Associate Director, Healthcare Delivery Research Program

Associate Director, Healthcare Delivery Research Program Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences
Office of the Director
National Cancer Institute National Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
The Person: The NCI is seeking a leader with a proven track record in innovation to serve as the Associate Director (AD), Healthcare Delivery Research Program (HDRP) in the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) and reports directly to the Director, DCCPS. DCCPS provides national and international leadership in supporting research in surveillance, epidemiology, health services, behavioral science, and cancer survivorship with the goal of reducing the burden of cancer in America. For more information on the division, go to cancercontrol.cancer.gov. The mission of the HDRP is to advance innovative research to improve the delivery of cancer-related care, thereby improving health for individuals and populations.

The position serves as the Associate Director (AD), Healthcare Delivery Research Program (HDRP) and reports to the Director, DCCPS. The AD, HDRP coordinates the development and implementation of the mission of the HDRP to advance innovative research to improve the delivery of cancer-related care, thereby improving the health for individuals and populations.

The AD establishes the scientific and strategic priorities for the program and advances the activities of three unique branches by allocating resources, staff, and assignments. The AD also oversees the Cancer Care Delivery Research (CCDR) arm of the NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP), a national NCI-supported network that brings cancer prevention clinical trials and cancer care delivery research to people in their communities. The AD HDRP, carries out the following responsibilities:

Leads HDRP management and operations, including research budget planning and execution, grant portfolio management, and communications Oversees a $125M research portfolio of approximately 100 grants, as well as cooperative agreements, interagency agreements, and contracts Oversees the implementation of numerous scientific initiatives in areas such as telehealth research, population-based research to optimize the screening process, symptom management during cancer treatment, colorectal cancer screening in underserved populations, and cervical cancer screening research, to name a few Oversees approximately 40 scientific and administrative staff, supervising 10 staff members directly Facilitates collaborations including with the NIH Institutes and Centers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and many non-governmental organizations

The AD, HDRP, oversees the following three branches:

• Healthcare Assessment Research Branch, which promotes population-based research on demographic, social, economic, and health system factors as they relate to providing screening, treatment, and survivorship services for cancer. Health Systems and Interventions Research Branch, which advances observational and intervention research on structural, organizational, social, and behavioral factors that influence the delivery of cancer care — from early detection through end of life. Outcomes Research Branch, which coordinates and sponsors research to measure, monitor, evaluate, and improve patient experiences, health outcomes, and quality of care across the cancer continuum.
Position Requirements: Qualifications: Applicants must possess a doctoral-level degree (e.g., PhD or MD) in an academic field related to the health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of this position and equivalent experience. The candidate must be an experienced scientist with specialized training and experience in cancer control and population research and/or healthcare delivery research to oversee research to improve the delivery of cancer-related care. The candidate must have expert knowledge of current advances and developments in cancer control and population research and/or healthcare delivery research to advise NCI leadership on emerging trends and innovative cancer-related care research, and to establish scientific and strategic priorities to advance improved cancer outcomes, reduce cancer-related health disparities, and reduce the burden of cancer for patients, their families, and society. Of special importance are strategic and scientific vision, leadership skills, and experience in the development and management of cancer control and population sciences research programs and technologies, strong fiscal responsibility, an understanding of new trends in cancer research, awareness of the complex challenges facing cancer control and population research (including design and conduct of pragmatic clinical trials), and the ability to collaborate within and between complex organizations. Appointees may be US citizens or resident aliens. Applications from women, persons from underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged. The position is subject to a background check.

Salary/Benefits: This position will be filled under a Title 42 excepted service appointment. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with the experience of the candidate. A recruitment or relocation bonus may be available, and relocation expenses may be paid. A full package of federal Civil Service benefits is available, including retirement, health and life insurance, long term care insurance, leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan (401K equivalent). The successful candidate may be subject to a background investigation and public financial disclosure requirements.

Location: Location of position will be as advertised but may be negotiable with certain participating program areas after selection and an onboarding period. If a remote opportunity is negotiated, the individual must adhere to all regulations and policies regarding remote work at NIH and in the federal government, including the signing of a remote work agreement.

