Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship- UIC

National Cancer Institute-funded post-doctoral research position is available at the University of Illinois at Chicago Cancer Health Equity and Career Development Program. The Program offers multi-disciplinary mentoring teams that bridge expertise in behavioral medicine, health policy, nutrition science, population health, cancer biomarkers, cancer health equity, and epidemiologic methods.

The traineeship provides preparation for individuals who wish to pursue an independent academic research career in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. The trainee will work with established investigators and will be expected to develop research proposals; produce two to three publications per year; and work with a multidisciplinary team.
This traineeship is up to two years, renewable each year contingent upon satisfactory performance. Individuals with a doctoral degree in public health, epidemiology, clinical psychology, medicine, or related allied health science degrees are encouraged to apply, as are those from underrepresented groups. Search remains open until position is filled.
Selected candidates will receive stipend support at the prescribed NIH postdoctoral level based on NIH Notice NOT-OD-23-076, as well as development funds and The Institute for Health Policy Research and University of Illinois Cancer Center support.

Additional information regarding the program, as well as a roster of current and past Fellows, can be found at http://cecdp.ihrp.uic.edu/ UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO NCI-Funded Post-Doctoral Training in Cancer Control and Prevention Applications require a letter, curriculum vitae, three samples of written materials, official transcripts, and three recommendation letters submitted to [email protected]. The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

For additional information please contact [email protected].

Mackenzie Ferguson- CHECDP Coordinator- [email protected], 312-355-3894

Postdoctoral positions in Cancer Population Science

The Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center (GLCCC) is seeking outstanding candidates for an NCI T32-funded, postdoctoral training program in Cancer Population Science (CPaS). We are currently recruiting for Fall 2024 as well as immediate openings.

The program focuses on preparing trainees for independent research careers with a focus on clinical and community translational research. Training faculty have a wide breadth of domain-specific expertise with funded research programs in epidemiology/biomarkers, health disparities, health services/health policy, behavioral science, cancer and aging, tobacco control, and survivorship. The program offers 2-3 years of funding, competitive salary and benefits, as well as funds for travel and research support. The fellows will be mentored to develop their own program of funded research and have access to a robust training environment.

GLCCC is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the nation’s capital. Fellows participate in all phases of research, from study design through manuscript preparation, and participate in a formal didactic program. There also are opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary grant writing and the development of new projects and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Highlights of the training environment of the CPaS Program include:
› Established clinical consortium with access to the largest cancer population in the Mid-
Atlantic
› A Minority Underserved NCORP site
› Two funded CISNET modeling groups
› The Jess and Mildred Fisher Center for Hereditary Cancer and Clinical Genomics Research
› Georgetown Lombardi Institute for Cancer and Aging
› The Georgetown-Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science
› The McCourt School of Public Policy
› The MedStar Health National Center for Human Factors in Healthcare

Applicants should have a PhD, MD, ScD, or DrPH in epidemiology, psychology, public health, health services, or other related field. Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents only. Previous experience with cancer is desirable but not required.

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or other categories protected by law.

Program details and application can be found at: https://lombardi.georgetown.edu/education/cpas-program/

Direct additional questions to [email protected]

Cancer Epidemiologists

Join the Winthrop P. Rockefeller team and help us fight the battle against cancer.

The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an exceptional and innovative candidate for a tenure-track Epidemiology junior or mid-career faculty position in the following disease site areas: breast, colorectal, lung, gynecological and prostate cancers. The faculty member will join a team of cancer-focused researchers examining the important cancer issues specific for Arkansas, which include the epidemiologic factors that affect the incidence and type of cancer in persistent poverty counties and rural populations.

Applicants must hold a doctorate in Epidemiology from an accredited program and be highly competent in epidemiologic research methods. Priority will be given to investigators with active extramural funding. Applicants should have a strong record of sustained productivity as a faculty member with high impact publications and extramural funding. The position will have access to substantial resources, including a multiple year robust transdisciplinary research package focused on the unique cancer burdens of Arkansas and potential for an endowed chair and/or leadership position in the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute.

