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Pediatric Otolaryngology-Indianapolis

Pediatric Otolaryngology-Indianapolis

Pediatric Otolaryngology-Indianapolis

Posting Date: 01/11/2024


Closing Date: 02/10/2024


Job Information/Description:

At the Ear, Nose and Throat Center we are otolaryngology specialists who diagnose and treat the entire spectrum of pediatric otolaryngology, including airway, head/neck, otology, cochlear implant/BAHA, chronic ear and general otolaryngology. Our division is also a key member of the craniofacial, vascular malformation, and down syndrome teams. The otolaryngologists and associates provide comprehensive services
at:
Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent Ear, Nose and Throat Center
Ascension St. Vincent Pediatric Communications Center (Audiology)
Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent
24/7 coverage at Hilbert Pediatric Emergency Department, at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent Women’s Hospital NICU

Full time in-house hospitalists, pediatric intensivists, and neonatologists
Busy airway practice due to our 96 bed NICU (largest in Indiana), 23 bed PICU, aerodigestive team, and large cardiac surgery program.
Largest level 4 NICU in the State of Indiana
Statewide pediatric and NICU referral pattern
Pediatric trauma and burn programs

Position Highlights:

Office Hours/Schedule: 8-4:30
Call is 1:6, assisted by nurse practitioners and in-house 24/7 pediatric emergency medicine, PICU, NICU and hospitalist attending physicians. 
GENEROUS stipend bonus
Competitive salary
Generous paid time off program
Multiple health, dental, vision and wellness packages
Annual CME Allotment
403B retirement savings plan with employer match
Relocation compensation available
A nine story Women and children’s tower currently under construction

About Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent

Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent is part of Indiana’s largest not-for-profit health system with 22 ministries and over 3000 physicians. 

Features include: 

An attached tertiary care, pediatric hospital with 40 private inpatient beds and 8 short stay beds, staffed in-house 24/7 by our Pediatric Hospitalist group.
A 23-bed PICU staffed 24/7 by Pediatric Intensivists.
A 17-bed Pediatric Emergency department staffed 24/7 by Pediatric Emergency physicians.
Indiana’s largest Level IV NICU with 97 beds staffed 24/7 by Neonatologists.
St. Vincent Children’s Services: recognized nationally for faster access to pediatric specialists and best-in-care outcomes.
Through the Peyton Manning Children’s Health system at St. Vincent your family will get faster access to more than 100 highly experienced pediatric specialists. A majority of these physicians are double board certified in pediatrics and in one of 40 different pediatric specialties and multidisciplinary programs.



Additional Information:

About Indianapolis

Indianapolis is the 15th largest city in the nation and is the center of America’s heartland. 
Indianapolis supports more than 200 arts organizations, including a world-class symphony, theater, opera, ballet, museums, art galleries and professional sports. 
Home to the nationally best rated Indianapolis International Airport, the world’s largest children’s museum as well as one of the nation’s largest privately funded zoos. 
Indiana’s cost of living and unemployment rates remain below the national average. Physicians in Indiana enjoy low malpractice rates, making Indiana one of the top physician friendly states in which to practice medicine.

About Ascension Medical Group
When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care.
 
With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.



Contact Information:

David Clingan, Recruiter
[email protected]



Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow

Posting Date: 01/10/2024


Closing Date: 12/31/2024


Job Information/Description:

The postdoctoral scholar will actively participate in these funded transdisciplinary studies, and contribute to the scientific aspects including study design, implementation, and dissemination of findings. The post-doctoral scholar will have opportunities to work on first authored manuscripts, develop new studies and to learn about grant writing including career development grants. The successful candidate will primarily work with Dr. Anita Kinney, who has a track record of sustained NIH funding and mentoring. The postdoc scholar will have opportunities to learn about cancer health disparities, randomized controlled and pragmatic trials, implementation science, ehealth interventions (e.g., AI enabled conversational agents), community participatory research strategies, and biomarkers.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Implementation and dissemination of ongoing research and obtaining preliminary data for grant submissions.
Training and supervising students.
Writing and submitting manuscripts in peer-related journals.
Development and writing of research grant applications.
Assists the Principal Investigator (PI) in ongoing research.
Assists the PI with analyzing data and preparing manuscripts, reports, and presentations.



