Burden of Urogenital Cancers in the United States
Call for Research Collaborators
2025-07-02
I am currently seeking a dedicated and qualified collaborator to join two manuscript projects on the burden of urological cancers—specifically, testicular and prostate cancers in the United States.
These projects are supervised by faculty members in the US, with the potential for co-supervision from colleagues in Canada and Europe. You will be directly mentored by me as the lead researcher (identity anonymized for now).
You may review my anonymized CV here.
We’re building a team that values collaborative mentorship with academic rigor. I’m looking for a research partner who embodies a mutual commitment to excellence and brings both independence and reliability to the work.
Required:
- Degree in medicine or public health (preferably completed).
- Strong understanding of health burden metrics: DALY, YLL, YLD, incidence, prevalence.
- At least 5 publications; first- or corresponding-authorship is highly valued.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality work on deadline.
- Skilled in scientific writing.
You will primarily contribute to the following:
- Drafting the Introduction and Discussion sections of the manuscripts.
- Supporting revisions during the peer-review process.
Regular communication is essential. I encourage thoughtful questions and constructive dialogue—it signals investment and engagement.
What You Can Expect From Me
- Second authorship on the manuscripts (4–6 total authors anticipated).
- Ongoing inclusion in future research efforts, pending a positive experience.
- A growth-focused partnership—I am committed to sharing knowledge and supporting your development, no matter the time investment.
While I uphold high standards, I aim to mentor with empathy and professionalism.
These projects analyze more than 14 million records using R, producing over 2,700 figures. A custom web-based application will host interactive visualizations that cannot be included in the manuscripts.
Below are a few representative outputs directly from the analysis:
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Figure 1: Trends in burden measures across high-income countries
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Geographic variation of DALY rates across U.S. states
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Prostate cancer DALY trends by age group in South Carolina
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Dynamic pyramid plot – Prostate cancer DALY rate in South Carolina
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Percent change in burden metrics since initial observation (sample table)
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State-level rankings of urological cancer burden
I’ve had the privilege of working with outstanding collaborators—and have also learned when to respectfully part ways when standards aren’t met.
This opportunity is best suited to those who appreciate clarity, structure, and mutual respect in scientific work. If you thrive under those conditions, I look forward to hearing from you.
In my opinion, these projects typically take no more than one month under standard conditions. So, I expect you to complete a quality draft of intro+discussion in no more than two weeks.
How to Apply
If you are interested in contributing to this research and believe you would be a good fit, please submit your credentials using the form below:
Submit Application
Please make sure to include your email address and Telegram ID so I can follow up. If another candidate is selected, I will inform you respectfully by email.
