Research Faculty - Cancer Control and Population Sciences

The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, College of Medicine, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) invites talented researchers to join an exemplary team of investigators to advance novel research in cancer control and population sciences. Applicants who qualify for Assistant or Associate Professor and with a terminal degree (e.g. MD, PhD, ScD) are invited to apply for 12-month tenure-track positions. Applicants for an Associate Professor position should have a strong record of peer-reviewed research publications and a strong record of extramural funding. Applicants for an Assistant Professor position should have a record of peer-reviewed publications and should have extramural funding or demonstrate evidence of the ability to obtain extramural funding if s/he is not currently funded. Successful applicants will hold an academic appointment in the hiring department.

Faculty positions are supported by generous funds from the state as part of a significant investment to secure National Cancer Institute cancer center designation. The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is the nation’s premier cancer center in Arkansas, with the largest cancer research portfolio in the state. The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute treats over 2,500 patients annually and trains students and health professionals. Our faculty and staff are committed to advancing research that leads to novel prevention and treatment strategies that are delivered in the community and clinic settings.

The Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences Program is one of three premier research programs that provides ample opportunities for transdisciplinary, translational, and high impact research. The Program seeks to define and understand the etiology of cancer health disparities in rural, low resource, medically underserved, racialized, and minoritized communities across Arkansas. Our research portfolio spans primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention and includes research that aims to reduce the major risk factors for cancer, improve timely screening and early detection, and improve cancer survivorship and quality of life. High priority research areas of interest include cancer prevention (tobacco, nutrition security, obesity), cancer screening in rural areas, and cancer survivorship. Our mobile health screening vans provide opportunities to develop unique community engaged research programs in breast, colorectal, and lung cancer screening to reach rural populations. Because social and structural determinants are major underlying risk factors for cancer in Arkansas, the Program leverages support from the Translational Research Institute (NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award), the P50 Center for Research Health and Social Justice (NIMHD), multiple Centers for Biomedical Research (COBRE), the Arkansas State Colorectal Cancer Screening Program, the UAMS Institute for Digital Health and Innovation, the UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute, the National Center for Toxicology Research (FDA), and through multiple colleges and departments to advance cancer prevention and control research unique to our catchment area. Our multi-million-dollar NIH-funded center and infrastructure grants provide numerous opportunities for pilot funding, training, and collaborative partnerships.

The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is located in the capital city of Little Rock. The central location, quality of life, job market, cost of living, unique neighborhoods, cultural attractions including the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, and outdoor life make it one of America’s top places to live and retire. We offer a collaborative work environment and productive partnerships across UAMS Colleges as well as state health agencies, health care providers, business and law schools, and other academic institutions.

Candidates should email a current CV, a letter describing their background and professional interests, and a list of at least three possible references to: Rikki Rogers, Program Administrator, Office of the Director, Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, College of Medicine 4301 West Markham, #820, Little Rock, AR 72205. Email: [email protected]). Review of applications will begin October 1, 2023 and will continue until the positions are filled. UAMS is committed to equal opportunity, affirmative action and the diversity of its faculty and staff. Women and applicants from racialized, minoritized, NIH-defined under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Rikki Rogers
[email protected]

Associate/Full Professor, Epidemiology (T/TE), Co-Director, Skin Cancer Institute (UACC)

The University of Arizona Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (UArizona) and the University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) seek a dynamic leader for a fiscal (12-month) position as a tenure-eligible or tenured Associate or Full Professor of Epidemiology and Co-Director of the Skin Cancer Institute.

We are seeking candidates with a demonstrated ability to direct the Skin Cancer Institute and contribute to original, creative, and multidisciplinary research in cancer epidemiology. A successful candidate’s research should complement current areas of strengths in the Epidemiology Program and UACC. The successful candidate is expected to develop and/or teach the equivalent of 2-3 courses per year, including graduate-level courses and/ or undergraduate courses, mentor graduate students, and contribute to the research and service missions of the college.

The MEZCOPH is currently the only nationally accredited college of public health in the state of Arizona. The College and University have numerous innovative teaching, research, and service programs and is a valued partner in community-based research projects addressing health issues relevant to border communities and indigenous populations. The College is also committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty to create greater inclusivity and to align more with the student body.

