Abramson Cancer Center - Assistant Professor of Epidemiology Positions

Abramson Cancer Center – Assistant Professor of Epidemiology Positions

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Sep 12, 2023

Deadline: Sep 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in either the non-tenure clinician educator track or the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of cancer epidemiology methods development and applications, with the ability to establish oneself as a research leader. Expertise in study design and analysis, cancer prevention / interception, clinical trials, precision medicine, implementation science, or similar research frameworks is preferred. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

Teaching responsibilities will include participation in epidemiology PhD, MPH, and MSCE training programs, as well as teaching epidemiology courses in other biomedical programs. Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring.

Research or scholarship responsibilities will include the development of innovative leading-edge epidemiologic methods as well as collaborative research projects at the Abramson Cancer Center.

Tenure track applicants will focus primarily on the development of innovative leading-edge cancer epidemiologic methods and applications, with secondary emphasis on collaborative research projects within the Abramson Cancer Center and the Perelman School of Medicine. Clinician-Educator track applicants who have outstanding productivity in collaborative research, as well as some methodological research, are also encouraged to apply. There is a rich mix of ongoing biomedical research programs at the Abramson Cancer Center to provide motivation and opportunities for the development of novel methods on wide-ranging domains of biomedical, clinical, and translational science.

The University of Pennsylvania is a vibrant team-science-oriented environment with elite biomedical research collaborators that is ideal for collaboration and application-driven methodological research. The Division of Epidemiology includes over 65 full-time faculty with either a primary or secondary appointment who have diverse expertise across many different health-related and methodological areas. Ours is one of 3 divisions constituting the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics, an integral part of Penn Medicine, one of the nation’s top medical school and academic health systems, with strong links to the Abramson Cancer Center. Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center is a world leader in cancer research, patient care and education. The placement of Epidemiology in the Perelman School of Medicine with world-class medical, biological, and population scientists, as part of an integrated campus including the Wharton School of Business, School of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Engineering and Applied Science and other premier biomedical research institutions including the Abramson Cancer Center provides the ideal setting for cross-disciplinary collaboration and impactful quantitative research.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Application Instructions

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4599205

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the https://www.upenn.edu/affirm-action/ and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).

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ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (WITH TENURE) OF POPULATION HEALTH SCIENCES - CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGIST

The Department of Population Health Sciences in the University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health, in collaboration with the UW Carbone Cancer Center, invites applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor position (tenure track) in the area of cancer epidemiology. Individuals with research programs in survivorship, community-engaged research, the exposome including social determinants of health, and/or novel epidemiologic methods applied to cancer are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have their tenure home in Population Health Sciences, with expected membership in the Carbone Cancer Center, Wisconsin’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. Depending on the selected candidate’s expertise and interests, affiliations with other departments, centers, and institutes across campus are possible, including the Collaborative Center for Health Equity, Data Science Institute, Center for Human Genomics and Precision Medicine, Population Health Institute, the Center for the Demography of Health and Aging, and the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research.

How to apply: Individuals meeting PhD educational requirements apply here: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/assistant-or-associate-professor-cancer-epidemiologist-madison-wisconsin-united-states-a4e600a2-9f60-44dc-8f46-b7865c3560cc; individuals meeting
MD educational requirements apply here: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/assistant-or-associate-professor-cancer-epidemiologist-madison-wisconsin-united-states. Apply by November 30, 2023, to ensure full consideration.

Contact: Brittany Brown, [email protected] or 608-265-2978.

Associate Director for Cancer Research

The Division of Research (DOR) of Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC) seeks a senior researcher to become its Associate Director for Cancer Research. This individual will lead one of DOR’s six scientific sections and will participate in department-wide leadership activities. They will also maintain an independently funded research program and conduct scholarly research that is recognized nationally and internationally. A key part of this leadership role is to foster collaboration with KPNC’s operational leaders and The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) clinicians on studies that evaluate ways to improve cancer care delivery, including primary prevention, screening and early detection, diagnosis and treatment, surveillance, survivorship, and outcomes, across the spectrum of different cancers in children and adults. The associate director may be appointed at the Associate Professor or Professor-equivalent level.

