Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Cancer Prevention and Control

Seeking postdoctoral fellowship applicants with an interest in cancer prevention and control to join diverse team of multidisciplinary researchers in the Division of Public Health Sciences and Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University in St. Louis. We welcome applicants from a range of disciplines. Our multidisciplinary faculty conducts world-leading research on a wide range of health issues and leads community education and outreach to prevent cancer and other diseases, promote population health, and improve quality and access to health care in Missouri and beyond. Engaging populations underrepresented in research and addressing cancer disparities are priorities in the work we do.

The Division has a diverse range of NIH funded projects and faculty mentors—to see the full range, consult our website. While we welcome applicants in any relevant research area, these are the highest priorities for the Training Program:
• Cancer Disparities and Health Equity
• Community-based and Community-engaged Research
• Cancer Epidemiology
• Implementation Science
• Shared Decision Making
• Social Determinants of Health

Eligibility: PhD, DrPH, MD, or other doctoral degree in a public health related discipline, or a doctoral degree in another discipline with an interest in public health research. T32 Applicants are limited to United States citizens, non-citizen nationals, or must be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and possess registration requirements.

Washington University School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly welcome applications from first generation college graduates and other backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical sciences.

Washington University offers excellent benefits. Support for tuition, books, software, conference travel, and research is available. Postdoc positions are partially funded by a T32 grant (T32CA190194) from the NCI, with annual stipend starting at $54,835, depending on experience, for up to 3 years. Our vibrant cohorts of postdoctoral fellows will find dedicated mentoring and career development. Our trainees have a strong record of funding and finding faculty positions following their postdoc. You’ll find ample opportunities to collaborate with investigators from a range of disciplines.

Send inquiries to: Dr. Aimee James and Dr. Graham Colditz, Training Directors, at [email protected] and [email protected]

To apply: send an application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, and professional reference list by email to [email protected]

Associate Director for Cancer Control and Population Sciences

The Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center (HMNCC) invites applications from qualified candidates focused on the development and expansion of the current cancer control research program. The Associate Director for Cancer Control and Population Sciences is a senior Executive Leader within HMNCC and will report directly to the Director of the Cancer Center. The search committee seeks extramurally funded (preferably from the National Cancer Institute) researcher, with established expertise in the field of cancer focused epidemiological and/or population-science based research, e.g. molecular epidemiology, behavioral science, data sciences, outcomes/disparities research, or population health research. The role will focus their primary effort on creating a cancer control research strategic plan, in cohesion with the HMNCC Executive Leadership team, linked to existing Community Outreach & Engagement efforts, and recruiting a cohesive team of investigators focused on the implementation of the proposed research initiatives. Candidates must have a, MD/PhD, or PhD degree with a track record of sustained and ongoing funded research program, an outstanding record of collaborative cancer research-related activities, and record of participation in educational programs and mentorship. Faculty opportunities are available at the ranks of Associate or Full Professor.

The Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center attracts top talent from across the nation and provides competitive start-up packages with a strong commitment to programmatic development, and recruitment of future faculty. Faculty members will benefit from highly collaborative research environment, state of the art research building, infrastructure, and core services; these research facilities are housed adjacent to multi-disciplinary inpatient and outpatient cancer related clinical areas providing the opportunity for translational research. Primary appointment will be in the Houston Methodist Academic Institute, with an appointment at Weill Cornell Medical College upon additional approval.
To apply, please include the following with your application, and send via email to: [email protected]
– Cover Letter highlighting accomplishments and research interests
– Curriculum Vitae with funding and publication list

To apply, please include the following with your application, and send via email to: [email protected]

Postdoctoral research in Cancer Epidemiology

Seeking a talented and highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to collaborate on research aimed at reducing the burden of breast cancer, particularly for racial/ethnic minorities, through precision prevention approaches. The postdoctoral fellow will work under the direct supervision of Dr. Anne Marie McCarthy, a cancer epidemiologist at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Informatics. Projects will cover topic areas including breast cancer risk prediction, integration of genetics into breast cancer prevention, evaluation of novel imaging biomarkers of breast cancer risk, personalized screening, and racial disparities in breast cancer. Flexible start date.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in epidemiology, biostatistics or a related field. Knowledge and experience with cancer and/or genetic epidemiology research, strong publication record, excellent communication, presentation and writing skills. Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter via email.