The Arizona Cancer Center, established in 1978, is one of 72 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers and one of 56 Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the nation and the only Comprehensive Cancer Center headquartered in and serving Arizona. The Skin Cancer Institute seeks to translate science into practice and implement strong outreach and educational programs to improve diagnosis and outcomes.

Exciting opportunities for collaboration exist with faculty and other federally-funded centers covering a wide range of disciplines across the UArizona; the Arizona Center on Aging, the Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center, the Sarver Heart Center, the Southwest Center for Resilience on Climate Change and Health as well as many others at MEZCOPH and the UArizona Health Sciences.

The UArizona is a land grant university and Hispanic-serving institution situated in the desert Southwest along the US-Mexico Border. The university serves high percentages of Hispanic and Native American students compared with other universities in the US. The environment and diverse populations present many unique health research questions. We support the UA’s diversity and inclusiveness strategic initiatives designed to create an inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students. and the communities we serve.

Just 60 miles from the Mexican border, Tucson is a vibrant, inclusive, urban environment with world-class cuisine and a lively arts scene. Located in the lush Sonoran Desert, famous for its monumental cacti, stunning sunsets, and vibrant wildlife, Tucson is surrounded by mountains reaching over 9,000 feet, enabling outdoor adventures of all sorts, including hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing and even skiing. Tucson is easy to get around in and is consistently rated as one of the top bicycling cities in the nation.

https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/19162?c=arizona

Robin Harris, Search Committee Chair | [email protected]

Post Doctoral Associate

The Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics is seeking an enthusiastic and outstanding candidate to fill a grant-funded Post-Doctoral Associate position focusing on increasing HPV vaccination within rural Florida. This position is under the supervision of Dr. Stephanie Staras, Ph.D., who is Associate Chair of Faculty Development and Associate Professor in Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics. The post-doctoral associate will play a role in all stages of Implementation Science Research including research design, intervention development, trial management, analysis, and presentation.
The job responsibilities include a full range of research-related tasks including writing abstracts, leading manuscripts, conducting analyses, preparing educational intervention materials and assessments, and developing surveys.
Successful candidates should have an interest in testing the implementation of evidence-based interventions in clinical and community settings, supporting decisions with theoretical methods and evidence, conducting analysis of complex research designs, and presenting results.

Please directly apply job at https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/529955/postdoctoral-associate

If you have any questions, please contact Marta Hansen at [email protected]

Postdoctoral Associate - Cancer Survivorship and Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Among Survivors

A full-time Postdoctoral Associate position is available within the Yale School of Nursing to assist with the project implementation and closely work with Dr. Hermine Poghosyan. This is a one-year position with a potential to extend for another year and with a start date; July 1st, 2024.

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Postdoctoral Associate with a strong research background to participate as a professional team member and contribute to ongoing research projects in cancer health disparities, tobacco control and cessation. We are seeking scholars with research interests in cancer health disparities, cancer survivorship, lung cancer screening, and tobacco prevention and cessation among cancer survivors. In this position, the scholar will be encouraged to conduct mentored and independent research with an emphasis on study inception, manuscript writing, and applying for grants and will also have opportunities to further develop their skills as an independent researcher under the mentorship of Dr. Poghosyan.

Responsibilities include:

Assisting the research team in handling data produced from quantitative and qualitative approaches
Creating analytic databases
Developing analytical models under the guidance of the Investigators and the Biostatistician
Providing support with literature reviews, data analysis, and dissemination of study findings through publications and presentations
Leading and collaborating on peer-reviewed manuscript publications
Maintaining IRB compliance and updating IRB protocols as necessary, and
Performing other duties as assigned.
Collaborating proficiently and communicating effectively with colleagues and management teams
Being able to design and perform hands on experiments and maintain detailed documentation
Qualifications:

Must have a PhD in a field applicable to cancer research and associated experience in a health-related area such as public health, nursing, psychology, health policy, social or behavioral sciences, or another relevant field.
All requirements of the doctoral degree must be completed before the position start date.
Recent PhD graduates and candidates with prior postdoctoral experience are both appropriate.
Primary research interests should be in the areas of cancer health disparities; cancer survivorship; lung cancer screening behavior; tobacco prevention and cessation among cancer survivors.
Have a high level of pre-doctoral publication activity
Have excellent analytic and writing skills and demonstrated potential of scholarly research including content-relevant peer-reviewed publications.
Knowledge of using statistical software, Stata.
Be able to interpret statistical output and work independently as well as collaboratively
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

A PhD in Nursing is preferred.
Strong data analytical skills.
Experience using and analyzing population-based data.
Excellent past academic performance evidenced with publications.
Compensation

Information about salary, benefits, and career development opportunities can be found at https://postdocs.yale.edu/postdocs.

