)
- Three Letters of Reference
- Graduate School Transcripts
- UA Biographical Information Form
- Research Proposal (typically the final step in the application process)
To initiate an application, please e-mail your current CV to cespinoza@azcc.arizona.edu and complete the UA application form at uacareertrack.com job#42570.
For more information, please contact Crystal Espinoza, R25T Program Coordinator, at cespinoza@azcc.arizona.edu or (520)626-7517. This position is open until filled.