Additional Information:

Minimum Education and Experience:
Applicants must have a doctoral degree in a behavioral, social science, nursing, public health, or medicine (with a master’s degree), be committed to a career in cancer control and disparities research and be US citizens or permanent legal residents.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Effective oral and communication skills.
Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint



Contact Information:

https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/217217



Postdoctoral Fellow, Cancer Population Health Science at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute

Postdoctoral Fellow, Cancer Population Health Science at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute

Postdoctoral Fellow, Cancer Population Health Science at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute

Posting Date: 12/22/2023


Closing Date: 03/22/2024


Job Information/Description:

ChristianaCare is hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute.

The Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute (HFGCCRI) at ChristianaCare, located in Newark, Delaware, provides a unique environment to conduct population health science research to address cancer disparities. With more than 245,000 annual patient visits, the HFGCCRI is recognized as a national model for multidisciplinary cancer care and a top enroller in U.S. clinical research trials.

The HFGCCRI is one of a select group of research centers in the country to participate in the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP). In addition, through its novel partnership with the Wistar Institute Cancer Center, an NCI-Designated Basic Laboratory Cancer Center, the two institutions have a long-standing partnership of conducting patient-focused, translational cancer research that has impacted cancer care in Delaware.

The HFGCCRI and the Wistar Institute Cancer Center are committed to equity, inclusion, fairness, and justice. The Caspar Wistar Bacchieri Disparities Fellows will play an important role supporting a new programmatic line of research in population health science. Priority will be given to research activities that have the potential to build on past successes in reducing cancer disparities and translate into impactful clinical and policy-based interventions.

To be considered, you must include the following in your application:

-Cover letter
-Curriculum vitae
– A description of previous research with reprints of up to four publications
– A concise statement of research interests and professional goals
– Three letters of recommendation with contact information

Qualifications
-Minimum of a PhD or Doctorate degree in biomedical sciences, medicine, epidemiology, behavioral science, public health, or a related field.
-Experience in research, education, and/or outreach that included underrepresented groups is required.
-Research experience with evidence of outstanding academic achievement related to the ability to work collaboratively across translational and clinical cancer research disciplines.
-Experience with quantitative, qualitative, and research software (e.g., SPSS, R, NVivo, and REDCap) is preferred.

Caspar Wistar Bacchieri Disparities Fellows will be appointed for a two-year term, with full salary and benefits, and the possibility of extending or being considered for promotion. Fellows will be part of the uniquely collegial, collaborative scientific and clinical environment that characterizes the partnership between the HFGCCRI and Wistar Cancer Institute.

Candidates of all races, nationalities, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and economic background are strongly encouraged to apply. We seek candidates who will actively contribute to our core values of diversity, inclusion, scientific/clinical innovation, and health equity.

This position is funded by a partnership with Wistar Cancer institute, for 2 years with the potential for a 3rd year based on the Fellow performance.

EEO Statement: Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.



Contact Information:

Please contact Erica Hollinger, Talent Acquisition Specialist at [email protected]



Applied Research Scientist – Cancer Epidemiology

Applied Research Scientist – Cancer Epidemiology

Applied Research Scientist - Cancer Epidemiology

Posting Date: 12/20/2023


Closing Date: 04/30/2024


Job Information/Description:

Applied Research Scientist_ Cancer Epidemiology

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we come face-to-face with cancer every day, but we also see courage. And it inspires us to be the safest and best place for cancer care – to bring greater hope to every patient we serve. It’s why we’ve been continually named One of the Top Places to Work in the Tampa Bay Area. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Moffitt is the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast and has been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999. Because working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join a dedicated, diverse and inclusive team of over 7,000 to be a part of the Courageous future we envision.

Summary:
Applied Research Scientist I/II Cancer Epidemiology

The Applied Research Scientist position will support the research and research team activities of Dr. Peter Kanetsky, an epidemiologist with ongoing investigations to understand the roles of genetic susceptibility and environmental factors in the development of melanoma and testicular germ cell tumors (TGCT) and the modulation of disease progression and outcomes. Dr. Kanetsky also leads intervention studies assessing whether receipt of information on inherited genetic risk can impact the practice of skin cancer prevention activities. This position is comparable to a staff scientist role: an essential contributor to analysis, writing, and grant preparation for ongoing and future research projects under the general direction of Dr. Kanetsky. This position will have ample opportunities for authorship and other documentable career-enhancing activities.

