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Mentor: Hsiao-Lan Wang, Ph.D., Department of Nursing Family, Community, & Health Systems
"Implementing and Evaluating Interventions designed to Address Post-Treatment Physical and Psychological Symptoms in Cancer Populations"
The School of Nursing invites applications for an immediate position as a full-time postdoctoral fellow to join the Wang Lab, a leader in innovative, behavioral intervention research targeting physical and mental health in cancer populations. This fellowship offers a unique opportunity for a motivated early-career researcher to engage with state-of-the-art projects that integrate gaming technology and telehealth platforms to promote lifestyle changes and improve quality of life in adults with a history of cancer.
Under the mentorship of Dr. Wang, the postdoctoral researcher will collaborate on federally funded studies with a focus on implementing and evaluating interventions designed to address post-treatment physical and psychological symptoms. Our projects are grounded in Social Cognitive Theory and adaptive exercise principles, aiming to enhance engagement and long-term adherence among cancer survivors. The position offers a comprehensive experience in intervention co-development, advanced data analysis, manuscript preparation, and grant writing.
The fellow will be part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team that includes experts in psychology, nursing, public health, and gerontology. They will have access to extensive resources within UAB, including the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences, and collaborative opportunities across campus.
Responsibilities include:
- Quantitative and recruitment data management for ongoing NIH-funded studies
- Conducting and analyzing quantitative data
- Preparation of conference presentations and travel for dissemination
- Contribution to scientific manuscripts as a lead and co-author
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD in nursing or a health-related field obtained within the past two years
- Background in behavioral science, cancer survivorship, or health intervention studies
- Proficiency in data analysis, scientific writing, and effective communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented, interdisciplinary environment
- Demonstrated interest and experience in behavioral research on cancer
- Commitment to advancing health disparities within research settings
- Experience managing quantitative data and conducting statistical analyses
Benefits: This position provides salary and benefits aligned with NIH and UAB guidelines for postdoctoral fellows. UAB also supports career development through grant submissions, travel funds, and access to seminars and workshops.
Application: Interested candidates should submit a CV, a 1–2-page statement of research interests, and contact information for three references. For inquiries, please contact Hsiao-Lan Wang (
About our Postdoc Office
UAB is committed to the development and success of outstanding postdoctoral scientists. Here at UAB, nearly 300 postdoctoral fellows are training currently in a variety of disciplines. Competitive postdoc awards are available including internships, grant incentives, funds to enhance education and collaboration outside UAB, and teaching opportunities at local universities. There is also a Postdoc Research Day with monetary awards. The Office of Postdoctoral Education strongly encourages UAB research mentors to follow the National Research Service Award stipend level guidelines, and postdoctoral scholars qualify for health, life, and other insurances. They also have the right to participate in the university’s 403(b) program and enjoy vacation, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, and other benefits.
About the University
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches, and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has — for more than five decades — produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service. UAB was ranked #1 in the United States, and in the top 10 worldwide, in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2018 Young University Rankings.
Spanning more than 100 city blocks, UAB is the state of Alabama’s largest single employer with nearly 28,000 employees and has an annual, state-wide economic impact of $12.1 billion. U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 “America’s Best Graduate Schools” ranks 16 UAB graduate programs among the nation’s top 25 and eight UAB specialties were ranked among the nation’s top 50 in the magazine’s 2022-2023 Best Hospitals report. UAB research grants and awards are at a record high, totaling $715 million in FY22 — a 50% increase over the past five years. UAB ranks 33rd among all universities in federal research funding and 17th among public universities. UAB's NIH funding continues to grow among peer institutions in the Southeast and beyond, with the university ranking 25th among all universities in NIH funding and 11th among public universities.
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