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Posted July 28, 2026

NCI Cancer Prevention Postdoctoral Fellow

Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States 02163 Full Time
Reference: 286108167
Harvard University



Position
Details

Title NCI Cancer Prevention Postdoctoral Fellow
School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Department/Area Social & Behavioral Sciences
Position Description
The Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health’s Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the The Harvard Cancer Consortium Program invite applications for a joint post-doctoral fellowship in cancer prevention and control. The postdoctoral research fellowships, which begin in September 2027, are funded for two years and do not result in a degree. The program’s objective is to train researchers in the design and evaluation of cancer prevention and control. Applicants may work in any area related to cancer prevention. Broad interests in cancer prevention are welcome, although we especially encourage applications in cancer-focused implementation science, global cancer, cancer health disparities, and health communications. Please note that this fellowship is funded by a federal grant and post-doctoral positions are funding dependent.

For more information, visit: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/cancer-prevention-fellowship/
Basic Qualifications
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Applicants for the post-doctoral position should have a doctoral degree in the Social and Behavioral Sciences (e.g. sociology, psychology, economics); epidemiology; biostatistics; decision sciences; nutrition; nursing; genetics; education; or a degree in medicine or related fields.
Additional Qualifications
Evidence of strong training in cancer prevention-relevant topics and productivity appropriate for career level is highly desired.
Special Instructions
Please scan copies of your official transcripts from all colleges attended and upload as a single PDF in the Transcript section. GRE scores should be uploaded as a supporting document in the Other section. Should you need to explain any unusual circumstances regarding your GRE scores or transcripts, please upload an explanation in the Note section.
Contact Information
Should you have any questions, please email us at the address below. No phone calls please.
Contact Email [email protected]
Salary Range
$64,000-65,000
Minimum Number of References Required 2
Maximum Number of References Allowed 3
Keywords
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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please provide a brief, specific description of your professional and academic interests, and explain why participation in the program would advance these interests (500 words or fewer).

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Have you spoken to a faculty member or identified a faculty member with whom you would like to work while in the program? If so, please explain. (Please limit your response to 100 words or less.)

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * As defined in the NIH guidelines on encouraging diversity, do you consider yourself an individual coming from disadvantaged backgrounds (e.g. first generation college student; lived in rural or medically underserved area; received SNAP, free or reduced lunch assistance, and/or Federal Pell grants; were homeless or in foster care)? Learn more about the NIH guidelines: https://extramural-diversity.nih.gov/diversity-matters/disadvantaged-backgrounds
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * How did you hear about the program?
    • Harvard ARIeS Website
    • Harvard School of Public Health Website
    • HERC
    • Informational Webinar
    • Recommendation from Faculty/Colleague
    • Search Engine
    • Social Media
    • Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Other
  4. Transcript
Optional Documents
  1. Other Statement




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