Anne Marie McCarthy, ScM PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics (DBEI)
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
833 Blockley Hall, 423 Guardian Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6021
[email protected]

Professor - Public Health Sciences

Professor – Public Health Sciences

Professor and Chief of the PHS Division of Health Services and Behavioral Research (tenure-eligible)

The Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) in the Penn State College of Medicine is seeking applicants to fill a tenure-eligible position at the rank of Professor. The successful candidate will also be appointed Chief of the Division of Health Services and Behavioral Research.

The PHS mission is to advance health through the design, conduct and analysis of population-based biomedical research (including clinical trials, observational research, health services research, and regulatory and translational science), the support of basic science and clinical research, the education of future generations of health professionals, and the active engagement of the community to improve health and well-being.

PHS consists of four academic divisions, namely, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Health Services and Behavioral Research, and Clinical Informatics Research. There are more than 60 PHS faculty members (35 tenured/tenure-eligible) and more than 70 support staff members. PHS provides a strong infrastructure for its faculty members and the broader College and Penn State Health in the areas of biostatistics, study design, data management, research computing, project management, and finance and administration. PHS offers six graduate programs, namely, PhD in Epidemiology, PhD in Biostatistics, Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Research, and Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security with an option in Public Health Preparedness, as well as several Graduate Certificate programs.

The Chief of the Division of Health Services and Behavioral Research will be responsible for the academic development of the Division and its faculty members with respect to research and education. The Health Services and Behavioral Research Division consists of 28 faculty members. Research expertise includes research on the organization, financing, delivery, and quality of health care services. Current faculty members have particular expertise in the design of health surveys and the analysis of large datasets. Division faculty members are also integrally involved in the management of several of our graduate programs.

Candidate requirements:

• PhD with training and experience in health services or behavioral research that is applicable to biomedical research
• Strong record of scholarly activity consistent with a faculty rank of Professor, including extramural grant funding as Principal Investigator
• Experience mentoring junior faculty members
• Experience teaching and advising students at the graduate and professional level
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong commitment to diversity

The Penn State College of Medicine is located in Hershey, PA, near the state capital of Harrisburg. Large metropolitan areas are within a few hours of driving, such as Philadelphia (1.5 hours), Baltimore (1.5 hours), New York City (2.5 hours), Washington DC (2.5 hours), and Pittsburgh (3.5 hours). Harrisburg International Airport and AMTRAK are located less than ten miles away.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and credentials. Candidates should apply and submit a letter of application to include a statement of current and future research interests, curriculum vitae, and names with contact information for three professional references.

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Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State’s historic mission. Just as we are committed to being a diverse educational environment, we also are committed to being a diverse working community. As such, we endeavor to be a mixture of cultural backgrounds, life experiences, individual perspectives, and numerous other characteristics that add variety and vitality to the workplace. We embrace individual uniqueness and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

EEO is the Law

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/3852900

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Associate Director, Community Outreach and Engagement

Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Associate Director, Community Outreach and Engagement
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas

This is an unparalleled opportunity to serve as an integral leader within the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, leading the growth of research, outreach and engagement efforts during a period of innovation, transformative change and energetic pursuit of NCI designation.

The Associate Director, Community Outreach and Engagement will have access to substantial resources including an endowed chair and multiple year support to conduct transdisciplinary research focused on the unique cancer burdens of Arkansas in the areas of health disparities, community outreach and engagement, and implementation science.