How to Apply: Applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae, bibliography, and full contact details for three references. In addition, applicants must prepare a statement describing their experience in the field of healthcare delivery research as well as a statement indicating how you have promoted diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and describing your mentoring and outreach activities, especially those involving underrepresented groups in biomedical research. Include examples of initiatives and actions you have taken in these areas. Please limit all statements to two pages each and submit them with your application. No photographs are allowed in the documents and must be removed prior to applying. Do not include your birth date or social security number on application materials. NCI will begin accepting applications on September 3, 2024 through October 2, 2024 (30 days) until 11:59PM Eastern Time.

You may contact [email protected] for more information about this vacancy.

DCCPS is deeply committed to building a diverse health sciences workforce that maintains, fosters, and promotes an equitable, inclusive, accessible, and nurturing work environment. Diverse teams foster scientific innovation, improve the quality of research, contribute their lived experiences to a robust learning environment, advance the likelihood that underserved, or health disparity populations participate and benefit from health research, and enhance public trust.

HHS, NIH and NCI are Equal Opportunity Employers

How to Apply: Applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae, bibliography, and full contact details for three references. In addition, applicants must prepare a statement describing their experience in the field of healthcare delivery research as well as a statement indicating how you have promoted diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and describing your mentoring and outreach activities, especially those involving underrepresented groups in biomedical research. Include examples of initiatives and actions you have taken in these areas. Please limit all statements to two pages each and submit them with your application at https://specializedscientificjobs.nih.gov/nih-ssj.do#/vacancy/526b52ec1b37ca10720bdb1de54bcb7b No photographs are allowed in the documents and must be removed prior to applying. Do not include your birth date or social security number on application materials. NCI will begin accepting applications on September 3, 2024 through October 2, 2024 (30 days) until 11:59PM Eastern Time.

You may contact [email protected] for more information about this vacancy.

Postdoctoral Trainee: T32 Interdisciplinary Training in Cancer Prevention & Control

We are seeking Post-Doctoral Applicants who meet the following requirements:
• A doctoral degree from an accredited school in a discipline relevant to cancer prevention
and control (PhD must be awarded by July 2025)
• A research focus in cancer control consistent with the ongoing work of a primary and
secondary mentor
• United States citizen or U.S. permanent resident

This training program is housed at the Indiana University School of Nursing on the Indiana University– Indianapolis (IUI) campus, in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute-designated Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The primary purpose of this NCI-funded T32 program is to train the next generation of cancer prevention and control scientists to conduct interdisciplinary research spanning the continuum of cancer; prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship. Cancer disparities are emphasized throughout the program. This highly interdisciplinary program encourages applications from a broad range of health care disciplines. Past T32 fellows have come from a variety of disciplines including Nursing, Psychology, Public Health, Communications, Medicine, Neuroscience, and Music Therapy. The program is flexible enough to address the educational needs of individuals from different academic home disciplines, but formalized enough to ensure that participants achieve high levels of content knowledge and acquire intensive research
experience by the time studies are completed.

BENEFITS:
• Maximum of three years of support
• Primary and secondary mentors from different disciplines
• Monthly stipend
• Student health insurance available
• Tuition and fee remission
• Training-related expenses

Questions? Contact T32 Program Manager Nikki Benbow at [email protected] or 317.274.5119.

Professor, Implementation Science and Director, Division of Health Equity

The Department of Population Sciences in the Beckman Research Institute at the City of Hope is seeking an Associate or Full Professor with expertise in implementation science and to lead as the Director of the Division of Health Equity. We seek an experienced individual who will focus on implementation science principles and healthcare delivery within a growing portfolio of cancer prevention, cancer control, outcomes research and health equity. This opportunity offers the potential for creation of highly impactful research, with the goal to build a program of independent research and implementation science in a highly transdisciplinary collaborative environment. Importantly, the position will build a portfolio of collaborative research that translates research advancements (including but not limited to evidence-based interventions in cancer prevention and control, cancer screening, health care delivery systems including FQHCs, health policy, care access and equity, PRO, supportive care services) into tangible benefits for patients and communities affected by cancer focused on addressing cancer disparities.
The successful candidate would ideally have demonstrated success in research collaboration on NIH of similar level grant-funded projects. Candidates with experience working in a collaborative, biomedical research setting, and record of extramural grant support are highly required. Research training or record of scholarly productivity are required in these following areas: behavioral science, dissemination and implementation science, science of cancer disparities, health systems, and community-engaged research.