Investigators in the DOR leverage the extensive, clinically rich data derived from a comprehensive, state-of-the-art electronic health record system and enjoy direct access to a diverse population of ~4.6 million members receiving care within KPNC’s integrated health care delivery system framework involving >20 medical centers and >250 medical offices. The DOR, a regional research entity embedded within KPNC, was founded in 1961 and now has 63 faculty-level research scientists who lead robust programs in cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic conditions, health care delivery and policy, behavioral and mental health, aging, infectious diseases, and women’s and children’s health, among others. DOR investigators are primarily supported by grant and contract funding from federal and other external sources, especially the National Institutes of Health. The scientists in DOR’s Cancer Research section (currently 13 research scientists, 1 staff scientist, and 6 adjunct investigators from TPMG) are nationally and internationally respected for their innovative, high-impact research. In addition, KPNC has a highly successful regional Oncology Clinical Trials Program, including leading KPNC’s Community Site for the National Cancer Institute’s Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) and implementing a large number of federally-sponsored and industry-sponsored protocols.

KPNC and TPMG have a long-standing commitment to high-quality cancer care delivery, and currently embarking on an ambitious expansion of our cancer research portfolio. Thus, the Associate Director for Cancer Research calls for broad expertise related to cancer research, which can include epidemiology, evaluation and delivery of clinical and patient-centered care, outcomes assessment, and clinical trials. In general, DOR associate directors spend approximately 20% of their effort (supported by DOR administrative funds) on leadership activities with their section faculty and for the department, and the remainder of their effort on their own research. Section leadership activities include mentorship, administration, and representing the section at management and senior scientific leadership meetings. The successful candidate is expected to maintain their own externally funded research portfolio including NIH or other federal, foundation or industry funding, collaborate effectively with TPMG physicians and program leaders within KPNC, work with other DOR researchers on content and methodological issues, and develop national and international collaborations to advance research, quality of care and outcomes related to cancer.

Required qualifications include an MD or PhD and research experience equivalent to a DOR Research Scientist II or III (similar to an Associate Professor or Professor in a university-based setting). The ideal candidate will have experience in productively leading and cultivating research programs and in successfully mentoring researchers and clinicians. The candidate should have a well-established track record of investigator-initiated grant funding, peer-reviewed publications, collaboration with clinicians, strong methodologic expertise, and experience working with electronic health records.

DOR is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and strongly encourages women of color and other underrepresented groups to apply.

Please email a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:
Suzanne Furuya, MPH, MBA
Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research
[email protected]

Faculty Position in Cancer Research Focused on Indigenous Populations

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, in the Division of Public Health Sciences or in the Division of Clinical Research.

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) is recruiting a full-time faculty member at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level in the Public Health Sciences or Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutch whose work is focused on cancer research in Indigenous, American Indian, and/or Alaska Native populations. Areas of research could include but are not limited to primary prevention, cancer screening and early detection, etiology, survivorship, social determinants of health, behavioral science, epidemiology, dissemination and implementation science, observational studies, development and testing of interventions, and clinical trials on one or more cancers relevant to Indigenous populations.

At Fred Hutch we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer, infectious diseases, and understanding mechanisms of disease. While research conducted at Fred Hutch has a global impact, we are particularly focused on meeting the needs of populations in our local catchment area which is the state of Washington. Indigenous communities are one of our primary priority populations given the persistent cancer disparities Indigenous people continue to experience. Through this faculty recruitment we seek to enhance our capacity to conduct impactful cancer research in partnership with Indigenous communities.

Candidates should have experience conducting research in partnership with Indigenous communities using community-based participatory research approaches. The successful candidate will establish an independent research program within Fred Hutch’s collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. There is an opportunity to collaborate with the newly developed Indigenous Cancer Health Equity Initiative (ICHE-i), which integrates Indigenous relationality, sustainability, and holistic approaches as core values to engage and support the institution’s capacity to cultivate Tribal-Academic-Research partnerships, center Tribal Sovereignty, and increase Indigenous patient advocacy for cancer health equity among tribes and Urban Indian Organizations in WA.

Applicants must have a MD and/or PhD (or foreign equivalent) in a research area relevant to their research program that may be in one or more of the following areas: anthropology, behavioral science, cancer disparities, clinical care, clinical research, communication, decision sciences, dissemination and implementation science, epidemiology, health economics, health services, health policy, precision oncology, psychology, translational research, or other related fields.

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, 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 fully 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 make 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.

Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2024
Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae; a research statement (including future research plans and career goals, two pages or less); a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement describing your past contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion and your future plans for continuing these efforts as a faculty member (two pages or less); and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and those received by December 1, 2023 will be guaranteed full consideration for the position. Applications that arrive after that date will be considered as long as the position remains open.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $165,000 to $393,196 for faculty hired at the Assistant Professor rank, from $185,059 to $420,547 for faculty hired at the Associate Professor rank, and from $207,555 to $472,040 for faculty hired at the Full 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). 

Please apply at: https://apply.interfolio.com/131912

Open Rank Faculty Position(s) (Tenure/Non-Tenure Track) in Cancer

Open Rank Faculty Position(s) (Tenure/Non-Tenure Track) on Cancer
Public Health / Cancer Population Health Research
Population Health Research Institute
MetroHealth / Case Western Reserve University
https://www.metrohealth.org/population-health-research-institute

We invite outstanding individuals (PhD, DrPH, MD, or DO) with a focus on Cancer Public Health, Cancer Health Disparities, or Cancer Control and Population Health research to apply for a faculty position in the Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) at the MetroHealth System (MHS) and Case Western Reserve University (CWRU).

PHRIs vision is to lead the way to a healthy, thriving, equitable community and nation through actionable research, education, and collaboration. PHRI consists of three Centers: The Center for Clinical Informatics, Research, and Education (CCIRE); the Center for Reducing Health Disparities (CRHD); and The Center for Health Care Research and Policy (CHRP), all supported by a Division of Biostatistics and Data Sciences. PHRI engages in community participatory research, statewide and regional policy relevant implementation science, clinical informatics research, and social context of care. PHRI faculty maintain an environment that values diversity and nurtures collaboration, creativity, and innovation. We work closely with the Population Health Innovations Institute within The MetroHealth System where we deploy and evaluate innovative approaches to improving population health.

The successful candidate will work with the MetroHealth Cancer Center (MHCC) and the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center at CWRU (case.edu/cancer/). The MHCC cares for over 1400 cancer cases annually, with approximately half of all patients representing underserved populations. MHCC is committed to expanding the cancer health services research program to address the cancer burden in the communities we serve. The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of only 53 comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute and is affiliated with University Hospitals of Cleveland and the Cleveland Clinic. Cancer research is supported by a multi-institution Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (case.edu/medicine/ctsc/). Cleveland is a dynamic and multicultural city with considerable opportunities to expand research to address cancer and population health.

We offer a very competitive compensation package, health insurance, paid time off, liability insurance, an academic appointment to the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine faculty at a rank commensurate with experience, CME opportunities, malpractice coverage and an impressive pension program with a generous employer match through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

Required Qualifications:
Applicants should have a PhD, DrPH, MD, DO degree or equivalent plus a strong record of scholarly activity and extramural funding. A rank of assistant professor or higher is preferred. Academic rank for the position will be determined based on experience.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate is expected to establish a program of high quality extramurally-funded research in cancer public health, cancer prevention and/or cancer management. Additional opportunities exist for the candidate to advance and extend existing relationships with multiple departments within MHS, CWRU, and with other regional health systems. For candidates with a clinical degree, responsibilities will be based on candidate interests and MHS clinical needs. Teaching opportunities will be considered based on the candidates interests.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, C.V. and three references to Eloy Vazquez: [email protected]

The MetroHealth System and Case Western Reserve University does not discriminate in recruitment, employment, or policy administration on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, color, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, or status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran under U.S. federal law.

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.
o Must have demonstrated excellence in promoting equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice.

Work Environment:
The university is located in Salt Lake City, which has been named one of the top 10 mid-sized American cities. The city is a thriving hub for innovation and the arts. Salt Lake City is surrounded by the Wasatch Mountains, which offers ample opportunity for outdoor adventure, including nine ski resorts within an hour of campus. As a university, we are committed to supporting our faculty, staff and students to lead balanced lives, while achieving success in their professions. We aim to create a space that is safe and welcoming for all, and where all employees are meaningfully engaged and have equal opportunity to succeed. The University of Utah offers highly competitive salary and start-up packages and exceptional benefits. Depending on qualifications, an endowed chair will be considered.

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter with a description of professional experience (including scientific accomplishments, leadership responsibilities and 3 references), a 3-page research plan, and a statement (up to 1-page) of past, present, and future commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) responding to any or all aspects of the following prompt: We view EDI as central to achieving excellence in our research, teaching and service to the community. How have you demonstrated your commitment to EDI in academic or other settings? How do you see yourself contributing to the advancement of EDI in PHS or DFPM?