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity among its students, faculty, and staff. We welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, underrepresented minority groups, and protected veterans.

To apply: Please submit a CV, letter of research interests, 3-5 reprints/preprints of publications, and the names and contact information of three individual references to: Dr. Hermine Poghosyan ([email protected]) AND Cindy DeCoste, Research Project Coordinator ([email protected])

Moffitt Cancer Center - Chief Medical Officer

Moffitt Cancer Center is searching for a Chief Medical Officer. Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Physician-In-Chief, the Chief Medical Officer is the senior supervising physician within the medical staff structure. As such, the CMO provides senior leadership to Assistant Chief Medical Officers (CMOs), Clinical Service Chiefs, Hospital and Clinic Medical Directors, and Medical Staff Affairs. This position is the primary liaison between these groups, the medical staff and hospital management including risk management and patient relations.

The CMO will also collaborate with the Chief Quality Officer to ensure that Moffitt delivers the highest quality of care for its patients. In addition, the CMO partners with the VP Ambulatory and Virtual Operations to supervise outpatient operations and to develop and implement Moffitt’s Virtual Health strategy as well as providing executive medical leadership for clinical capacity and expansion efforts including satellites, hospital and alternative service models.

Role Overview:
– Serves as a primary liaison between the Medical Staff, Hospital Management, Chiefs of Service and Medical Directors.
– Provides oversight and guidance to Risk Management; Medical Staff Services; Payer Strategies, Patient Relations and various Medical Staff and Hospital Committees.
– Partners with the VP Ambulatory and Virtual Operations (VPAVO) to provide executive leadership for the outpatient clinics and virtual health strategies.
– Provides executive medical leadership for clinical capacity and expansion efforts including satellites, hospital, clinics and alternative service models.
– Oversees and provides mentorship to ACMOs.
– Collaborates with the Chief Quality Officer to oversee quality of clinical services. In partnership with the VP MMG, coordinates medical service program developments with counterparts at USF.
Performs patient care duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
– Successful candidates must have or be eligible for a Florida Medical License and an M.D. or D.O. degree and be board certified or board-eligible.
– 10 years as a medical practitioner with at least 5 years’ progressive experience in the management or governance of health care services in a private or institutional setting.
– Experience with developing and implementing strategic initiatives and performance improvement methodologies are essential.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Moffitt Cancer center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status.

Interested candidates can email CV to Senior Talent Advisor, Heather Bandy.

[email protected]

To view our online job postings and to apply, please visit www.moffitt.org/careers and search under “Faculty and Advanced Practice Professionals.”

Professor/Associate Professor, Physiology

The Department of Physiology and the University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) seek a nationally recognized leader in cancer chemo-/immuno-prevention translational research for a tenured/tenure-eligible faculty appointment. The candidate may also co-lead the NCI-funded UArizona Cancer Prevention Clinical Trials Network (UA CP-CTNet). Ideal candidates have expertise in clinical and translational research on cancer chemo/immuno prevention, assessment and development of clinical, molecular, multi-omics, or imaging biomarkers to evaluate cancer risk, efficacy and advanced precision prevention and designing and conducting early-phase clinical trials involving cancer preventive agents across various organ systems.

The Department of Physiology (physiology.arizona.edu) provides an outstanding academic home for research and undergraduate, graduate, and medical education. The Department is home to strong programs of clinical trials, translational multi-omics, and epigenomic research. The Department possesses substantial expertise and an excellent environment for experimental investigation and big data analysis in translational multi-omics research and conducts research in humans, non-human primates, and model organisms. Department faculty participate in campus-wide graduate programs and lead an undergraduate program that enrolls >5,000 students/year in our courses with the support of educator faculty.