This individual will serve as the Division Chief of the Health Equities Division in the Department of Population Sciences. The individual also will be part of the Cancer Control and Population Sciences Program in the City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center (CoHCCC) and serve as the Associate Director of the Center of Community Alliance for Research & Education (CCARE). The successful candidate will build a multi-disciplinary program in implementation science to address cancer burden and disparities. A competitive start up package is available to the qualified candidate and will be tailored to the applicant’s research program.

https://www.cityofhopejobs.org/job/5744/professor-implementation-science-and-director-division-of-health-equity-research-us-ca-duarte/

Post-doc position at Center for Health Behavior Research at University of Pennsylvania

The Center for Health Behavior Research at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a talented and highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the Center. The Center, directed by Dr. Karen Glanz, focuses on advancing the development, application, and testing of health behavior measurement and theories. CHBR is also home to the CDC-funded UPenn Prevention Research Center (PRC), one of a national CDC-funded network of 20 centers (funding begins 9-30-2024).

The ideal candidate should be interested in the Center for Health Behavior Research’s work in the development, application, and testing of health behavior interventions, measurement and theories. The postdoctoral fellow will have opportunities to collaborate on interdisciplinary research, conduct secondary data analyses, and work on new studies.

The position is for two years (one year with renewal based on successful performance). Start date is negotiable.

Eligible candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have recently completed a research-oriented doctoral training program (PhD, DrPH, ScD, or equivalent) in behavioral, social, or public health sciences.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV with a list of publications, and names, titles and contact information for three references to Claudia Caponi ([email protected]) with subject line “CHBR postdoctoral fellow.”

Website: https://www.dbeicoe.med.upenn.edu/chbr/announcements/post-doc-position-center-health-behavior-research-university-pennsylvania

Tenure track faculty: Cancer Epidemiology

The Department of Epidemiology within the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, and the Dartmouth Cancer Center invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant or Associate Professor. We seek applicants to lead an independent, innovative research program in cancer epidemiology, including but not limited to cancer prevention, etiology, early detection, survivorship, health disparities, molecular epidemiology, environmental epidemiology, or lifestyle/behavioral research. Dartmouth Cancer Center offers a dynamic and interactive environment with a commitment to research excellence. The faculty appointment will be in the Department of Epidemiology, with membership in the Cancer Population Sciences research program.

Dartmouth faculty benefit from collaborative interactions across other departments at Geisel and across campus, including the College of Arts & Sciences, the Thayer School of Engineering and the Tuck School of Business. Expectations for teaching and mentoring are a part of success in this role, and individuals will have opportunities to become a member of relevant PhD graduate programs (e.g., the Program in Quantitative Biomedical Sciences, the Program in Health Policy and Clinical Practice, and the Program in Molecular and Cellular Biology). In addition to Dartmouth Cancer Center, candidates may benefit from interactions with existing NIH/NIGMS Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBREs, e.g. the Center for Molecular Epidemiology, and the Center for Quantitative Biology).

Dartmouth is highly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive population of students, faculty, and staff. We seek applicants who work effectively with individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to: racial and ethnic minorities, women, those who identify with LGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, are from lower-income backgrounds, veterans, and first-generation college graduates. Applicants should state in their cover letter how their teaching, research, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to advance Dartmouth’s commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and relevant postdoctoral research experience.

Application Instructions
Applicants should upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae (without impact factors), a description of proposed research (3 pages or less), a teaching statement, and a statement on how their teaching, research, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion at Dartmouth through the interfolio link provided. Three referees should provide letters of recommendation. Consideration of applications will continue until the position is filled.

https://apply.interfolio.com/99545

Faculty Leadership Position in Cancer Population Research

The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SKCCC) and the Department of Medical Oncology at TJU in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is excited to announce a new faculty position who will serve as the Associate Director (AD) of Population Science in SKCCC and the Chief of the Division of Population Science in the Department of Medical Oncology. The AD will be a senior executive leader who will report to the director of SKCCC and the Chair of the Department. The candidate should be an accomplished funded investigator (PhD, ScD, MD, or MD/PhD) that has demonstrated ability to build multi-disciplinary teams and has an expertise and research focus in one or more of the following:

Molecular & genetic cancer epidemiology
Cancer risk assessment and screening
Discovering & validating biomarkers of cancer risk, progression and prognosis
Cancer prevention and control
Behavioral intervention in Cancer Care
Cancer survivorship
Outcomes research
Palliative care
Smoking/tobacco use
Geriatric Oncology
Health Disparities in Cancer
Implementation science

Investigators dedicated to improving the quality of cancer care for diverse populations through research who have an established track record of grant funding are strongly encouraged to apply.

