Post Doctoral Scholar - Cancer Center

Post Doctoral Scholar – Cancer Center

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Public Health Sciences, and the new laboratory of Cheryl Thompson, PhD, Professor, and Associate Director for Population Sciences at the Penn State Cancer Institute, in Hershey PA is seeking a post doctoral scholar.

Projects will involve the study of genetic and environmental factors associated with cancer incidence and mortality, with a particular focus on environmental carcinogens and epigenetic markers in tumors and cancer disparities.

The lab will largely use archival human tumor tissue samples, blood samples, clinical data and some lifestyle risk factor data, as well as publicly available datasets. We will also measure biomarkers of exposure to environmental contaminants and incorporate geospatial techniques to correlate with environmental contaminants at location of residence.

Candidates should be highly motivated, a keen attention to detail and following protocols, have a PhD or equivalent, and possess a strong background in population science/ epidemiology and data analysis. Specific experience and skills in the analysis of genomic data, including SNP data and methylation array data, is preferred. Prior experience with basic laboratory techniques is desirable. The candidate should be capable of designing and analyzing experiments consistent with the broad thematic goals of the research program. The candidate should have quality publications in nationally recognized journals, be fluent in English, and interested and motivated to contribute to grant-writing and supervision of research associates and students as the laboratory expands.

This is a limited-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire.

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

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, 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.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, 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.

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Cancer Center for Health Equity Cluster Hire

Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Health
Faculty Positions in Center for Cancer Health Equity

The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC) at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, PA and the Center for Health Equity at SKCC is excited to announce new population science tenure-track faculty positions.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a distinguished and diverse faculty. Successful candidates must demonstrate a record of research excellence appropriate to their rank as well as the ability and willingness to mentor doctoral and/or post-doctoral trainees interested in health equity in cancer. The new faculty will become core faculty members in the Cancer Risk and Control program in the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, currently made up of a group of 37 faculty members from 15 departments across Jefferson and Drexel. We are open to negotiating joint appointments with Drexel University, thanks to a newly-revised consortium agreement between Jefferson and Drexel focused on cancer research.

These positions will form a new faculty cluster focused on Cancer Health Equity, and will include up to three tenure-track faculty members in addition to the existing faculty on the two campuses focused on disparities and equity. In addition to generous start-up packages offered to potential applicants, there will be additional infrastructure support for cross-school collaborations in the newly established Center for Cancer Health Equity.

Qualifications:
Applicants should have expertise focused on structural racism, disparities, and the impact on cancer-related outcomes; healthcare access and associated policies, how structural racism is measured; or interest in how interventions and/or policy changes can be used to create racially just and equitable cancer health outcomes.

We are particularly interested in investigators (PhD, DrPH, MD, DO, or MD/PhD) with research expertise in the following areas:
• Molecular epidemiology
• Social epidemiology
• Biostatistics
• Informatics
• Bioinformatics

Preference will be given to investigators focused on SKCC catchment area priorities including breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, multiple myeloma, and colorectal cancer. Established investigators with a track record of NCI grant funding as well as early-stage investigators with K99/R00 support are encouraged to apply.

The Center for Cancer Health Equity is a developing entity, focused on quantitative approaches to assess the confluence of issues, both structural and social that lead to inequities in cancer health outcomes. The Center will provide infrastructure including access to EPIC-derived cohorts from 18 hospitals, quantitative staff, post-doctoral scholars, and the opportunity to advise PhD students from Drexel School of Public Health programs.

The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC) is an NCI-designated consortium cancer center that includes researchers from Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel University. Recruited faculty will be provided generous start-up funds, a competitive salary, and modern facilities, along with administrative and infrastructure services. Further details can be found at: https://sidneykimmelcancercenter.jeffersonhealth.org/research.html

The SKCC at Jefferson Health is located in the heart of Philadelphia, a vibrant urban cultural environment with an abundance of opportunities for professional and social interactions. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans. Jefferson seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community engagement has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

Qualified applicants should submit a single PDF file containing a C.V., contact information for three references, a research statement, and a Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (1 page). For the latter Statement, please outline your skills, experience, and perspective regarding your contributions to advance institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Inquiries and expressions of interest should be directed to:
[email protected]

