Postdoctoral Associate - Cancer Epidemiology/Data Sciences

The University of Vermont Cancer Center is seeking an outstanding candidate to fill a Postdoctoral Associate position focused on breast cancer epidemiology and data sciences. This position is under the supervision of Dr. Brian Sprague, PhD, who is Professor in the UVM Larner College of Medicine and co-Leader of the Cancer Population Sciences program within the Cancer Center. Dr. Sprague directs the Vermont Breast Cancer Surveillance System (VBCSS), a registry-based study that collects data on women undergoing breast imaging at radiology facilities in Vermont. The VBCSS is one of six active registries that pools data within the national Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium (BCSC) to conduct breast cancer research and inform national guidelines for breast cancer screening. VBCSS data have been used in over 270 publications.

This postdoctoral associate position offers opportunities in complex data management, data analyses, and manuscript publication in support of multiple NCI grant-funded projects evaluating breast cancer screening strategies and breast cancer risk prediction models. Active projects include an R01-funded study of supplemental screening strategies for women with dense breasts, an R01-funded study of novel risk prediction models for women with benign breast disease, and P01-funded studies of advanced cancer risk prediction models and the use of image analysis artificial intelligence algorithms to improve breast cancer screening and risk prediction.

Core job responsibilities will include analytic design, conduct of data analyses, and manuscript preparation. The postdoctoral associate will develop their independent research skills under the mentorship of Dr. Sprague, including opportunities for grant writing and conference travel if desired. Candidates can expect a collaborative work environment, with local, national, and international collaborators in disciplines including Epidemiology, Health Services Research, Biostatistics, Radiology, Pathology, Surgery, Primary Care, Decision Analysis, Implementation Science, and Complex Systems.

This is a 1-2 year position with a flexible start date and potential to extend for an additional year. Ability to work in-person at the University of Vermont in Burlington is desired but remote options may be considered. A competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for travel and training are available.

Requirements include a PhD in a field applicable to cancer epidemiology or data sciences. This opportunity is available to US Citizens or eligible to work in the United States. Recent PhD graduates and candidates with prior postdoctoral experience will both be considered. Successful candidates will have an interest in working with large datasets, including data from the Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium, experience with complex statistical analyses, and strong writing skills. Database management skills (e.g., SQL Server, MS Access, SAS) and interests in rural health are highly desirable but not required.

To apply, please submit 1) a cover letter describing the candidate’s research interests and relevant qualifications; 2) a CV; and 3) the names and contact information of three individual references to: Dr. Brian Sprague ([email protected]).

Further information about the VBCSS is available at http://www.med.uvm.edu/vbcss/program-home. Further information about the BCSC is available at https://www.bcsc-research.org/

Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology

Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology
UMass Chan Medical School
Worcester, MA

UMass Chan Medical School (UMass Chan) and UMass Memorial Health (UMMH), Worcester, seek a distinguished, dynamic, and collaborative Hematology/Oncology leader with a strong clinical and academic foundation to serve as the next Chief of the Division of Hematology Oncology. As the leader of the Division, the Chief will be responsible for the growth and advancement of research, faculty recruitment and development, scholarly activity, and teaching excellence for the Division. The Division strives to be a nationally recognized Hematology Oncology program through advancing clinical, educational, research, and scholarly activities with the goal of being a top-tier division in all areas.

UMass Memorial Health is the largest integrated healthcare system in Central and Western Massachusetts. Based in Worcester, the system encompasses a multi-campus tertiary and quaternary care medical center (UMass Memorial Medical Center); member and affiliated community hospitals; home health; hospice; health plan; extensive ambulatory care sites; rehabilitation; and behavioral health service. UMass Chan Medical School is one of five campuses in the University of Massachusetts system. One of the fastest-growing research institutions in the United States, UMass Chan is ranked near the top among public medical schools in the Northeast in funding awarded by the National Institutes of Health with $204 million in FY 2023 – total research awards were more than $322 million in FY 2023.

UMass Chan and UMMH’s Hematology/Oncology programs are among the busiest in New England with more than 6,000 new Hematology/Oncology patients per year at 5 sites across the region, approximately 60 patients per year receiving stem cell transplantation, and 15 patients per year receiving cellular therapy in the newly implemented and growing CAR-T program. Additionally, the UMass Cancer Center is a powerhouse in cancer research with scientists and clinical researchers recruited from around the world to develop innovative approaches through groundbreaking basic, translational, clinical, and population-based research. Furthermore, the UMass Cancer Center is dedicated to educating and training the next generation of cancer researchers, educators, clinicians, and physician-scientists – UMass Chan and UMMH offer extensive education and training programs in undergraduate medical education, graduate and postdoctoral education, and all levels of medical training.