The role will focus on enhancing population science research within the SKCCC and the Department; develop strategic initiative with basic, clinical, population and translational researchers throughout the Jefferson Enterprise, and expand community outreach, engagement and education efforts.

The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SKCCC) is an NCI-designated consortium cancer center that includes researchers from Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel University. The SKCCC has just achieved comprehensive status, and its community outreach and engagement component is ranked as “exceptional”. The SKCC has a successful population science Cancer Risk and Control research program with over $13m in peer-reviewed funding and 34 full members from 15 departments at Jefferson and Drexel. Jefferson has a network of 18 hospitals in the region, providing tremendous opportunities for data science and population health research.

Recruited faculty will be provided generous start-up funds, a competitive salary, and modern facilities, along with administrative and infrastructure services. Successful candidates will get access to cancer registries, and the evolving resources of various types of cancer biorepositories developed within the cancer center. Existing investigators work in biomarkers, disparities, obesity, behavioral studies, survivorship, toxicity reduction and aging. Successful candidates will have opportunities to mentor trainees at all levels from the Jefferson College of Population Health and Drexel University’s Dornsife School of Public Health. In addition to membership in the SKCCC, primary and secondary faulty appointment(s)/affiliation(s) may be one or more departments/divisions of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College and/or the College of Population Health at Jefferson.

The SKCCC at Jefferson is located in the heart of Philadelphia with an abundance of opportunities for professional and social interactions in a vibrant urban cultural setting. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.
Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet®-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jefferson’s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing
As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

Inquiries and expressions of interest should be directed to:

[email protected]/ 215-955-4367

Open Rank

The Department of Population Health (DPH) at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine invites applications for open-rank tenure-track positions, commensurate with experience, with portfolios of research in one or more of the following areas:

-Outcomes research on cardiometabolic disease, cancer, aging, women’s health, mental health, or infectious diseases
-Innovative integration of causal inference and artificial intelligence methods
-Influence of social determinants of health on biological health processes and outcomes
-Healthcare policy research
-Health services research, including expertise in clinical implementation science

Successful candidates will have a doctoral degree in relevant population sciences fields such as epidemiology, biostatistics, econometrics, comparative effectiveness science, health care services research, implementation science, data science, systems science, clinical informatics, OR a medical degree with advanced training in at least one of fields listed above.

Successful applicants will join a vibrant department engaged in highly rigorous research with a strong and sustained focus on translation and health equity–locally, nationally and internationally. Interdisciplinary collaboration with clinical departments, basic science departments, public agencies and community partners is a hallmark of our work. NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the most dynamic and highly ranked academic medical centers in the nation. Faculty in the Department of Population Health lead, co-lead, or substantively contribute to a strong portfolio of interdisciplinary and translational large collaborative grants. To advance its mission of health equity, the institution was the first in the nation to make medical school free, and an Institute for Excellence in Health Equity was launched in 2020 to improve health equity across research, education, clinical care and community.

Candidates should hold a PhD, DrPH, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree and be able to demonstrate scholarship through teaching, publications, and extramurally-funded research. The successful candidate must demonstrate interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills to effectively communicate, collaborate, and establish and maintain good working relationships with a diverse population of multi-disciplinary researchers, faculty, staff, and community partners. Strong desire and commitment to research, mentoring, teaching and practice in areas including but not limited to health equity, multi-sector collaborations, health disparities, social determinants of health, and related topics. Faculty are expected to teach one course per year.

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and letter of interest in electronic form. The letter of interest should speak to research interests, teaching experience/approach to mentoring trainees, and demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Candidates must apply through Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/147132

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The annual salary range for a junior faculty role is $120,000 to $141,652. Candidates who qualify for higher rank faculty appointments are also encouraged to apply. 

Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including faculty appointment, credentials, research history, specialty, and health system need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.