This recruiting effort is made possible through significant institutional support and an annual commitment from the state of Arkansas to support the Cancer Institute’s efforts to attain NCI Designation. The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is the only cancer center in the state of Arkansas with a robust cancer research portfolio and a mission to improve cancer outcomes for all Arkansans. The Cancer Institute treats over 2,500 new cancer patients annually and has an extensive effort focused on delivering cancer care and conducting research in underserved populations. Its 170+ members conduct outstanding cancer research in multiple scientific programs. Cancer Institute members receive approximately $20 million in extramural cancer research funds annually, including multiple “team science” grants. The Cancer Institute has six institutional shared resource facilities, including the IDeA National Resource for Quantitative Proteomics which provides protein identification, mapping of post-translational modifications, global proteomics, and quantitative comparison of proteins in biological samples, and has recently hired 21 laboratory-based cancer researchers. A robust clinical trials infrastructure currently supports nearly 270 cancer clinical trials. UAMS is one of 57 institutions with an NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award, which supports translational research and creates a supportive environment that synergizes with the Cancer Institute to promote transdisciplinary research. UAMS researchers also lead five NIH-funded Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE’s), with three having ongoing cancer focused research activities. UAMS faculty work in collaboration with Arkansas Children’s Hospital and its Research Institute, including a USDA-funded nutrition center, to address pediatric cancer-related clinical care and research.

Applicants should send a 3-page research statement, their Curriculum Vitae, and 3 professional references directly to Recruitment Administrator, Jennifer Moulton, at [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed now through June 1, 2023. Selected applicants will join a diverse and vibrant academic community that values its researchers and is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Applicants must be able to work in a team environment.

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

Jennifer Moulton
Faculty Recruiter
[email protected]

Post-Doctoral Fellow, Breast Cancer Epidemiology

The Population Science Department invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in breast cancer epidemiology. Candidates with an interest in breast cancer prevention or survivorship research are encouraged to apply.

Drawing on the expertise and mentorship of epidemiologists and behavioral scientists in the Society’s Population Science Department, the fellow will design and establish an innovative and independent research portfolio that aligns with the Society’s mission and research priorities. The fellow will have access to rich research resources from the Cancer Prevention Studies (CPS)—large prospective studies with extensive data, including survey, biospecimen, Medicare, GIS linkages, and accelerometry.

The program is designed to train fellows to become independent yet highly collaborative researchers. Fellows will publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, present their work at scientific meetings, contribute to the foundational scientific resources of the CPS cohorts, and help shape future CPS surveys and data collection efforts. Capitalizing on the community-facing environment at the American Cancer Society, fellows will learn to translate and communicate their findings to the general public and the media.

This position is available immediately and is based at the American Cancer Society’s Research Headquarters in Atlanta, GA. The fellow will receive funds for specialized training, conference travel, and biospecimen-based laboratory measurements or pilot studies involving new data collection, as applicable.

Position Requirements
Applicants must have a doctoral degree in epidemiology or a related field.

To learn more about the Department of Population Science, visit https://www.cancer.org/research/population-science.html.

***NOTE: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are advised to submit their application as soon as possible. The closing date listed above is for job posting purposes only.

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Position Type: Full-time

The American Cancer Society has adopted a vaccination policy that requires all staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where prohibited by state law).

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.

To view the full position description, please visit: https://jobs.cancer.org/job/atlanta/post-doctoral-fellow-breast-cancer-epidemiology/79/40304675200

If you are interested, please submit a cover letter that includes a research statement and a curriculum vitae to Dr. Lauren Teras, Senior Scientific Director, Population Science at [email protected].

Principal Scientist, Cancer Disparity Research

JOB SUMMARY
The Population Science Department uses the collective expertise of epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and behavioral scientists to better understand the behavioral, social, environmental, and biological factors that affect cancer prevention, risk, survivorship, and survival. This research aims to refine personalized risk prediction and targeted intervention strategies, inform public health and clinical decision-making for cancer prevention and survivorship, and reduce disparities among medically vulnerable populations. Most of the work within Population Science uses the Cancer Prevention Studies (CPS), a series of large-scale prospective cohort studies built and maintained by the American Cancer Society since the 1950s. The CPS cohorts include extensive survey-based data and other data sources such as accelerometry, blood, stool, saliva, and tumor tissue. The American Cancer Society has recently approved the launch of a new cohort to better characterize cancer risk and drivers of disparate cancer outcomes in Black women. We seek a doctorally-trained scientist in epidemiology to help facilitate the development of this new cohort.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
We are particularly interested in, but not limited to, scientists with expertise in the following areas:
– Epidemiologic study design
– Cancer health disparities
– Breast, endometrial, and colorectal cancers
– Social epidemiology
– Cancer outcomes