Position Highlights:
Independently conducts statistical analysis
Writes and prepares manuscripts for a variety of research studies
Generates scientific sections of grant applications with appropriate guidance
Develops and initiates protocols for and high-level coordination of multiple studies
Potential to network in large international research consortia

The Ideal Candidate:
Ph.D. in epidemiology, genetic epidemiology, or a closely aligned quantitative field
Has research experience in the academic and/or clinical setting, preferably in oncology
Statistical programming experience, including demonstrated proficiency in SAS and R
Demonstrating writing skills and enthusiasm for writing
Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary environment
A critical, independent, and creative thinker
A professional, personable, and organized individual
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Grant writing experience is highly desired
Willing to consider candidates with ARS I-related experience (recent Ph.D. graduates)

Responsibilities:
Under appropriate direction and guidance, performs research and related support activities including, (a) development, implementation, and management of research projects; (b) preparation of drafts of regulatory protocols and reports, manuscripts, and grants and (c) presentation of research at scientific meetings.
Interacts closely with Investigators and their collaborators in the consortium setting.
Maintains membership and regularly attends appropriate professional associations, conferences, workshops, lectures, and seminars as supported by the overseeing Investigators.

Credentials and Qualifications:
Minimum of an M.D. or Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to Population Science (e.g., epidemiology, biostatistics, psychology, internal medicine) or a related field.
Two years as an Applied Research Scientist or equivalent are required.

Equivalent Experience.
Credit for actual years worked in a relevant field of public health that was conducted independently of graduate training education.
Evaluation of independent work productivity based on elements of the individual’s CV



Additional Information:

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. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.



Contact Information:

To apply:
https://moffitt-cancer-center-careers.hctsportals.com/jobs/1596831-applied-research-scientist-cancer-epidemiology

contact: [email protected]



Cancer Epidemiology Faculty Position

Cancer Epidemiology Faculty Position

Cancer Epidemiology Faculty Position

Posting Date: 12/11/2023


Closing Date: 02/10/2024


Job Information/Description:

The Cancer Epidemiology Program in the Division of Public Health Sciences (PHS) at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level depending on qualifications. We are looking for individuals with innovative ideas and strong methodologic skills in epidemiological research to add to the breadth of expertise of our faculty. Areas of strategic growth include but are not limited to the following: social determinants of health, geospatial and environmental science, physical activity, immunoepidemiology, molecular and genetic epidemiology, exposome assessment, integrative tumor epidemiology, and the use of electronic health records and mobile technologies. Our outstanding research environment and resources provide a strong foundation for the successful candidate to develop and conduct an independent research program.

The Cancer Epidemiology Program’s research is focused on reducing cancer incidence, progression, mortality, and sequalae through the identification of risk (or protective) factors, the elucidation of underlying biologic mechanisms, and the translation of discoveries into intervention strategies. Through population, laboratory, and clinic-based studies, the faculty aim to uncover knowledge that can inform and improve knowledge of cancer etiology, cancer risk prediction, prevention, early detection, prognostication, treatment choice, survival and overall health. The Program is home to a long-standing, top-ranked Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program-funded cancer registry for Western Washington.

The Cancer Epidemiology Program is part of the Fred Hutch’s Division of Public Health Sciences, home of an extensive portfolio of population science research, large specimen and data repositories, multiple coordinating centers overseeing national and international cross-disciplinary research initiatives, a prevention center designed for intervention research, and a large trans-disciplinary faculty. The Fred Hutch, together with the University of Washington, and Seattle Children’s is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center with active training programs for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. An appointment with the University of Washington is possible, depending on qualifications and interests.

Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, cancer and HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities makes us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism, and inclusion.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a dynamic independent research program and to join in collaborative transdisciplinary and translational endeavors pertinent to our mission of reducing cancer incidence, progression, mortality, and sequelae. Applicants should have a doctoral (PhD or MD with MPH/MS) degree or equivalent training in cancer epidemiology (or a related discipline) and relevant research experience.