Postdoctoral fellowship in decision modeling and cancer control at Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School

The Division of General Pediatrics at Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a highly motivated and capable decision scientist, epidemiologist or outcomes researcher with an interest in cancer prevention and survivorship. The fellow will work on several NCI-funded projects across the cancer continuum, focusing primarily on childhood cancer and breast cancer. The work will entail using simulation models and conducting comparative and cost-effectiveness analyses to provide insight on important clinical and policy questions surrounding cancer control and disparities in high-risk populations. Leading original analyses and manuscripts, career development, and transition towards an independent research career will be the main areas of emphasis. The fellow will join a stimulating, interdisciplinary research environment with the opportunity to attend seminars, colloquia, and other regularly scheduled research activities at Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and partnering institutions.

Minimum qualifications
• PhD, ScD or an equivalent doctoral degree in decision science, epidemiology, health services research, applied mathematics, computer science, or related quantitative field
• Experience working with microsimulation models in general programming languages, such as C++, Java or R
• Experience with model development and parameterization, economic evaluation and outcomes research
• Familiarity and interest in cancer prevention, treatment and survivorship
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with teams

Start Date
• January or May 2023 (flexible)

Additional Details
• The fellowship is a one-year, full-time commitment, renewable for a second year upon mutual consent. There will be opportunities for the fellow to write and submit his/her individual grant applications (e.g., career development grant) and develop new projects. The fellow will have a Harvard Medical School postdoctoral appointment.

How To Apply
Interested candidates should contact Dr. Jennifer Yeh with any questions and submit their CV, a detailed cover letter, one writing sample, and two academic references to [email protected].

Jennifer M. Yeh, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Harvard Medical School & Boston Children’s Hospital
[email protected]

Scientist, Epidemiology Research

The Population Science Department of the American Cancer Society invites applicants for several doctoral-level senior scientist positions.

The Population Science Department uses the collective expertise of epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and behavioral scientists to better understand the behavioral, social, environmental, and biologic factors that affect cancer prevention, risk, survivorship, and survival. This research aims to refine personalized risk prediction and targeted intervention strategies, inform public health and clinical decision making for cancer prevention and survivorship, and reduce disparities among medically vulnerable populations. Most of the work within Population Science uses the Cancer Prevention Studies (CPS), a series of large-scale prospective cohort studies built and maintained by the American Cancer Society since the 1950’s. The CPS cohorts include extensive survey-based data, other data sources such as accelerometry, blood, stool, saliva, and tumor tissue. We are particularly interested in, but not limited to, scientists with expertise in the following areas:

-Cancer health disparities
-Sleep science
-Breast, endometrial, ovarian cancer, and gastrointestinal cancers (e.g. pancreas, colon)
-Molecular epidemiology
-Nutrition, diet patterns, or novel diet assessment

The scientists hired for these positions will initiate and direct research projects in collaboration with other intramural research scientists and the extramural scientific community that result in published peer-reviewed original research. The scientists will also serve as public spokespeople for Population Science by communicating results of their research to stakeholders-including American Cancer Society staff and volunteers, the scientific community, mainstream media, policy, and the public at large. These full-time positions offer a unique opportunity to contribute to work that has international impact.

Successful candidates should have a sustained focus on cancer epidemiology, will be expected to establish an innovative, independent research portfolio that aligns with the Society’s mission and Population Science research priorities, and will contribute to the scientific leadership of the CPS cohorts. Applicants must have a doctoral degree and post-doctoral training in epidemiology, behavioral science, public health, statistics/bioinformatics or a related field, as well as a consistent track-record of publication.

The positions are available immediately, and the salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. These positions are based at the American Cancer Society’s Research Headquarters in Atlanta, GA.

The American Cancer Society has adopted a vaccination policy that requires all staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where prohibited by state law).

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.

If you are interested, please submit a cover letter that includes a research statement and a curriculum vitae to Dr. Alpa Patel, Senior Vice President, Population Science at [email protected] .