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

Apply online at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/141078

Email: [email protected]

Faculty in Cancer Control and Population Sciences Research

The University of Utah School of Medicine Department of Population Health Sciences (PHS) and Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) invite applications for an open rank, tenure-track faculty position in cancer control and population sciences. We seek outstanding, collaborative scientists in a number of areas including, but not limited to: cancer prevention (including behavioral interventions), cancer epidemiology (including expertise in geographic and neighborhood contextual factors, molecular, clinical, or genetic epidemiology), cancer survivorship and health outcomes, exercise and cancer, risk communication, implementation science, rural health, and health disparities. We are particularly interested in recruiting scientists with training and expertise in environmental epidemiology. We are looking for collaborative and engaged colleagues who are interested in advancing their career through interdisciplinary team science, working collaboratively with clinicians and experts across a spectrum of fields. We seek candidates who share our commitment to health equity, and who will work to ensure diversity and inclusion in their research team. Candidates from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

About the Department of Population Health Sciences:
The Department of Population Health Sciences is a hub for education, investigation and methodological expertise in population health. 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 and support clinical professionals in providing better patient and population-oriented care in an increasingly complex health care delivery system. 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. Through high impact research, 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 Huntsman Cancer Institute:
Huntsman Cancer Institute 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. Our integrated health system and HCI’s participation in the ORIEN network of leading cancer centers provide opportunities for multidisciplinary collaborations across basic and translational laboratory-based cancer research, epidemiology and biostatistics, as well as access to extensive biospecimen repositories. In addition, the University of Utah and HCI are home to superb shared resources, such as the Utah Population Database with more than 16 million records linking genealogies, health records, and vital statistics, as well as the Utah Cancer Registry, which is a long-standing and preeminent SEER site.

HCI has unparalleled depth in population sciences research, with a goal of working collaboratively with clinicians to perform practice-changing research. Major initiatives are ongoing in environmental health and exposure, digital healthcare, care delivery models and financial outcomes, and telehealth for rural and frontier populations. As part of our scientific mission of excellence, we also seek to positively impact the populations in our region; specifically the HCI catchment area of the five-state Mountain West (Utah, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho).

HCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring individuals whose merit and experience promote a diverse, inclusive, anti-racist workforce and culture. Learn more about HCI’s commitments.

Work Environment:
The University of Utah is the state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, and offers an exceptional research and teaching environment. The university is located in Salt Lake City, which has been named one of the top 10 mid-sized American cities and is often ranked as one of the happiest places to live. The city is also a thriving hub for innovation and the arts.
Salt Lake City is surrounded by the Wasatch Mountains, which offers ample opportunity for outdoor adventure, including nine ski resorts within an hour of campus. As a university, we are committed to supporting our faculty, staff and students to lead balanced lives, while achieving success in their professions. We aim to create a space that is safe and welcoming for all, and where all employees are meaningfully engaged and have equal opportunity to succeed.
The University of Utah offers highly competitive salary and start-up packages and exceptional benefits. Applicants for Assistant Professor are expected to hold a PhD or MD/PhD (or equivalent), have received appropriate postdoctoral training and to have a track record of impact and research productivity. Applicants for senior positions should additionally have a proven record of independent funding and innovative research. Applications will be reviewed in an ongoing basis and start date is flexible.

Questions about the position can be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Jennifer Doherty, at [email protected].

Applications must be submitted online at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/151524

Required materials:
• Letter of interest (cover letter containing a description of professional experience including scientific accomplishments, leadership responsibilities and three references)
• CV
• Three-page research statement
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) statement responding to any or all aspects of the following prompt:
• In PHS we view EDI as central to achieving excellence in our research, teaching and service to the community. How have you demonstrated your commitment to EDI in academic or other settings? How do you see yourself contributing to the advancement of EDI within our department?

Email: [email protected]

Assistant Professor in Cancer Epidemiology

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/357460
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/357460

The Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, and the Masonic Cancer Center are jointly recruiting a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of cancer epidemiology.

The School of Public Health is committed to anti-racism and anti-oppression in our mission and operations (see https://www.sph.umn.edu/building-equity-driving-justice). In pursuit of this goal, we seek applicants who can contribute to this mission, as evidenced by research on health disparities, prior work with students and colleagues from historically marginalized backgrounds, or experience identifying and eliminating systemic barriers to academic success. Because the SPH and the Division seek to increase the diversity of its workforce, we particularly encourage applications from those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented in our discipline, including those who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color, those with disabilities, and those from LGBTQIA+ communities.