Position Description
The new Chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology will lead UMass Chan/UMMH in its efforts to shape the growth of Hematology Oncology services across the UMass Chan and UMMH System. The Chief will be integrally involved in developing and executing a strategic plan and vision for integrated cancer care while working closely with community Hematology/Oncology leaders to collaboratively advance the delivery of cancer care to the hospitals’ patient populations and the goal of achieving NCI Cancer Center status.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced physician-leader and/or physician-scientist to live and work in a very desirable, highly advanced healthcare market, and expand upon a Hematology/Oncology program with the clinical operational support and expertise of one of the nation’s leading Hematology/Oncology Medicine hospitals and health systems.

Compensation commensurate with education and experience, and will include a generous benefits package.

Procedure for Candidacy
A multi-disciplinary search committee will review applicants for eligibility and then invite qualified applicants for virtual interviews. A subgroup of applicants will be invited for onsite interviews. Finally, applicants may be invited to submit their vision statement. After a thorough review of the candidate’s vision, finalists may be invited for a final onsite interview.

Applications or nominations of appropriate candidates may be sent in confidence to:

Betsy Mullenix
Senior Search Associate
Diversified Search Group
[email protected]

Applications should include a current CV and cover letter. Applicant review will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.

Environmental Epidemiology Faculty

Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) and the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah’s Departments of Population Health Sciences (PHS) and Family & Preventive Medicine (DFPM) are seeking a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to grow our emphasis in environmental epidemiology across the cancer control continuum. The ideal candidate will: 1) conduct research that advances the field of environmental epidemiology; 2) provide cancer-focused campus-wide leadership to develop collaborative, interdisciplinary research activities in the area of environmental health; and 3) catalyze partnerships between HCI and research Centers at the University of Utah focused on environmental sustainability and climate change. The ideal candidate will have a track record of environmental and cancer-relevant research, and may have particular expertise in a wide range of disciplines such as geography, statistics, epidemiology, public health, and/or health equity. The academic home will depend upon the candidate’s background, but would be either DFPM (Division of Public Health or Occupational and Environmental Health) or PHS (Division of Cancer Population Sciences). This position includes an Endowed Chair and generous start-up package.

About the University of Utah
The University of Utah is the state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, and offers an exceptional research and teaching environment. As a result of investment in research infrastructure and personnel, in 2022 over 1,100 faculty researchers generated $686 million in external grant and contract funding. The University is investing heavily to create and maintain extraordinary infrastructure providing access to state-of-the-art data science, genomics, bio- and biomedical informatics, visualization, and geospatial capabilities.

About Huntsman Cancer Institute
HCI is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), supporting and fostering a vibrant cancer research enterprise in a highly collaborative environment. HCI has an outstanding history of academic achievement and impact and a commitment to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and service. In addition, the University of Utah and HCI are home to superb shared resources, such as the Utah Population Database (more info below) as well as the Utah Cancer Registry, which is a long-standing and preeminent Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) site. HCI has extensive depth in population sciences research, coupled with a strong tradition of community-based research, and collaborations with clinicians to conduct transformational research for individuals and populations. As part of our scientific mission of excellence, we seek to positively impact the populations we serve; specifically those in Utah, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho.

Utah Population Database
The Utah Population Database (UPDB), with over 600 million records representing >11 million individuals, has gained distinction nationally as an unparalleled database for clinical and population studies, gene discovery for cancer and other diseases, epidemiologic investigation, and outcomes research. The UPDB encompasses a rich and comprehensive population-based, medical/epidemiological/ genealogical/geospatial database that supports more than 250 currently-approved research projects, and is overseen by a large team of computer science, data management, and analytic professionals. With >70 million geocoded addresses, researchers can link address histories to multiple environmental and social determinants of health datasets.

About the Department of Population Health Sciences
The Department of Population Health Sciences is a hub for education, investigation and methodological expertise. Through a diverse faculty in three Divisions, including Cancer Population Sciences, Biostatistics, and Health System Innovation & Research, we provide expertise and infrastructure to advance capacity for impact-driven research (with ~$24 million in annual research expenditures), support clinical professionals in providing better patient and population-oriented care, and lead an integrative PhD Program in Population Health and a four-year Population Health pathway for medical students. Through our research, education, and community engagement activities, we promote patient-centered health care and the delivery of evidence-based health innovations that improve population health and reduce health disparities within our community. We strive to contribute to a world where all individuals—regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, gender identity or sexuality—have the opportunity to enjoy the highest attainable standard of health. The department is highly interdisciplinary, collaborative, and innovative, and we seek faculty who will thrive in this environment.