The UA CP-CTNet is funded by the NCI Division of Cancer Prevention to evaluate clinical activity and biologic effects of putative preventive agents. Leaders of the UA CP-CTNet work closely with clinician scientists and translational researchers from UACC and 22+ affiliate organizations (U.S. and Canada) to design and conduct biomarker-driven early phase cancer prevention clinical trials. Leaders have oversight of clinical trial conduct and scientific directions of this network.
The UACC is a NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center at the forefront for high impact precision cancer medicine with strengths in basic carcinogenesis mechanisms, tumor microenvironment, disparities, and cancer prevention. UACC is also has a broad array of Shared Resources to support cancer research (cancercenter.arizona.edu).

The UACC is committed to increasing the cancer research workforce diversity by building an inclusive and equitable community and committed to addressing cancer disparities and health equity. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A PhD or an MD or an MD/PhD in Molecular/Cellular Biology, Cancer Biology/Oncology, Physiology, Immunology, Medicine, or Chemistry/Biochemistry disciplines, or a closely related field. Selected candidate(s) must provide education credentials during the offer discussions.
• Experience and accomplishments appropriate for the rank
• Demonstrated expertise, experience, and ability to lead investigator-initiated biomarker-driven early phase cancer prevention clinical trials including multi-institutional trials.
• A track record as a peer-review-funded investigator
• Impactful publications
• Collaborative approach to leadership and a management style that has demonstrated support for the mentoring and advancement of early career investigators.

Apply here: https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/17806?c=arizona

Documents needed to apply: CV, Cover Letter, Statement of Research Interests, Statement of Teaching Interests, References

Clara Curiel
Interim Director for Basic Science, University of Arizona Cancer Center

Mingyu Liang
Head, Department of Physiology

T32 Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Cancer Prevention and Control

National Cancer Institute T32 post-doctoral research positions available in Tucson, Arizona:
• 2-year traineeship with exceptional mentors in the field of CPC science
• Preparation for independent cancer prevention academic research careers
• Unique population and environment in which to address health disparities

Position Details:
• Engage in innovative research project(s)
• Develop network of CPC scientific collaborators
• Submit research funding proposals
• Publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Stipend and health benefits included

Go to our website to read about the principal investigators, Cancer Center mentors, and the world class research program of the UA Cancer Center:

https://cancercenter.arizona.edu/training-education/postdocs-fellows

Qualifications:
• Interest in reducing cancer related health disparities
• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
• Doctoral degree relevant to cancer prevention & control science
• Applicants representing diverse groups are encouraged to apply

If interested:
• Email Dr. Rebecca Crocker: [email protected] or
• Submit Interest Form: https://redcap.uahs.arizona.edu/surveys/?s=3LHPPX9PCJ

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, EPIDEMIOLOGY (T/TE)

The University of Arizona (UArizona) Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and the University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) invite applicants for a fiscal (12-month) position as a tenure-eligible or tenured Assistant or Associate Professor in cancer epidemiology. We are particularly interested in individuals who have research expertise in nutrition, digital health, social determinants of health, and/or life course epidemiology as it applies to cancer research.

We are seeking candidates with a demonstrated ability to lead and contribute to original, creative, and multidisciplinary research, and whose research complements current areas of strength in the department and UACC as well as the broader college, and university. The successful candidate is expected to develop and/or teach the equivalent of 2-3 courses per year, including graduate-level and undergraduate courses, mentor graduate students, and contribute to the research and service missions of the college.

The MEZCOPH is currently the only nationally accredited college of public health in the state of Arizona. The College and University have numerous innovative teaching, research, and service programs and are a valued partner in community-based research projects addressing health issues relevant to border communities and Indigenous populations. The College is also committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty to create greater inclusivity and to align more with the student body.

There is a significant opportunity to collaborate with investigators in the UACC, established in 1978 (https://cancercenter.arizona.edu/), one of 72 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers and one of 56 Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the nation, and the only Comprehensive Cancer Center headquartered in and serving Arizona.