About the Job

Primary research responsibilities will be to develop an independent program of research in cancer epidemiology. It is expected that the successful candidate will both lead an independent program of research and collaborate with other faculty as co-investigators on new grant initiatives. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching courses within the PhD or MPH programs in Epidemiology. Advising masters, doctoral and post-doctoral students is also expected.

The University of Minnesota provides a rich and collaborative environment for the investigation of cancer, both within the Division of Epidemiology and more broadly across the University and the Masonic Cancer Center. Opportunities for collaboration in a cohort setting include the 10,000 Families Study, ARIC-Cancer, and the Health and Retirement Study. There are established research groups in pediatric cancer epidemiology, tobacco control, infection and cancer, cancer prevention, and cancer survivorship. Emerging areas for collaboration include addressing cancer disparities, environmental exposures, and accelerated aging.
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and background.

Benefits

The University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

● Competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
● Low cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
● Health care and dependent daycare flexible spending accounts
● Excellent retirement plans with employer match
● Disability and employer paid life insurance
● Wellbeing program with reduced insurance premiums
● Tuition reimbursement opportunities covering 75%-100% of eligible tuition
● Student loan forgiveness opportunity
● Opportunities for growth and promotion
● Employee Assistance Program

Additional information about benefits can be found here

Qualifications

Requirements include an earned academic doctorate with formal training in Epidemiology, strong written and oral communication skills, and a publication record commensurate with career stage. Highly desirable characteristics include, but are not limited to, evidence of potential for obtaining independent external research funding, teaching epidemiology methods, effective collaboration, and experience in health equity work.

We are particularly interested in Epidemiologists (e.g., PhD or MD) who have teaching experience and research focused in one or more of the following domains:

(1) Cancer etiology (e.g. infections, aging, environmental exposures, lifestyle and/or genetics)
(2) Cancer prevention and control broadly and in underrepresented and/or diverse populations (e.g., by ethnicity/race, sexual orientation, income, geography)
(3) Development and/or application of innovative and rigorous research methods to cancer

About the Division of Epidemiology and Community Health

The Division of Epidemiology and Community Health (https://www.sph.umn.edu/academics/divisions/epich/) is the largest unit in the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota. With over 40 primary faculty, over 300 graduate students and approximately $26 million annually in sponsored research grants, the Division plays a major role in the School. The Division of Epidemiology and Community Health has a distinguished record of research and teaching. The educational program includes majors in Epidemiology, Community Health Education, Maternal/Child Health, Public Health Nutrition and Clinical Research. The Division offers programs leading to the MPH, MS and PhD degrees.

About the Masonic Cancer Center

The University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center (http://www.cancer.umn.edu) is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, which includes a large active program in Screening, Prevention, Etiology and Cancer Survivorship, and Carcinogenesis/Chemoprevention with NIH grants totaling over $22 million annually in these programs alone. The Masonic Cancer Center offers opportunities for leadership roles and active collaborations in multiple aspects of cancer including prevention, cancer etiology, early detection, biology, and genetics.
Major assets include support for a new multi-generational family-based cohort study in Minnesota. In addition, the Masonic Cancer Center has outstanding opportunities for multi-disciplinary collaborations in tobacco research including prevention and biomarker trials. Other relevant resources include access to a high-quality statewide cancer registry, state of the art University of Minnesota Genomics Center, the Clinical Translational Science Institute, the Minnesota Population Center, the Minnesota Supercomputing Institute, and numerous other initiatives across the Academic Health Center.
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds who will bring to their research an understanding of the experiences of those underrepresented in higher education.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
The School of Public Health is committed to anti-racism and anti-oppression in our mission and operations. In pursuit of this goal, we consider an applicant’s record working with individuals from historically marginalized backgrounds, and experience identifying and eliminating systemic barriers to success in an academic environment. SPH seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce; we particularly encourage applications from those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented in our discipline, including those who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color, those with disabilities, and those from LGBTQIA+ communities.