Postdoctoral Fellow, Population Science

The American Cancer Society’s Intramural Research Post-Doctoral Fellowship Training Program
The Population Science Department is currently inviting applications for multiple post-doctoral research fellowships in cancer epidemiology, prevention and survivorship. Drawing on the expertise and mentorship of epidemiologists and behavioral scientists in the Society’s intramural research department, fellows will design and establish an innovative, independent research portfolio that aligns with the Society’s mission and research priorities. Fellows will have access to rich research resources from the Cancer Prevention Studies. These studies are large prospective cohort studies of cancer incidence and mortality, with extensive survey data, biospecimens (blood, stool, saliva, tumor tissue), Medicare and GIS linkages, accelerometry and other data sources.

Opportunities exist—but are not limited to–research fellows in the following areas: breast, gastrointestinal, or hematologic cancer; metabolomics/other ‘omics’; and/or one or more ACS mission priority areas including the role of obesity, nutrition, quality of life and health equity in cancer prevention and control. The program is designed to equip fellows with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to become independent, yet highly collaborative researchers.

As part of their training, fellows will publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, present their work at scientific meetings, and contribute to the foundational scientific resources of the CPS cohorts. In addition, capitalizing on the unique multidisciplinary environment at the American Cancer Society, fellows will learn skills for translating and communicating the relevance of their findings for cancer prevention to the general public and the media. These positions are available immediately, and are based at the American Cancer Society’s Research Headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Fellows will receive funds for specialized training, conference travel, and biospecimen-based laboratory measurements or pilot studies involving new data collection, as applicable.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in epidemiology, behavioral science, public health, statistics/bioinformatics or a related field, as well as a track-record of publication. If you are interested, please submit a cover letter that includes a research statement and a curriculum vitae.

To learn more about the Department of Population Science, visit: https://www.cancer.org/research/population-science.html

Contact Information: Dr. Marji McCullough, Senior Scientific Director, Population Science at [email protected] .

Principal Scientist, Survivorship Research

The Population Science Department is seeking a doctoral-level cancer survivorship researcher to accelerate the pace of the scientific evidence base that informs quality, equitable survivorship care. The department uses the collective expertise of epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and behavioral scientists to better understand the behavioral, social, environmental, and biologic factors that affect cancer prevention, risk, survivorship, and survival. This research aims to refine personalized risk prediction and targeted intervention strategies, inform public health and clinical decision making for cancer prevention and survivorship, and reduce disparities among medically vulnerable populations. Most of the work within Population Science uses the Cancer Prevention Studies (CPS), a series of large-scale prospective cohort studies built and maintained by the American Cancer Society since the 1950’s. The CPS cohorts include extensive survey-based data, participant portal data, medical claims, and other data sources, such as accelerometry, blood, stool, saliva, and tumor tissue, that are available for survivorship research. Linkage between our CPS-II cohort and Medicare claims data provides unique opportunities for research among older cancer survivors and individuals without a cancer history for comparison. This specific role in Population Science will focus on cancer survivorship research within the prospective cohort studies and a new survivor sub-cohort, with data assessed before and after a cancer diagnosis.

We are particularly interested in cancer survivorship scientists with expertise and interest in conducting research in one or more of the following areas:

-Research utilizing a combination of biospecimens, patient-reported outcomes, and cancer-related data
-Claims-based analyses
-Accelerated aging among survivor populations
-Cognition
-Cancer health disparities
-Cardio-oncology
-Cancer-related symptom management
-Lifestyle behaviors, including nutrition, tobacco, marijuana, and physical activity

The scientist hired for this position will provide strategic direction in innovative data collection and research projects within the CPS-3 cohort related to cancer survivorship. In addition, the scientist will work collaboratively on research projects with other intramural research scientists as well as the extramural scientific community, with the potential for pooled analyses across other prospective cohort studies, that result in published peer-reviewed original research. The scientist will also serve as a public spokesperson for Population Science by communicating results of their research to stakeholders-including American Cancer Society staff and volunteers, the scientific community, mainstream media, policy, and the public at large. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to lead as well as contribute to work that has international impact.

Successful candidates should have a sustained focus on cancer survivorship, will be expected to establish an innovative, independent research portfolio that aligns with the Society’s mission and Population Science research priorities, and will contribute to the scientific leadership of the CPS cohorts. Applicants must have a doctoral degree and post-doctoral training in epidemiology (including molecular and genetic epidemiology), behavioral science, public health, statistics, bioinformatics, or a related field. A consistent track-record of publication is required.