Application Instructions

Interested individuals should submit their application, including a curriculum vitae, a statement describing current research interests and future research plans, a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement, and the names and contact information of three references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information on Fred Hutch faculty and program activities, please visit our website: http://www.fredhutch.org/

For faculty without clinical responsibilities, the annual base salary range for this position is from $165,000 to $197,026 for faculty hired at the Assistant Professor rank and from $185,059 to $229,952 for faculty hired at the Associate Professor rank. For faculty with clinical responsibilities, the annual base salary range for this position is from $200,181 to $393,196 for faculty hired at the Assistant Professor rank and from $240,162 to $420,547 for faculty hired at the Associate Professor rank. Pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. Pay for Faculty positions is based on a variety of factors, including degree, specialty, clinical practice and experience. This position is eligible for relocation assistance and sign-on bonus. 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (up to 13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 12 months for professor track faculty, up to 6 months for other scientific staff).



Contact Information:

Please apply for this role at: https://apply.interfolio.com/137093



Assistant/Early Associate Tenure-Track Professor Rural Health Disparities

Assistant/Early Associate Tenure-Track Professor Rural Health Disparities

Assistant/Early Associate Tenure-Track Professor Rural Health Disparities

Posting Date: 12/08/2023


Closing Date: 12/08/2024


Job Information/Description:

Assistant/Early Associate Tenure-Track Professor Rural Health Disparities

The Pennsylvania State University, College of Health and Human Development, https://hhd.psu.edu/bbh is seeking candidates for a tenure-track Assistant/Early Associate Professor. The candidate will use an intersectional and interdisciplinary approach to study the individual, social, and structural factors that shape health disparities with a focus on rural populations. The hire will have expertise on and conduct high-impact research on rural-urban or within rural disparities in at least one of the following areas: the etiology, prevention, diagnosis, treatment/intervention, or morbidity and mortality associated with cancer, obesity, or cardiovascular health; with a focus on health disparities in rural contexts; population health; implementation science; or health disparities among marginalized or stigmatized populations in rural settings. The candidate will be expected to contribute to the growing interdisciplinary expertise in rural health and support the potential for Penn State to become a national hub for rural health research.

About the College

The https://hhd.psu.edu/ offers a robust program of eight interdisciplinary programs that share one common goal: enriching the lives of others. We continually examine contemporary issues facing people in today’s changing times, and we develop cutting-edge solutions for addressing them. Our impact extends from our classrooms, across communities and industries, and around the globe.

About the Department/Hiring Unit

The https://hhd.psu.edu/bbh is a uniquely multi-faceted program that examines the space where biological, psychological, environmental, cultural, and global factors converge to affect health and wellness across the entire human lifespan. We are particularly interested in individuals whose research fits within the department’s interdisciplinary focus on integrating biological, environmental, psychosocial, and contextual processes.

Although the tenure home of the position is in BBH, this faculty position will be co-funded by Penn State’s https://ssri.psu.edu/. Social Sciences Research Institute (SSRI), whose mission is to foster research that addresses critical human and social problems at the local, national, and international levels. SSRI has five strategic foci: 1) the causes and consequences of inequality, 2) human development and behavior, 3) the social and environmental determinants of health, 4) innovative and data intensive research methods, and 5) individual and community impact. SSRI supports interdisciplinary research by bringing together researchers across the university around emerging areas, and by providing consultation, seed grants and faculty fellowships, and core resources tailored to the needs of social and behavioral scientists. Colleagues with strong interdisciplinary and/or translational orientations are particularly desired. The successful candidate should be a collaborative researcher who will promote and enhance excellence and innovation in interdisciplinary research between BBH and SSRI.