Background Check Information
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
How To Apply
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This position will remain open until filled.
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Health Nelson, Professor
School of Public Health
University of Minnesota
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Postdoctoral Scientist/Research Scientist

We are seeking a motivated Postdoc or Research Scientist who is interested in advancing his or her career in a vibrant and highly collaborative environment to join our interdisciplinary team at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. I am Executive Director, Comprehensive Cancer Center at Huntsman Cancer Institute and have research projects available in:
• Cancer epidemiology, prognosis, biomarker research, and survivorship of colorectal cancer
• Energy balance and adipose tissue in cancer progression
Our research includes transdisciplinary approaches to colorectal cancer prognosis, utilizing health behavior information, measures of energy balance, as well as metabolomics or metagenomics. The position will involve participation in international consortia, statistical analyses, leadership on multiple publications, project management, and active participation in grant applications. There is potential for promotion to Research Assistant Professor and perspectives for tenured faculty positions.
We are looking for a Postdoc/Research Scientist with the following profile:
• A doctoral degree that qualifies you to work in molecular & cancer epidemiology. For example a degree in
epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, genetics, nutritional sciences, pharmacology or medicine.
• Excellent writing and communication skills and a solid publication record
• Good knowledge of epidemiology and biostatistics
• Highly motivated and organized
• Excellent team player and someone who enjoys working with scientists of diverse backgrounds

The University/Huntsman Cancer Institute is home to exceptional epidemiologic resources, including the Utah Population Database, with >11 million extensively linked records. HCI’s excellent biostatistics and research design, genomics resources, and biospecimen repository, as well as a strong research informatics core, enable outstanding research in molecular epidemiology. Our Cancer Hospital provides superb resources for multidisciplinary collaborations in translational/clinical epidemiology. HCI is an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center (rated in the “exceptional” range in 2019) which supports a vibrant research enterprise in a highly collegial environment.
Utah is known for stunning natural wonders, including 5 National Parks, and world-class recreation for outdoor enthusiasts. Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas offer diverse neighborhoods, great schools, restaurants, arts and entertainment, and endless possibilities for sports and recreation. Learn more at: http://healthsciences.utah.edu/living_in_utah/index.php.

Interested? Please contact Christy Warby at: [email protected]
Check out our websites at: https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/huntsman/labs/ulrich and
https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/huntsman/labs/colocare-consortium/

Operations Director of Community Outreach and Engagement

The position executes the strategic plan for community outreach to the catchment area. Responsible for direct communications, interactions and negotiations with local government, health systems, and community organizations to coordinate and monitor SKCCC sponsored outreach programs. The Operations Director will monitor impact of SKCCC activities on the cancer burden in the catchment area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Develop a strategic plan for COE, working with the Associate Director for COE and COE Steering Committee, that engages community stakeholders in SKCCC outreach by identifying their cancer-related priorities, sources of health inequities, and health resource needs.

2. Operationalize initiatives identified by CABs and /or COE Steering Committee.

3. Develop and implement a plan to ensure stakeholder engagement and foster bi-directional communication with SKCCC Community Advisory Board(s) to identify cancer-related priorities.

4. Manage COE staff scheduling, planning, and documentation of regular meetings with the SKCCC Community Advisory Board(s)

5. Recruit, supervise, and evaluate the SKCCC community outreach team by providing coaching and building collaboration to enhance team performance and operationalize COE initiatives.

6. Engage the Assistant Directors of COE focused on cancer burden and epidemiology, Community Interventions, and Policy/Implementation and Communication to establish priorities and new initiatives

7. Design and implement systems that assess SKCCC community outreach activities including a) monitoring impact, b) identifying relevant external funding opportunities, and c) tracking capacity and resources.

8. Collaborate with cancer-related community outreach programs at JHM’s health system partners, and network affiliates to extend reach within and beyond the SKCCC catchment area.

9. Develop partnerships with government, not-for-profit organizations, and community hospitals in the SKCCC catchment to enhance and grow cancer-related outreach with underserved, uninsured populations.

10. Perform an annual review of SKCCC community outreach programs to assess status including strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

11. Create reports summarizing the impact of SKCCC outreach program efforts with particular attention on addressing disparities.

12. Identify updates to the strategic plan on a regular basis in conjunction with AD of COE and Steering Committee

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in public health or other related field required and five years experience working with communities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

1. Bilingual (English, Spanish preferred.

2. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, supervisory, and analytical skills.

3.  Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and exercise decision-making and problem-solving skills.

4.  Work requires good written and verbal communication skills. Ideally, grant writing or business planning skills.

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