About the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine
The Department of Family and Preventive Medicine was founded in 1970 making it one of the oldest and most established family medicine departments in the country. The Department of Family and Preventive Medicine optimizes quality of life through scholarship that advances health and well-being in home, workplaces, and communities. The Department comprises four complimentary Divisions: Public Health, Occupational and Environmental Health, Family Medicine and Physician Assistant Studies. The Department offers eight graduate degrees, including MPH, MOH, MSPH, MSOH and doctoral degrees in Public Health and in Occupational and Environmental Health. Faculty are active in educating medical students, and training residents in Family Medicine and Occupational and Environmental Medicine. The Department has a very active research program with ~$16 million in annual grant expenditures. DFPM currently ranked #3 in NIH funding among departments of family medicine in the 2021 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research report.

Desired Qualifications and Experience
• Senior researcher
o Able to advance the science of environmental influences on health, particularly (but not exclusively) on cancer.
o Evidence of a successful research program including a history of funded R01 grants or equivalent.
• Expertise in both prospective and retrospective environmental epidemiologic studies
o Must have experience working with large health and demographic datasets and have a clear understanding of data systems and data linkage.
o Strongly prefer candidates with experience and expertise in spatial analysis methods.
o Prefer candidates with experience using big data techniques, exposome measurement, life course approaches, and/or the application of omics-based methods.
• Dedicated educator and mentor for pre- and post-doctoral trainees as well as junior faculty
• Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to communicate effectively
o Must have a track record of building successful interdisciplinary teams and obtaining the committed support of a wide range of stakeholders for initiatives.

Application Process
Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter with a description of professional experience (including scientific accomplishments, leadership responsibilities and 3 references), and a 3-page research plan.

Applications will be reviewed in an ongoing basis and start date is flexible.

Apply online at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/147207.

Questions about the position can be directed to the search committee Co-Chairs, Dr. Jennifer Doherty in PHS ([email protected]) and Dr. James VanDerSlice in DFPM ([email protected]).

Email: [email protected]

Assistant or Associate Professor in Health Services Research Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences Cancer Center

Position Summary:
We seek candidates passionate about research aimed at reducing disparities in the cancer care continuum with expertise in the supportive or psychological or social aspects of cancer care and one or more of the following areas: patient-reported outcomes, implementation science and/or cancer survivorship. In this new position, the successful population health researcher will have the opportunity to pursue their independent research goals as well as collaborate with other researchers and clinicians providing evidence-based care. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
The successful candidate will have access to data from a large, stable, and diverse patient population; an advanced electronic health record; and a robust tissue biorepository. This position will include a dual academic appointment at Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University and include opportunities to mentor graduate students and teach graduate level courses, if desired. The position will be in Detroit, Michigan at the Henry Ford Health campus.

Position Responsibilities/Expectations:
• Obtain NIH or other commensurate external research funding
• Publish papers in peer-reviewed journals as first/senior author and develop regional,
national and international recognition through presentation of work.
• Participate in academic activities internally as an active member of the Henry Ford Health-
MSU partnership (e.g., committee service, mentoring, teaching) and externally in the
scientific community (e.g., NIH study sections, editorial boards).
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

Position Qualifications:
• PhD and/or MD/DO or equivalent required.
• Graduate level training in health services research and/or other public health-related
discipline.
• Demonstrated successful completion of a post-doctoral fellowship and/or academic
credentials commensurate with an assistant or associate professor at Henry Ford Health.
• Evidence of scholarly activity (publication of papers in peer-reviewed journals, presentations
at scientific meetings).
• Strong writing skills and potential to be an independent and externally funded investigator.
• History of external research funding desired but not required.
• For clinician candidates, certification by eligibility for a specialty board of American Board of
Medical Specialties or American Osteopathic Association Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists.

About Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences: Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences is focused on discovering and advancing a new standard of health to transform life. Together, we are a catalyst for change, reimagining how we think about, innovate, and deliver health and wellness. Through a joint research enterprise, a premier cancer center, and a focus on academic medical and health education of the future, this partnership is working to fight the health disparities that plague our most vulnerable communities, rural and urban. We recruit, educate, and develop world-class experts whose diversity of expertise, backgrounds, identities, and talents unleash the creativity needed to solve the health challenges of our communities and make life better for the residents of Michigan and beyond. Learn more at www.henryfordmsu.org

Required Application Materials: To apply, applicants should submit curriculum vitae, summary of research accomplishments with short- and long-term research objectives, brief description of teaching experience and goals, a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statement, and a list of three references as a single PDF document through using this link-
https://henryfordmsu.infoready4.com/#freeformCompetitionDetail/1932996

In case of any questions, please email [email protected]

Thank you,
Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences

Research Faculty - Cancer Control and Population Sciences

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rikki Rogers
[email protected]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Robin Harris, Search Committee Chair | [email protected]

Post Doctoral Associate

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

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

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

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

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

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

Responsibilities include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Moffitt Cancer Center - Chief Medical Officer

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

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

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

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

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

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

[email protected]

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

Professor/Associate Professor, Physiology

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

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

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

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

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

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

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

Mingyu Liang
Head, Department of Physiology