Full-time tenure-track faculty position

Open-Rank Faculty Position, Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC) Research Program within University of Rochester, Wilmot Cancer Institute
The Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC) Research Program within University of Rochester Wilmot Cancer Institute (WCI) invites candidates to apply for a full-time tenure-track faculty position (all ranks considered). Successful candidates are expected to make significant impact with research and expertise in primary prevention and/or cancer control/care delivery supportive care for patients, survivors, and caregivers (e.g., integrative oncology, nutrition, exercise oncology, geriatric oncology, health disparities).

Faculty members are expected to interact with basic, translational, and clinical scientists across all research programs within the WCI. Maintain an innovative, independent, collaborative, and extramurally funded research program and participate fully in CPC Program meetings and activities. Work in partnership with more than 30 highly collaborative faculty and trainees conducting cancer prevention, cancer control and cancer care delivery research across 4 schools and 15 departments.

Requirements
• Ph.D., MD, DO, or equivalent doctoral degree.
• Strong track record of independent funding at the R01 equivalent level (K99/R00 awardees also strongly considered).
• Strong record of scholarly publications, production with recognizable and significant impact, and extramurally funded research ideally from the National Cancer Institute, other NIH Centers or Institutes, the American Cancer Society, PCORI, or other equivalent support.
• Topic areas of high interest include novel behavioral and lifestyle interventions for the primary prevention of cancer, as well as the dissemination and implementation of novel and effective supportive care interventions into standard cancer care.
Academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Rochester is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. For more information or to apply, visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/144839

For more information or to apply, visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/144839

Assistant or Associate Professor Position, Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University Chronic Disease Prevention

The Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences (BSHES), Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, seeks scholars for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor position. We are particularly interested in scholars with a demonstrated ability to obtain extramural research funding as a Principal Investigator and interest in community-engaged intervention research, multi-level interventions, implementation science, program evaluation, social determinants of health, community and social change processes, policy change, and systems science in the context of chronic disease prevention (e.g., tobacco control, physical activity/built environment, nutrition/food environments, and cancer screening). Individuals with strong methodological backgrounds, commitment to public health equity, commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments, and demonstrated ability to mentor and teach graduate students in public health will be preferred.

The BSHES departmental mission is to better the health of all people by advancing knowledge and training tomorrow’s leaders on how to change behavior and social conditions that influence health. The BSHES department matriculates approximately 100 MPH students and approximately 4 PhD students per year. Plans are underway for launching a School-wide DrPH program in Fall 2025, which will include a concentration in Evaluation and Implementation Science. The BSHES department comprises 32 primary and nearly 30 adjunct faculty, many of whom are affiliated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Carter Center, and the Georgia Department of Public Health.

BSHES departmental faculty hold >$40 million in yearly extramural research funding. BSHES department faculty are leaders in several interdisciplinary research centers at Emory including the Emory Prevention Research Center, Center for Reproductive Health Research in the Southeast, Center for AIDS Research, Georgia Clinical and Translational Science Alliance, Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory, Global Health Institute, Winship Cancer Institute, PRISM Health (Programs, Research and Innovation for Sexual and Minority Health) Research Group, and Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance. The successful applicant will likely engage with the Emory Prevention Research Center, and as appropriate, the Cancer Prevention and Control program of Winship Cancer Institute.

The Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH) at Emory University employs over 200 faculty members and enrolls over 1,300 graduate students per year in its MPH, MSPH, and doctoral programs. RSPH is ranked 3rd in “Best Public Health Schools” by US News and World Report, and BSHES is ranked 3rd nationally in Social and Behavioral Sciences Departments within Schools of Public Health. RSPH enjoys impressive physical resources with state-of-the-art IT and classroom facilities, open spaces for collaboration and group work, dedicated student spaces, small seminar rooms and large lecture halls. RSPH is located on the Emory University campus in Atlanta, Georgia, and is adjacent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emory’s Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and a number of laboratory and clinical facilities. RSPH fosters a culture of inclusion and organizational equity as described in its policy (https://www.sph.emory.edu/about/documents/rsph-dei-policy.pdf). Emory’s endowment is among the largest of US universities. RSPH enjoys the benefits of its location in Atlanta, a vibrant, welcoming, and dynamic city, a global hub, and home to a diverse and growing population.

Applicants must apply through the Emory Careers Website
(http://www.hr.emory.edu/eu/careers/) for requisition #132583 (Assistant or Associate
Professor) and should upload a cover letter indicating their interest accompanied by a
curriculum vitae. Please include Job Vacancy #132583 in the application and in your cover
letter, and indicate the rank for which you wish to be considered: Assistant Professor or
Associate Professor.