The American Cancer Society has adopted a vaccination policy that requires all staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where prohibited by state law).

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.

Alpa Patel, PhD, Senior Vice President, Population Science ([email protected])

Senior Research Investigator (Department of Family Medicine and Community Health)

Senior Research Investigator (Department of Family Medicine and Community Health)

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Employers By State in 2021.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at the University of Pennsylvania. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the University. For more information about Penn’s vaccine requirements and the use of Penn Open Pass, visit the https://coronavirus.upenn.edu/ for the latest information.

Posted Job Title
Senior Research Investigator (Department of Family Medicine and Community Health)

Job Profile Title
Research Investigator, Senior

Job Description Summary
The Senior Research Investigator will advance methodological development and implementation of qualitative and mixed methods for wide-ranging research projects in cancer care delivery and behavioral and implementation science. These projects are focused on understanding and testing innovative ways to equitably improve the delivery and impact of cancer care from screening to treatment. This individual will ensure planned qualitative and mixed methods evaluations for several implementation trials are successfully executed. This individual will work closely with the Deputy Director to plan, coordinate, and manage qualitative data collection and analysis. This person will be highly trained in a range of qualitative research methods and ideally have experience in cancer prevention and control. Finally, the Senior Research Investigator will be responsible for data analysis, preparation of manuscripts, and presenting research findings through various forums. This person must demonstrate the ability to analyze and present data in professional format and to be able to independently prepare manuscripts for submission.

Job Description

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, in partnership with the Penn Center for Cancer Care Innovation (PC3I) and Abramson Cancer Center (ACC), seeks a Senior Research Investigator to advance methodological development and implantation of qualitative and mixed methods for wide-ranging research projects in cancer care delivery and behavioral and implementation science. The position reports directly to Katharine Rendle, PhD, MSW, MPH, the Deputy Director for Research within PC3I. Founded at the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania, PC3I is embedded at the nexus of research and practice. Our mission is to create, test, and scale solutions to improve how we care for patients with cancer. We bring together diverse experts to improve health outcomes, increase healthcare efficiency, reduce cost growth, and apply the latest science to make cancer care better for our patients, providers, community, and partners.

The Senior Research Investigator will advance methodological development and implementation of qualitative and mixed methods for wide-ranging research projects in cancer care delivery and behavioral and implementation science. These projects are focused on understanding and testing innovative ways to equitably improve the delivery and impact of cancer care from screening to treatment. This individual will ensure planned qualitative and mixed methods evaluations for several implementation trials are successfully executed. This individual will work closely with the Deputy Director to plan, coordinate, and manage qualitative data collection and analysis. This person will be highly trained in a range of qualitative research methods and ideally have experience in cancer prevention and control. Finally, the Senior Research Investigator will be responsible for data analysis, preparation of manuscripts, and presenting research findings through various forums. This person must demonstrate the ability to analyze and present data in professional format and to be able to independently prepare manuscripts for submission.

The Senior Research Investigator will regularly meet with research staff and the Deputy Director to support and oversee activities related to the conduct of research. They will develop and conduct protocol and training to ensure research staff develop expertise in all related areas required to conduct rigorous qualitative and mixed methods research and enhance the scientific output of the Center. This person will be accountable for all aspects of qualitative and mixed methods research for assigned projects.

As part of PC3I, this person will build and strengthen relationships internally and externally to ensure appropriate collaboration and coordination across research initiatives and partners including but not limited to the Department of Family Medicine & Community Health, Penn Implementation Science Center mailto:(PISCE@LDI), Abramson Cancer Center, and Annenberg School for Communication.

The position is contingent upon future funding.

Requirements:

• Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree and 5 years of experience required
• Advanced training in public health, social science, health policy, or related fields
• Experience designing interview guides and conducting qualitative interviews
• Experience managing and analyzing large qualitative datasets
• Experience coding in Atlas, NVivo, or equivalent software
• Experience in writing and publishing qualitative and mixed methods manuscripts

Preferred:

• Experience in collecting and analyzing survey data
• Experience with qualitative comparative analysis
• Experience managing research projects
• Background in cancer prevention and control

Job Location – City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$36,368.00 – $148,122.66
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn’s exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you’ll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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Post Doctoral Scholar - Cancer Center

Post Doctoral Scholar – Cancer Center

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Public Health Sciences, and the new laboratory of Cheryl Thompson, PhD, Professor, and Associate Director for Population Sciences at the Penn State Cancer Institute, in Hershey PA is seeking a post doctoral scholar.