The Opportunity
Reporting to the UAMS Vice Chancellor/Cancer Institute Director, Michael Birrer, MD, PhD, the Associate Director will lead all community outreach and engagement activities, including the management of the statewide navigation program, mobile screening efforts, clinical trials involvement, and research, focused on cancer burdens and disparities critical to the catchment area. Additionally, the Associate Director will hold a faculty position in a department in one of the UAMS colleges including medicine, pharmacy, nursing, health professions, and public health.

The Ideal Candidate
The Associate Director will be a progressive and visionary leader with contributions in community advocacy, teaching and service that show a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity and will have a successful funding record in one of the areas of community engagement, health disparities, population science, cancer epidemiology, and/or implementation science research. The AD must be eligible for academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or above, with an MD, MD/PhD, PhD or comparable degree in a relevant field, and an understanding of community outreach and engagement, particularly in underserved populations.

The Organization
The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is focused on delivering cancer care to underserved populations throughout the entire State of Arkansas. A joint venture with Baptist Health and the recent addition of the first-ever Proton Center in the State is evidence of UAMS’ commitment to growth and innovation in providing excellent cancer care to the community. In a team science environment, the Institute’s 170+ members conduct outstanding cancer research in multiple scientific programs and support a robust clinical trials infrastructure with ~270 cancer clinical trials. The Institute has six institutional shared resource facilities, including the IDeA National Resource for Quantitative Proteomics which provides protein identification, mapping of post-translational modifications, global proteomics, and quantitative comparison of proteins in biological samples, and has recently hired 21 laboratory-based cancer researchers. UAMS is one of 57 institutions with an NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award, which supports translational research and creates a supportive environment that synergizes with the Cancer Institute to promote transdisciplinary research. UAMS researchers also lead five NIH-funded Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE’s), with three having ongoing cancer focused research activities. UAMS faculty work in collaboration with Arkansas Children’s Hospital and its Research Institute, including a USDA-funded nutrition center, to address pediatric cancer-related clinical care and research.

The Region
Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas and a bustling urban center located along the south bank of the Arkansas River, surrounded by state and national parks, beautiful lakes, clear streams, waterfalls, caverns, mountains and trails, golf courses and historic scenic drives. The city offers friendly residents, beautiful scenery, museums, art and other cultural events and features a revitalized downtown anchored by a beautifully restored performance hall, along with parks, bike paths and walking trails along the riverfront. Arkansas has four distinct seasons and is part of the Sun Belt, making it a popular destination for active professionals and growing families.

Nominations are greatly appreciated and may be sent to:
Bernard Godley, MD, PhD, MBA, Lead Physician Executive
c/o Charlotte Tinsley, Consultant
AMN Healthcare, Leadership Solutions/Academics – Physician and Leadership Search
Email: [email protected]

*UAMS is an inclusive Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence.

Open Rank, Tenure-Track Faculty Positions Available

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Cancer Disparities and Health Equity
We seek a cancer disparities and health equity researcher with a productive and transformative research agenda to eliminate disparities and promote health equity in cancer prevention and control in New Jersey. We seek candidates with expertise in community intervention trials, dissemination and implementation science, and/or cancer care delivery research in underserved populations in which cancer disparities exist. The successful candidate will have NIH-funded, cancer focused research or very strong potential for such funding and engage in cancer disparities research. The selected individual will also be inspired to capitalize on opportunities for transdisciplinary collaborations. For more information and to apply, please visit https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/138900

Cancer Epidemiology and Health Outcomes
We seek a cancer epidemiology and health outcomes researcher with interest in cancer health disparities and/or survivorship. The successful candidate will have NIH-funding (or strong potential) in cancer focused research; have a sustained focus on cancer epidemiology and/or health outcomes research and survivorship, be motivated to contribute to a vibrant and collaborative environment of scholars from the basic, clinical and populations sciences; and interest and experience in mentoring students and/or junior faculty. Preference will be given to candidates with a deep understanding of and commitment to cancer health disparities and in the conduct of transdisciplinary research. For more information and to apply, please visit https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/137666

The Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey has exceptional research resources including the New Jersey State Cancer Registry, ORIEN (Oncology Research Information Exchange Network), and shared resources including: 1) Biometrics, 2) Population Research Support, 3) Genomics; 4) Biomedical Informatics; 5) Biospecimen Repository and Histopathology Service; and 6) Metabolomics. The tenure track positions are open rank and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Opportunity exists for joint academic appointments in Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Rutgers School of Public Health.