The starting date is negotiable, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.
Applications will be considered confidential, and references will not be contacted without the
permission of applicants. Preference will be given to applicants received by October 1,
2024. Inquiries can be directed to: [email protected]; Department of Behavioral, Social,
and Health Education Sciences, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University.

Emory Supports a Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.

Inquiries can be directed to: Cathy Telfer ([email protected]).

Program Leader, Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program

The Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center (HMNCC) is seeking applicants for a senior leadership and faculty position in its Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC) research program. The HMNCC has a distinguished research and clinical enterprise impacting the lives of patients within its catchment area. Under the leadership of Jenny C. Chang, MD, the Cancer Center is on the trajectory of scientific growth while actively pursuing National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation. The Cancer Center is nationally recognized for its distinct research capabilities focused on breast cancer, immunotherapies, and using nanotechnologies to improve cancer therapeutics.
The Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC) research program seeks to identify, understand, and mitigate factors that contribute to cancer risk and to develop and evaluate new strategies for early cancer detection, including novel biomarkers. The Program Leader (PL) for the Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC) Research Program is expected to provide scientific leadership in the development of cancer prevention and control efforts and conduct novel, epidemiologic and translational research that aligns with the CPC program vision and the HMNCC strategic plan.
The CPC program is responsible for conducting research that alleviates the cancer burden across the HMNCC 8-county catchment area, with an emphasis on reducing cancer disparities, particularly for five priority cancers of the HMNCC: breast, prostate, lung, liver, and hematological malignancies.
The PL will lead the development of an innovative research portfolio that addresses the full spectrum of prevention and control research informed by the following 3 CPC programmatic aims:

1. Innovations in Detection. Develop innovative strategies for early cancer detection through identification of novel biomarkers and implementation of cancer control measures.
2. Precision Prevention. Develop chemoprevention interventions and novel vaccines for cancer prevention targeting high-risk individuals who would benefit from precision prevention interventions.
3. Tailored Treatment and Survivorship Care. Develop and evaluate cancer care delivery and survivorship strategies from diagnosis to end of life to optimize cancer care and outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a part of the HMNCC Program Leaders (PL) team, the PL will support the Associate Director of Cancer Control and Population Sciences to provide support for all scientific, policy, and programmatic issues relating to the CPC program. Specifically, the PL should contribute and possess:
• Advanced expertise in cancer research design & methodology.
• An ability to identify research gaps and anticipate new research directions and opportunities.
• Dedicated efforts to addressing cancer disparities across the cancer continuum.
• Translational cancer research expertise in at least one of the following areas: biostatistics/bioinformatics, environmental epidemiology, behavioral epidemiology, genetics/epigenetics, immunology, biomarker and/or drug development, and health services research.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with a transdisciplinary team, with exceptional mentorship skills to advance careers of early career faculty, trainees, and staff.
• Ability to foster awareness and support of cancer center initiatives to support inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and cancer health equity efforts throughout the institution.
• Ability to help establish CPC program priorities, including increasing CPC membership through strategic faculty recruitment, and increasing the effectiveness, impact and reach of the CPC program efforts.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful applicants must have:
• Professional degree (PhD, MD, DrPH, or ScD) in a discipline related to cancer epidemiology, cancer population sciences, environmental epidemiology, health services research, and/or behavioral sciences.
• Established track record of peer-reviewed extramural research funding, publications in high impact professional journals, and national/international reputation as evidenced by service on national, regional, and local organizations and societies.
• Outstanding record of collaborative cancer research-related activities.
• Record of participation in educational programs and mentorship.
• Faculty ranking of Associate or Full Professor.

COMMUNITY:
Houston is a vibrant city comprised of diverse communities that reflect global influences, who enjoy a great variety of cultural amenities, world-class restaurants and an affordable cost of living. Houston Methodist is based in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the U.S. — just a short walk from the city’s museum and arts district, zoo and midtown attractions, and a few miles from Houston’s downtown and sports arenas.

PROCEDURE AND CANDIDACY:
Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae with funding and research interests; along with a cover letter highlighting accomplishments and research interests. To ensure full consideration, inquiries, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically, in confidence, to [email protected].