Projects will involve the study of genetic and environmental factors associated with cancer incidence and mortality, with a particular focus on environmental carcinogens and epigenetic markers in tumors and cancer disparities.

The lab will largely use archival human tumor tissue samples, blood samples, clinical data and some lifestyle risk factor data, as well as publicly available datasets. We will also measure biomarkers of exposure to environmental contaminants and incorporate geospatial techniques to correlate with environmental contaminants at location of residence.

Candidates should be highly motivated, a keen attention to detail and following protocols, have a PhD or equivalent, and possess a strong background in population science/ epidemiology and data analysis. Specific experience and skills in the analysis of genomic data, including SNP data and methylation array data, is preferred. Prior experience with basic laboratory techniques is desirable. The candidate should be capable of designing and analyzing experiments consistent with the broad thematic goals of the research program. The candidate should have quality publications in nationally recognized journals, be fluent in English, and interested and motivated to contribute to grant-writing and supervision of research associates and students as the laboratory expands.

This is a limited-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire.

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

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, 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.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, 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.

Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/3165788

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Population Sciences Faculty - Multiple Positions - Massey Cancer Center

The VCU Massey Cancer Center is seeking applicants for multiple open rank faculty positions to help advance research under the Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC) program aims of identifying multi-level drivers of cancer risk, developing interventions to reduce cancer side effect burden and/or mitigate cancer within the catchment area, and improving cancer outcomes for survivors and their caregivers. A cross-cutting focus of the work across these aims is on advancing cancer health equity.

Areas of interest that align with the strategic growth of the CPC program include cancer research related to population precision health, social determinates of health, dissemination and implementation science, health equity research, community-based research, early detection and screening, telehealth, health services research, symptom management and cancer control, and cancer survivorship research.

The ideal candidates for these positions will bring their expertise to the overall mission of the cancer center which includes a strong focus on reducing the cancer burden by addressing the confluence between biological, social and policy drivers on cancer disparities across the cancer care continuum. Appropriate academic department assignment will be based on the expertise and training of the candidate and they will work collaboratively with researchers within the CPC program as well as with researchers and physician-scientists in the other programs.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD, MD, or equivalent degree with training in medicine, epidemiology, public health, geo-spatial analysis, nursing, psychology, anthropology, behavioral science, behavioral economics, health services, communication, decision sciences, sociology, or other related fields
• Extensive cancer relevant research experience
• Nationally-recognized scholarly/research portfolio with a strong track-record of continuous NCI funding
• Strong record of pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training in their field
• Extensive peer-reviewed publication experience
• Proven trainee and faculty mentorship skills
• Track record working in multi-disciplinary fields
• Experience in, and coordination of, collaborative grants and managing trans-disciplinary research
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in a matrix environment within academic medicine
• Proven success in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams

Virginia Commonwealth University is a Carnegie I Research University and a designated top 100 Research University by the National Science Foundation. As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity, equity and inclusion – an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence. VCU Health represents the health enterprise at Virginia Commonwealth University and comprises VCU Massey Cancer Center, VCU Health System and the VCU Health Sciences academic programs.

The Massey Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University is a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center that hosts 1000-plus researchers conducting basic, population, translational and clinical cancer research. Massey Cancer Center is dedicated to saving and improving lives by discovering, developing, delivering and teaching effective means to prevent, detect and treat cancer and to making those advancements equally available to all.

VCU Massey Cancer Center offers a competitive salary, lab start-up, a generous relocation bonus and initial research salary support. Learn more about VCU’s outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to paid vacation, holiday and sick leave, a wide range of health plans, a generous employer-funded retirement plan, employer-paid life insurance & disability coverage and our diverse and inclusive culture by visiting VCU Human Resources.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applicants are encouraged to submit an application, diversity statement & CV online at Talent@VCU Recruiting (https://vcu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/1398?c=vcu). Further questions can be directed to Bernard Fuemmeler, Ph.D., Associate Director, Population Science (c/o Andrea Wade, [email protected]).