Exciting opportunities for collaboration exist with faculty and other federally-funded centers covering a wide range of disciplines across the UArizona; the Arizona Center on Aging (https://aging.arizona.edu/) , the Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center (https://swehsc.pharmacy.arizona.edu/), the Center for Health Disparities Research (https://publichealth.arizona.edu/outreach/center-health-disparities-research), the Sarver Heart Center (https://heart.arizona.edu/), the Southwest Center for Resilience on Climate change and health (https://scorch.arizona.edu) as well as many others at MEZCOPH (https://publichealth.arizona.edu/outreach/centers-and-offices) and the UArizona Health Sciences (https://healthsciences.arizona.edu/research).

https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/19096?c=arizona

Yann Klimentidis, Search Committee Chair | [email protected]

Open-rank faculty position, Supportive Care in Cancer, University of Rochester (dissemination and implementation focus)

The Division of Supportive Care in Cancer in the Department of Surgery at the University of Rochester invites candidates to apply for a full-time tenure-track faculty position (all ranks considered). Successful candidates are expected to make significant contributions to the Division in the area of cancer-related dissemination and implementation science, with a preferred focus on dissemination and implementation in the field of oncology. The faculty member will also have the opportunity to be an active member of the Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Cancer Prevention and Control Program and will contribute to the overall research goals of Wilmot.

Requirements:

– PhD, MD, DO, or equivalent doctoral degree

– Strong track record of independent external funding

– Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong record of extramural funding, strong publications, capacity for excellence in mentoring, the ability to provide community and institutional service, and experience in implementation science. Investigators with a research focus on the dissemination and implementation of novel and effective interventions in the context of oncology will be prioritized.

– Topic areas of high interest include implementation and dissemination of cancer prevention, cancer control, and cancer supportive care interventions.

– Track record of scholarly production with recognizable and significant impact.

Academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Proposed start time: summer 2024. The University of Rochester is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

For more information or to apply, visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/138576

Charles Kamen
[email protected]

Open Rank - Assistant/Associate/Professor of Public Health Sciences

Description
Research Focus Area: Cancer Prevention and Health Equity Research

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (tenure-eligible) to conduct research focused along the continuum of cancer prevention to enhance uptake, risk detection, and/or control of disease progression and in support of survivorship.

We welcome applications from individuals from a broad range of disciplines who have expertise in epidemiology, health services research, behavioral and social sciences with a strong record of research and scholarship in one or more of these substantive areas, applicable to a specific cancer (e.g., prostate cancer) or in common to multiple cancers (e.g., genetic, lifestyle and environmental influences). We are seeking scientists engaged in innovative approaches that hold promise of reducing the burden of cancer in our catchment area. This includes, but is not limited to, the discovery of new risk models (i.e., through AI and Machine Learning), novel or more precise assessments (i.e., improved assays or measures), or through multi-level approaches to adapting evidence-based preventive practices to populations. The successful candidate must demonstrate commitment to remediating health disparities and a record of research collaborations with communities, state and regional health authorities, and clinical partners.

UVA Cancer Center is committed to promoting inclusion and equity among its internal and external communities by creating an environment that supports and enables the success of a diverse community. Promoting inclusion requires intervention at the individual and institutional levels to foster research environments that are supportive and sustainable. Diversity facilitates scientific advancement and innovative and creative research and helps us to capitalize on distinct perspectives. Diversity also contributes to robust learning environments and improved research quality.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Doctorate in a health-related field (e.g. nursing, medicine or public health; health-related behavioral or social sciences; or biomedical informatics or related field). Expertise in team science, quality improvement, knowledge translation, and/or translational science. Excellence in maintaining an ongoing program of research and training, with external funding, appropriate to rank and expertise.

Application Instructions
This position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

To Apply:

Complete an application online with the following documents:

CV
Cover Letter
Contact information for at least 3 references
Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

For additional information about the position, please contact Becca Krukowski at [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

UVA is located in beautiful Charlottesville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the eastern shore and the nation’s Capital.

Charlottesville is one of the best places to live; outdoors, vibrant town with culture, music, restaurants, excellent schools, etc. Opportunities for excellent clinical, and laboratory-based research and teaching pursuits working within the collegial work environment are available.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

For more information on the benefits available to faculty at UVA, visit https://provost.virginia.edu/subsite/faculty-development and hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

For a link to the application in Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/144115

For additional information about the position, please contact Becca Krukowski at [email protected].