The ideal candidate will have the potential to engage in interdisciplinary collaborations within the social, behavioral, or medical/biological sciences. There are multiple centers or institutes which offer intellectual hubs to build interdisciplinary teams and internal funding opportunities that would support the development of interdisciplinary collaborations including https://cancer.psu.edu/, https://www.prevention.psu.edu/, https://healthyaging.psu.edu/, https://www.huck.psu.edu/, https://pop.psu.edu/, and the https://ctsi.psu.edu/ offer. Other relevant resources include a https://hhd.psu.edu/bbh/biomarker-core-lab and the https://www.imaging.psu.edu/.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position include establishing a fundable line of interdisciplinary biobehavioral health research, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, supervising and mentoring student researchers, and providing service to the Department, College, and University and to the profession. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in research, a strong publication record appropriate for their stage of career, interest in collaboration across disciplines, commitment to mentoring students or early career researchers, and a track record of or strong potential for external grant funding, with excellent potential to carry forward such research and funding. The individual would be expected to establish a line of interdisciplinary health research with a focus on rural health disparities and which has clear funding targets.

Qualifications

For Assistant Professor, candidates must possess a Ph.D. or terminal degree at the time of hire, or a degree that is equivalent to a Ph.D. or terminal degree in the U.S. at the time of hire. Areas of study may include social and behavioral science, epidemiology, psychology, biology, neuroscience, sociology, public health, population health, biobehavioral health, or a closely related field. Assistant Professor candidates must show promise for excellence in research, teaching, and service at the time of hire. For Early Associate Professor, candidates must possess the same qualifications as Assistant Professor candidates but also demonstrate established excellence in research, teaching, and service commensurate with the position.

Diversity Statement

To learn more about Penn State University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion see the University’s Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at https://equity.psu.edu/equity-at-penn-state/strategic-plan. As an institution, we embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engages all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission, and we strongly encourage applicants who would enrich the diversity of our academic community to apply for this opportunity.

Our campuses are located on the original homelands of the Erie, Haudenosaunee (Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk, and Tuscarora), Lenape (Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe, Stockbridge-Munsee), Monongahela, Shawnee (Absentee, Eastern, and Oklahoma), Susquehannock, and Wahzhazhe (Osage) Nations. As a land grant institution, we acknowledge and honor the traditional caretakers of these lands and strive to understand and model their responsible stewardship. We also acknowledge the longer history of these lands and our place in that history.

Application Instructions

To apply, please upload a curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your interest in the position which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications, a research statement, a teaching statement, and a DEI Statement which addresses how your values and experiences advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your work, three (3) reprints/preprints, and contact information for three professional references. We will request reference letters, with a short timeframe for response, for applicants undergoing further consideration.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Questions related to the position can be addressed to Dr. Emily Ansell at mailto:[email protected].

Located in Centre County, Pennsylvania, employment at Penn State offers an incredible opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the central Pennsylvania outdoors combined with all of the culture, sports, and entertainment available in a large university community. More information on the area and all of its amenities can be found here: https://happyvalley.com/.

Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/4826993

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Assistant/Associate Professor Outcomes Research/Healthcare Financing

Assistant/Associate Professor Outcomes Research/Healthcare Financing

Assistant/Associate Professor Outcomes Research/Healthcare Financing

Posting Date: 12/04/2023


Closing Date: 12/04/2024


Job Information/Description:

Assistant/Associate Professor Outcomes Research/Healthcare Financing

Department:
SOM Department of Population Health
—–
Population Health Faculty

Position Title:
Assistant/Associate Professor Outcomes Research/Healthcare Financing

Job Family Group:
Academic

Job Description Summary:
The Department of Population Health seeks candidates of exceptional potential and emerging scholarship to enhance our research and educational portfolio in health outcomes, health services research, and health finance. Multiple hires possible for 12-mos, full time tenure-track positions for first time or late Assistant Professor. Mid-career investigators also considered.

Located in the School of Medicine, the Department provides a robust, interdisciplinary environment in an academic medical center setting. With faculty on three campuses – Kansas City, Wichita, Salina – the Department is the academic home for nationally-ranked, accredited graduate educational programs leading to the MHSA and MPH, as well as the MSCR and PhD. We are committed to addressing rural and urban health inequities through strong partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, health systems and other parties in diverse communities and across the care delivery continuum in the rapidly growing, multicultural Mid-West context. We seek faculty eager to build collaborations with our clinician colleagues, the University of Kansas Health System, and other community health systems caring for our diverse regional catchment area.