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey is the state’s only NCI designated comprehensive cancer center, and a consortium cancer center that includes faculty members from across Rutgers University including Rutgers Robert Wood Medical School, Rutgers School of Public Health, and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, as well as Princeton University. New Brunswick, NJ is a prime central northeast location, famous for our beaches and surrounding landscape perfect for skiing and hiking. We are also easily accessible to Manhattan, Newark Airport, and Philadelphia by public transportation. Visit us at www.cinj.org

For questions on this position or to learn more about our available positions, please contact the Rutgers Cancer Institute Faculty Recruitment Office at [email protected]

Tenured Professor, Zuckerman Family Endowed Chair and Director, Zuckerman Family Center for Prevention and Health Promotion

The University of Arizona invites applications for the position of Tenured Professor, Zuckerman Family Endowed Chair and Director, Zuckerman Family Center for Prevention and Health Promotion. The faculty member will serve as the Director of the Zuckerman Family Center for Prevention & Health Promotion (ZFCPHP), Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health (MEZCOPH) at the University of Arizona (UArizona). The selected candidate will provide leadership to the ZFCPHP, setting the mission, vision and corresponding activities of this university center while also serving as the Zuckerman Endowed Chair in Health Promotion Sciences (HPS) and supporting the research, teaching, and service missions of the Department. To learn more about ZFCPHP, please see our website: https://zfcphp.arizona.edu/. The successful candidate is expected to lead the ZFCPHP and service the department in all aspects of academic activities.
We are seeking an exceptional community-oriented researcher and service leader with established expertise in health promotion and wellness, broadly defined. The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated ability to lead a productive and collaborative funded research program, and strategically advance community impact through visionary community outreach while also demonstrating teaching excellence within the university setting. At UArizona, we value our inclusive climate, and we seek individuals who have experience working with diverse students, colleagues, and communities.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! For more information about working at the University of Arizona, please see https://talent.arizona.edu.

Review of candidates begins March 1, 2023. For a detailed position description and application instructions visit: https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/12551?c=arizona

Project coordinator in population health

We seek a highly motivated individual to join our productive team at the UCLA Center for Cancer Prevention and Control Research (CPCR) as a project coordinator. Our team is located on the University of California Los Angeles campus in Westwood and performs health systems and population health research to improve the uptake of cancer screening and surveillance.

The project coordinator’s primary responsibilities will be related to a recently funded National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Cancer Institute (NCI) R01 award that aims to implement and evaluate a multilevel health system intervention. The intervention uses artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and electronic health record optimization to improve care for UCLA Health patients at elevated risk for colorectal cancer. The multidisciplinary research team includes experts in implementation science, informatics, qualitative research methods, statistics, and cost-effectiveness. The project coordinator will manage research activities that include: qualitative interviews; quantitative data collection from medical records; intervention implementation; maintaining detailed and accurate documentation of all research project activities; developing agendas, presentations and supporting documentation for research team meetings; maintaining all necessary UCLA IRB approvals; drafting progress and annual reports required by the funding agency; and actively participating in the development of presentations and manuscripts for academic and community audiences.

This individual will be imbedded in our active and collegial research center comprised of UCLA faculty in epidemiology, health services research, and implementation science in addition to junior team members, undergraduate students and graduate students from the UCLA schools of medicine and public health.

