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Position Summary

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Ying Liu with a focus on cancer health disparities and health service research in the Division of Public Health Sciences at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Ying Liu and join a research team with multidisciplinary expertise, including cancer epidemiology, social epidemiology, cancer health disparity, health service research, cancer-related health behaviors, clinical cancer treatment, and Geographic Information Systems. The ongoing projects are funded by the NIH to elucidate the modifiable factors across patient, provider, neighborhood, and health policy levels that are associated with cancer treatment and outcomes in African American patients and low-income patients.

Information on being a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/ .

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs and carries out advanced analyses of population-based data.
• Evaluates research findings and presents results at meetings.
• Publishes results in scientific journals.
• Works in a cooperative manner with other members of the supervisor’s research group.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Maintains conformity with ethical standards in research.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.
• Strong research experience demonstrated by publications in scientific journals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent skills in data analysis, manuscript writing, and communication.
• Training and/or research experience in public health, epidemiology, health disparity, and/or health service research is highly desirable.

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Applicant Special Instructions

Applications should include (1) a cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) a list of three references (contact information); and (4) two to three relevant publications/manuscripts. The cover letter should describe research interests, and how this position aligns with the research and career goals. Please email the application documents to Dr. Ying Liu (yliu3@wustl.edu ). 

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu  or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.