{"id":73962,"date":"2026-09-01T16:36:03","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T16:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/postdoctoral-fellowship-in-obesity-related-cancer-prevention-research\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T20:22:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T00:22:27","slug":"postdoctoral-fellowship-in-obesity-related-cancer-prevention-research","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/postdoctoral-fellowship-in-obesity-related-cancer-prevention-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Postdoctoral Fellowship in Obesity-Related Cancer Prevention Research"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Postdoctoral Fellowship in Obesity-Related Cancer Prevention Research at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline: October 5, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fellowship Webpage: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdanderson.org\/education-training\/research-training\/postdoctoral-training\/postdoctoral-fellowships\/acres-homes-postdoc-fellowship-in-cancer-prevention.html\">https:\/\/www.mdanderson.org\/education-training\/research-training\/postdoctoral-training\/postdoctoral-fellowships\/acres-homes-postdoc-fellowship-in-cancer-prevention.html<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Are you passionate about cancer prevention, obesity research, and community-engaged science? The University of Texas <strong>MD Anderson Acres Homes Cancer Prevention Collaboration<\/strong> is seeking applicants for a funded <strong>Postdoctoral Fellowship in Obesity-Related Cancer Prevention Research<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This unique training opportunity prepares future leaders to address obesity-related cancers through research, intervention development, and community partnerships focused on populations facing persistent economic and health challenges.<\/p>\n<h3>What You&#8217;ll Do<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct mentored research with experts in cancer prevention and population sciences.<\/li>\n<li>Gain hands-on experience working with community partners.<\/li>\n<li>Learn research methods used to design and evaluate interventions that address obesity-related cancers.<\/li>\n<li>Develop skills in behavioral science, epidemiology, health promotion, health policy, biostatistics, economics, communication, and related disciplines.<\/li>\n<li>Build a strong foundation for a career in cancer prevention and obesity-related cancer research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Fellowship Support<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Salary starting at $64,000 per year<\/strong>, based on experience<\/li>\n<li>Up to <strong>one year of full-time support<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<li>Health insurance, paid holidays, and sick leave<\/li>\n<li>Additional funding for:\n<ul>\n<li>Conference travel<\/li>\n<li>Research supplies<\/li>\n<li>Books and software<\/li>\n<li>Professional development opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Eligibility<\/h3>\n<p>Applicants must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hold (or complete before fellowship start) a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree.<\/li>\n<li>Have training in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, behavioral or social sciences, health promotion, economics, communication, health services research, health policy, or a related field.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate a strong commitment to a career in cancer prevention and obesity-related cancer research.<\/li>\n<li>Reside in Texas at the start of the fellowship.<\/li>\n<li>Be eligible regardless of citizenship status (U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and visa holders are welcome to apply).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Fellowship Details<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Location: <strong>MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<li>Appointment: Up to one year<\/li>\n<li>Schedule: Full-time (40 hours\/week)<\/li>\n<li>Format: On-campus\/hybrid, depending on mentor approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Key Dates<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Application Opens:<\/strong> June 12, 2026<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> October 5, 2026 (11:59 PM CT)<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Selection Notifications:<\/strong> October 21, 2026<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Earliest Start Date:<\/strong> February 1, 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>TO APPLY FOLLOW THESE STEPS:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<strong>Visit the fellowship webpage for instructions and eligibility details<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdanderson.org\/education-training\/research-training\/postdoctoral-training\/postdoctoral-fellowships\/acres-homes-postdoc-fellowship-in-cancer-prevention.html\">https:\/\/www.mdanderson.org\/education-training\/research-training\/postdoctoral-training\/postdoctoral-fellowships\/acres-homes-postdoc-fellowship-in-cancer-prevention.html<\/a>. \u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Complete the SLATE application at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.mdanderson.org\/search\/jobdetails\/postdoctoral-fellow---cancer-prevention-training-program\/7aaf17ce-a96c-4d0a-9278-6b65e8c9411e?ejd=Default.\">https:\/\/jobs.mdanderson.org\/search\/jobdetails\/postdoctoral-fellow&#8212;cancer-prevention-training-program\/7aaf17ce-a96c-4d0a-9278-6b65e8c9411e?ejd=Default.<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Questions? 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