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

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]

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

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].

Population and Translational Science Researcher

The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) invites talented researchers to join our efforts in Population and Translational Sciences (PTS). Our PTS efforts strive to advance our understanding of cancer at the population level and develop strategies for translating scientific discoveries into practical applications for cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. This mission is accomplished by fostering broad interdisciplinary collaborations among various stakeholders, including basic research scientists, clinicians, epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and public health experts. The collaborative approach allows for a comprehensive understanding of cancer from multiple perspectives and facilitates the development of innovative strategies for population-based translational cancer research. The visionary goals that PTS aims to achieve include: 1) advancing population-based cancer research in Arkansas; 2) promoting interdisciplinary research and partnerships; 3) bridging the gap between research and practice; 4) improving cancer outcomes and survivorship; 5) reducing cancer burden and health disparities; 6) influencing cancer control policies.

Applicants who qualify for Assistant or Associate Professor and possess a terminal degree (e.g. MD, PhD, ScD) are invited to apply for 12-month tenure-track or tenured positions. Candidates applying for an Assistant Professor position should have a record of peer-reviewed publications and either have extramural funding or show evidence of the ability to secure extramural funding if not currently funded. Candidates applying for an Associate Professor position should exhibit a strong record of peer-reviewed research publications and a robust history of extramural funding. Successful applicants will hold an academic appointment in the hiring department at one of UAMS’ professional colleges.

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

The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is located in the capital city of Little Rock. Its 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 provide a collaborative work environment with productive partnerships across UAMS Colleges, state health agencies, health care providers, business and law schools, and other academic institutions.

Candidates should email a current CV, a letter describing their qualifications and professional interests, and a list of at least three possible references to: Rikki Rogers ([email protected]), Program Administrator, Office of the Director, Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

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

Rikki Rogers
[email protected]

Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, Associate Director for Community Outreach and Engagement

Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center (MCCCC) seeks accomplished leaders for Community Outreach and Engagement in two of their geographies:

•The Midwest based in Rochester, MN: The Associate Director of Community Outreach and Engagement (AD-COE) Midwest will be responsible for deeply engaging the unique catchment area surrounding the Upper-Midwest.
•Arizona based in Phoenix and Scottsdale, AZ: In this framework, the AD-COE in Arizona will be responsible for deeply engaging the unique catchment of Maricopa County.

These AD-COE roles are critical leaders for the MCCCC. The NCI recognizes the MCCCC as an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center with three locations in Arizona, Florida, and the Midwest. The MCCCC will remain a fully integrated cancer single center across three U.S. sites and each site will collaborate across the enterprise to achieve a transformational strategy that builds on unique strengths and opportunities at each site. In this framework, the ADs-COE in Arizona and the Midwest will be responsible for deeply engaging their unique catchment areas.

The AD-COEs will be Mayo Cancer Center Career Scientists, meaning their position will be fully funded by the cancer center, akin to an endowed chair role.

The executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been retained to assist in this recruitment. Mark Furman, MD, Flip Jaeger and Shannon Yeatman of Spencer Stuart are the lead consultants on the search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited and should be submitted to search team member Ashton Lange, at: [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, although indication of interest is encouraged by June 1, 2024, for full consideration.

Director, Implementation Science Center (Assistant/Associate Professor) - Cancer Prevention and Control

The West Virginia University School of Medicine, West Virginia University Cancer Institute, and the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) are accepting applications for a Director of Implementation Science Center, Assistant/Associate Professor (open rank). We seek an experienced individual to develop and lead an Implementation Science Center as part of the Community Engagement and Outreach Core of the WVCTSI. We are looking for applicants who will focus on implementation science principles and healthcare delivery within a growing portfolio of cancer prevention and control research. We seek a colleague who will build a program of independent research and implementation science in a multidisciplinary collaborative environment. This opportunity offers the potential for creation of highly impactful research and programs in the areas of cancer prevention and rural health. The successful candidate would ideally have demonstrated success in research collaboration on grant-funded projects. Candidates with experience working in a collaborative, biomedical research setting, and record of extramural grant support are highly preferred. Research training is preferred in one or more of the following areas: implementation and dissemination science, practice-based research, community-engaged research, and/or care quality improvement methodology and practice.

The faculty member’s academic appointment will reside in the newly established Department of Cancer Prevention and Control and rank will be based on experience and extramural funding. This position will report to Stephenie Kennedy-Rea, EdD, Chair of the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control.

Qualifications

Applicant must have:

• A relevant doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, MD, DrPH, etc)
• Track record of independent, peer-reviewed funding and publication in the area of implementation science.
• Advanced expertise in research design and methodology
• At least five (5) years of experience with program development and/or administration in real-world community and/or health operations settings
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Evidence of mentoring experience

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and launching an Implementation Science Center
• Providing day-to-day leadership for the Implementation Science Center (establishing priorities, coordinating projects and data-driven workflows, managing resources, collaborating on execution of program and grant activities, and reporting results and outcomes)
• Conducting research and leading research teams
• Creating and executing an implementation science research agenda focusing on rural health and cancer prevention
• Collaborating and mentoring residents, students, staff on cancer prevention and control projects including manuscript development, data analysis, IRB submissions, and study design
• Effectively working with the primary care clinics that constitute the West Virginia Practice-Based Research Network to develop implementation science studies
• Developing external research support for the Implementation Science Center
• Generating high impact peer-reviewed publications focused on cancer prevention and rural health in West Virginia
• Assisting Cancer Institute and WVCTSI leadership in identifying and implementing strategic objectives for work in advancing dissemination, implementation, and health communication.
• Participating in conferences, seminars, and other professional development activities to maintain and enhance expertise and professional status.
• Collaborating with the Cancer Institute and WVCTSI Evaluation Director to assess effectiveness, impact, and reach of the Implementation Science Center

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Electronic submission of application and supporting materials, including a cover letter, CV, research statement, and contact information for 3 references can be made at: https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=23842

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.