Competitive candidates will have a demonstrable content expertise and teaching capabilities in health services research, such as utilization management, outcomes assessment, healthcare payment systems; healthcare financing (Medicare/Medicaid); economic evaluation and quality of care; cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis. Familiarity with state and federal datasets, system-level EHR or experience using other clinical information systems for research is an asset. In addition to a strong record of partnership with state and regional health authorities, the Department has access to exceptional campus resources to support diverse community engagement and recruitment, quantitative analytics and health informatics. Opportunities abound for collaboration through KUMC’s Frontiers Clinical & Translational Science Institute, the KU School of Health Professions, School of Nursing, KU Alzheimer’s Disease Center, and the KU Cancer Center, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Joint or secondary appointments for clinicians are possible.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications

Education: Doctorate or equivalent with analytic training in population health (e.g. nursing, medicine or public health; health-related behavioral or social sciences)

Work Experience:

• Record of scholarship in peer-reviewed publications, appropriate to rank.

• History of commitment to interdisciplinary, graduate teaching and mentoring in respective methods and areas of expertise.

• Potential for extramural funding via participation in recent grants and/or contracts, appropriate to rank as evidenced by application materials

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Experience supervising and mentoring doctoral students.

• Evidence of principal investigator status.

• Evidence of effective teaching relevant to master’s level courses in health finance and/or health economics

Skills: Demonstrable research focus in health services, especially health outcomes assessment, health finance or policy analysis

Job Duties Outlined

• Maintain an ongoing program of research and training, with external funding, appropriate to expertise.

• Collaborate with other faculty members via interdisciplinary research teams.

• Teach and participate in graduate courses and curriculum development.

• Participate in the intellectual life of the Department and School of Medicine, e.g. faculty and departmental committees and activities. Provide other service to the school, university, profession, and community, as appropriate.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair.

The Department of Population Health works to foster an inclusive professional community that promotes and sustains diversity in all our endeavors. We actively encourage applications from members of groups underrepresented in the health and biomedical sciences, people of all genders, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. KUMC is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration.

Required Documents

• CV

• Cover Letter addressing preparation and vision for graduate teaching, research, and service in our academic medical center setting

• Professional statement on academic diversity, equity and inclusion – e.g. describe how your prior experience could contribute to our academic mission to encourage first-generation learners, those from rural communities or other backgrounds, to advance science of population health (approx. 1 page)

• No more than 3 sample publications

• Name and contact information of 3 potential academic references

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found https://www.kumc.edu/documents/hr/Representation%20and%20Warranties%20Document.pdf.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus nine paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To learn more and apply online, please visit https://apptrkr.com/4816240 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR005614.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:

The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at http://www.kumc.edu/.

Benefits:

KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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Applied Research Scientist_Cancer Epidemiology

Applied Research Scientist_Cancer Epidemiology

Applied Research Scientist_Cancer Epidemiology

Posting Date: 12/04/2023


Closing Date: 04/01/2023


Job Information/Description:

Position Summary:
The Applied Research Scientist position will support the research and research team activities of Dr. Anna Giuliano, an epidemiologist with ongoing investigations to understand infection-related cancers, particularly to develop improved methods for their prevention through screening and improved treatments. Dr. Giuliano leads multiple domestic and multinational studies, including development of early detection cancer biomarkers, clinical trials for the prevention of HPV-related cancers among people living with HIV in Latin America and the Caribbean, and research of understudied virally-associated cancers among men and women living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa.

This position is comparable to a staff scientist role: an essential contributor to analysis, writing, and grant preparation for ongoing and future research projects under the general direction of Dr. Giuliano. This position will have ample opportunities for authorship and other documentable career-enhancing activities.

Position Highlights:
Writes and prepares manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication of a variety of research studies
Independently works with biostatisticians to complete statistical analyses
Generates scientific sections of grant applications with appropriate guidance
Develops and initiates protocols for and high-level coordination of multiple studies
Potential to network in large international research consortia

The Ideal Candidate:
PhD in epidemiology, with a focus in infectious disease and/or cancer epidemiology, or a closely aligned quantitative field
Has research experience in the academic and/or clinical setting, preferably in oncology
Strong writing skills and enthusiasm for writing as demonstrated by first author publications
Statistical programming experience, including demonstrated proficiency in SAS and R
Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary environment
A critical, independent, and creative thinker
A professional, personable, and organized individual
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Grant writing experience is highly desired

Responsibilities:
Under appropriate direction and guidance, performs research and related support activities including, (a) development, implementation, and management of research projects; (b) preparation of drafts of regulatory protocols and reports, manuscripts, and grants and (c) presentation of research at scientific meetings
Interacts closely with Investigators and their collaborators in the consortium setting.
Maintains membership and regularly attends appropriate professional associations, conferences, workshops, lectures, and seminars as supported by the overseeing Investigators.

