The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center at Case 
Western Reserve University invites applications 
to its 2-3 year postdoctoral training program. 
This NCI-funded program is designed to prepare 
fellows for careers as independent investigators 
engaged in research on behavioral aspects of 
cancer prevention, detection, and control, 
including cancer care communication and decision 
making, cancer survivor quality of life, health 
services research, and cancer preventive service 
delivery in primary care and community settings, 
including smoking cessation interventions and 
outcomes. An additional strong focus area is 
psychosocial and health services research on 
aging and cancer. The career development program 
offers the following:

(1) A brief, intensive core curriculum of 
didactic seminars.
(2) An individualized longitudinal curriculum 
through relevant academic departments.
(3) Exposure to clinical oncology and basic 
cancer biology through didactic training and 
clinical rotations.
(4) Research experiences that expose fellows to a 
variety of research paradigms and disciplines.
(5) Multiple opportunities to conduct a mentored 
cancer prevention and control research project.

Stipends and research supply funds are highly 
competitive.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-- US citizenship or permanent residency.
-- Terminal degree (PhD, DNP, DPH or MD) in a 
social or behavioral science, public health, 
nursing, or medicine.
-- Demonstrated skills in research methods and 
biostatistics.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply, send the following materials-
(1) A recent Curriculum Vitae including previous 
research experience, both didactic and practical.
(2) A personal statement describing the reason 
for seeking research training, specific research 
interests, and career plans.
(3) At least 2 letters of recommendation, 
including one from the doctoral committee, 
chairperson/advisor or residency training 
director.
(4) Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent 
residency (green card).
(5) An electronic copy of your terminal degree.


Please address the letters to:

Julia H. Rose, PhD
Professor of Medicine - Geriatrics and Palliative Care
Bioethics and Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Center for Health Care Research and Policy
2500 MetroHealth Dr., Rm 245A
Cleveland, Ohio 44109-1998


Email the application materials to:

Margy Weinberg
margy.weinberg@case.edu

* Signed reference letters can be sent as PDF *