Pre-Doctoral Clinical Research Fellowship at MSKCC

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences of Memorial Sloan-
Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC; www.mskcc.org) invites applications for a
part-time pre-doctoral clinical research fellowship in the behavioral
aspects of cancer prevention and control.

The position is supported by the
National Cancer Institute (NCI) and provides mentored training in cancer
control and prevention (smoking cessation) activities and quality of life
in cancer. The fellowship provides an excellent opportunity for research
career development in a healthcare setting. Current projects include a
randomized intervention trial using real-time data capture (RTDC)
methodology via handheld computers to promote presurgical smoking cessation
among newly diagnosed cancer patients, and a study of early adjustment and
quality of life in lung cancer patients treated surgically. Pre-doctoral
fellows actively participate in project development and implementation,
including data management, data analyses, and dissemination of findings via
professional presentations and manuscript preparation. Fellows also are
encouraged to attend weekly formal lectures and seminars and an advanced
colloquium in research design and statistical methods.

Stipends are highly competitive and benefits are excellent.
Conference/travel funds are provided. The ideal candidate should be
enrolled in graduate school and have completed at least one, preferably
two, years of graduate studies in psychology, public health, or a related
field. The position is part-time, with a minimum commitment of 15
hours/week. Strong interest in clinical research and solid computer and
quantitative skills preferred. We encourage pre-doctoral fellows to pursue
master’s theses and doctoral dissertations in related areas and provide
mentoring for completion of these and other academic requirements. Send
cover letter summarizing research interests/experiences, curriculum vitae
and three professional references to: Jamie Ostroff, Ph.D.
([email protected]) and/or Jack Burkhalter, Ph.D. ([email protected]),
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan-Kettering
Cancer Center, 641 Lexington Ave., 7th floor, New York, NY 10022.