Credentials and Qualifications:
Minimum of an M.D. or Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to epidemiology or related field is required
2 years post-doctoral experience is preferred
Experience working on research related to HPV and/or HIV is preferred
Interested applicants should send a single PDF file that includes a current CV with recent publications, a personal statement of scientific interests and goals, and contact information for three references.



Additional Information:

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we come face-to-face with cancer every day, but we also see courage. And it inspires us to be the safest and best place for cancer care – to bring greater hope to every patient we serve. It’s why we’ve been continually named One of the Top Places to Work in the Tampa Bay Area. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Moffitt is the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast and has been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999. Because working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join a dedicated, diverse and inclusive team of over 7,000 to be a part of the Courageous future we envision.

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. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

Apply here:
https://moffitt-cancer-center-careers.hctsportals.com/jobs/1683625-applied-research-scientist-cancer-epidemiology



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Senior Talent Advisor – [email protected]



Associate/Full Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health

Associate/Full Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health

Associate/Full Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health

Posting Date: 11/17/2023


Closing Date: 01/01/2024


Job Information/Description:

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Arizona (UArizona) invites applicants for a fiscal (12-month) position as a tenure-eligible or tenured Associate or Full Professor in epidemiology. While expertise in all areas of epidemiology will be considered, we are especially interested in candidates focusing on cancer or chronic disease epidemiology.
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 strengths in the department, 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.
Exciting opportunities for collaboration exist with faculty and federally funded centers covering a wide range of disciplines across the UArizona. Centers include: The UArizona Cancer Center, the Arizona Center on Aging the Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center the Sarver Heart Center, as well as many others at and the UArizona Health Sciences.
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. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Review of candidates begins January1, 2024. For a detailed position description and application instructions visit: https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/17728?c=arizona
The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA – M/W/D/V Employer



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Post Doctoral Fellow-Community Outreach & Engagement

Post Doctoral Fellow-Community Outreach & Engagement

Post Doctoral Fellow-Community Outreach & Engagement

Posting Date: 11/17/2023


Closing Date: 01/31/2024


Job Information/Description:

Job Description
The University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC) is seeking a postdoctoral associate for its Community Outreach and Engagement program.

The postdoctoral associate will work under the supervision of Dr. Ronald Chen, Joe and Jean Brandmeyer Endowed Professor and KUCC Associate Director of Health Equity. In addition, there are multiple outstanding faculty and staff in the Community Outreach and Engagement program with whom the postdoctoral associate will collaborate.

The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the region’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center where patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research.

Required Qualifications

Education: PhD in health services research, population health, epidemiology, biostatistics, health economics, or a related discipline.

Work Experience:

Familiarity in cancer disparities and implementation science.
Strong understanding of quantitative and qualitative methods, study design, data analysis, and interpretation.
Proficiency in SAS, R, Stata, or other statistical programming language/software.
History of peer-reviewed publication.
Skills:

Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Job Duties Outlined:

The candidate will engage in work related to the following areas of focus:

Assessing cancer burden and needs of the KUCC catchment area, which includes the State of Kansas and Western Missouri.
Assessing disparities (racial, ethnic, urban/rural, etc.) in cancer burden and needs in the KUCC catchment area.
Identifying opportunities for and implementing evidence-based interventions to reduce the cancer burden and needs in the KUCC catchment area.
Evaluating the activities of the community outreach and engagement efforts.
Analyzing and publishing data on the work listed above.
Required Documents:

Cover Letter AND Resume/CV

The University of Kansas Medical Center and The University of Kansas Cancer Center are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment, one that nurtures growth and development for all. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply!



Contact Information:

https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Post-Doc–Community-Outreach—Engagement_JR006202-1

Alana Estes, Senior Recruiter (she/her)
The University of Kansas Cancer Center
913-588-5387
[email protected]