Additional opportunities in this position will include authoring papers (including first-author), training and experience in grant preparation, and participation in other research projects as needed in our Center. The scholar will also have full access to several mentors and field experts in the schools of public health and medicine. Ideal candidates for this role will have a strong interest in cancer prevention, a Master’s or PhD in health services research or a related field, and prior experience with electronic health records and patients.

Type of Supervision Received/Exercised:
Individual must work with a high level of independence to carry out the responsibilities of the position, exercising independent judgment to set work priorities, identify problems, recommend solutions and meet program goals. Supervision is provided by the PI with consultation and guidance provided on a bi-weekly basis and as needed.

Required for applicants:
-MPH or PhD
-Qualitative (at least some) and quantitative research experience.
-Health system experience
-Ability to live and work in Los Angeles, California

Please apply here:

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Molecular Epidemiology)

Position Summary

We invite talented post-doctoral candidates to apply for a position in Dr. Adetunji Toriola’s molecular epidemiology Lab (www.toriolalab.org). The candidate will play a critical role in determining molecular drivers of breast cancer development in premenopausal women to identify biomarkers relevant to breast cancer prevention with the goal of informing personalized breast cancer prevention. The candidate will participate in projects on multi-omics data analysis integrated with breast imaging data to provide in-depth understanding of the determinants of mammographic breast density and breast cancer. 

Successful applicants will be joining a vibrant cohort of postdoctoral fellows across the Division of Public Health Sciences. The division has a strong mentoring and career development program with a track record of successfully placing trainees. Our multidisciplinary faculty conducts world-leading research on a wide range of health issues and leads community education and outreach to prevent cancer and other diseases, promote population health, and improve quality and access to healthcare in Missouri and beyond.

Information on being a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Develops hypotheses and evaluates research questions on breast cancer prevention, with a focus on premenopausal women.
Analyzes datasets to determine the associations of molecular and genomic markers with mammographic breast density and breast cancer development.
Prepares and submits results of research in internal seminars, national scientific meetings, and journals.
Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
Trains graduate students in the lab on the application of epidemiological methods and principles to address research questions.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.
Background in epidemiology and/or genomic data analysis.

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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AT NIH

The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) Division of Intramural Research (DIR) is committed to supporting the next generation of researchers and diversifying the biomedical research workforce. We are seeking one full-time postdoctoral fellow to join the Health Equity and Decision Sciences (HEADS) research laboratory at DIR. The HEADS research lab strives to improve minority health by using novel quantitative and qualitative methods to support decisions that will lead to equitable health outcomes at individual, interpersonal, community, and societal levels.

Benefits
• Opportunities to work closely with world class researchers at NIMHD and NIH.
• Hands-on training, classes, and seminars on epidemiologic methods, statistical analyses, and health disparities research.
• Professional and career development activities: Attendance at national/international conferences; Access to NIH career services.
• Eligibility for NIH Academy program focused on health disparities.
• Dedicated time to work on postdoc career development award applications.

Duties
• Assist and develop research questions related to decision sciences and cancer health disparities.
• Obtain multidisciplinary training and mentorship at NIH.
• Develop a K-series or similar grant proposal.
• Attend 2+ conferences a year to present research and network.

Eligibility
Candidates must have completed a PhD. in decision sciences, health services research, health economics/pharmacoeconomics, biostatistics, systems engineering, applied mathematics, epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, or a closely related field.

*Applicants may be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or foreign national.

Duration
Full-time, 2- to 3-year appointment with year-to-year renewal up to five years based on satisfactory performance. Travel funds will be provided.

To apply please submit:
• Curriculum vitae.
• Two-page synopsis of research interest, including a brief description of career plans related to decision sciences and health disparities.
• Three representative publications or working papers.
• Three letters of recommendation.

Email applications to [email protected] with subject line: Last name, First name, Postdoc application

DHHS, NIH and NIMHD are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Interested applicants are encouraged to email Dr. Jinani Jayasekera at [email protected] for more information.