The scientist hired for this position will initiate and support research activities related to new cohort development in collaboration with study staff and leadership. The incumbent will also serve as a public spokesperson for Population Science and the new cohort by communicating scientific progress and outcomes of recruitment efforts to stakeholders-including American Cancer Society staff and volunteers, the scientific community, mainstream media, and the public at large. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development large-scale cohort of under-represented minorities that will inform future cancer prevention and survivorship strategies. Specific responsibilities include:
– Collaborate with study management and intramural research scientists to develop protocols, consent procedures, and data use agreements.
– Engage with the American Cancer Society’s marketing and community outreach teams to build and implement recruitment strategies.
– Collaborate with study management and intramural research scientists to identify and develop data collection procedures, including questionnaire development and logistical protocols for biological and physical assessments.
– Provide programming support of external linkages (e.g., medical records, census data, cancer registries, and connection to personal devices)
– Interface with Study Management to (1) assist with participant consent process; (2) monitor data collection efforts; (3) receive and manage data deliveries; (4) oversee the manipulation, organization, and cleaning of data; and (5) track participants, as necessary.
– Facilitate regular project updates to study team and leadership.
– Assist in the documentation and reporting of scientific activities to American Cancer Society staff and stakeholders, the scientific community, and general public.
– The scientist hired will also maintain an independent scientific portfolio using data and other resources from the ongoing Cancer Prevention Studies.

Position Requirements
FORMAL KNOWLEDGE
Applicants must have a doctoral degree and post-doctoral training (or relevant experience) in epidemiology. They should have a consistent track record of publication and experience in cancer epidemiology or health equity research. The successful candidate will have experience or a strong interest in study design, including protocol development, survey design, and biospecimen collection. The candidate will be expected to contribute to the scientific leadership of the new cohort and ultimately establish an innovative, independent research portfolio that aligns with the Society’s mission and Population Science research priorities.

SKILLS
– Highly motivated with strong attention to detail and organization skills.
– Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and oral/written communication skills.
– Strong problem-solving skills and ability to produce high quality work independently.
– Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently.
– Proven leadership
– Adept at obtaining, manipulating, and processing electronic data.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING OR KNOWLEDGE
Doctoral degree in epidemiology required.

SPECIAL MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Office desk work with extensive time spent typing, using a mouse, and viewing screens.

**Final title of position is subject to candidate’s qualifications**

***NOTE: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are advised to submit their application as soon as possible. The closing date listed above is for job posting purposes only.

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Position Type: Full-time

The American Cancer Society has adopted a vaccination policy that requires all staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where prohibited by state law).

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.

To view the full position description and apply, please visit: https://jobs.cancer.org/job/atlanta/principal-scientist-cancer-disparity-research/79/44296866848

Excellent opportunity for BC/BE Fellowship-Trained Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Utah

We are seeking a third pediatric otolaryngologist to join a well-established practice in Utah County and/or Salt Lake County, Utah. Peak Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat is part of multi-specialty practice that includes 8 otolaryngologists, 6 audiologists (including 3 with pediatric specialty certification), 3 advanced practice providers and 2 speech language pathologists. Clinics have state of the art equipment including all distal chip scopes, CT scanners, procedures rooms and in-office allergy testing.

Enjoy the benefits of private practice with access to top pediatric hospital-care including Primary Children’s Hospital, a freestanding children’s hospital and ACS-verified Level 1 pediatric trauma center, as well as the new Miller campus of Primary Children’s Hospital in Lehi. There is access to 24×7 pediatric hospitalist services in the pediatric units, PICU and NICU. There is an option to participate in multidisciplinary cleft care with the Cleft and Craniofacial Institute of Utah. There are opportunities to develop a sub-specialty niche of your choice and to manage complex as well bread-and-butter pediatric cases. Pediatric-specific call 1:3.

This opportunity includes competitive compensation, benefits package and CME allowance. This is an employed opportunity with the option for practice ownership after 1 year. There are also ample options to invest in practice real estate as well as ambulatory surgery centers.

Enjoy the benefits of living in Utah with immediate access to mountains, trails and lakes for four-season recreation including hiking, biking, skiing, boating, camping, and hunting. Close access to National Parks, including Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, and Zion. The urban center amenities include arts, music, museums and professional sports (NBA and MLS). Excellent public and private schools.

Position requirements include MD or DO degree, completion of an accredited fellowship program in Pediatric Otolaryngology, Board Certification/Eligibility in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, and eligibility for an unrestricted Utah medical license.

Dr. Jordan Schramm — [email protected] (385) 477-6800
Dr. Marisa Ryan — [email protected]
Or Charitie Horsley — [email protected]

Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Faculty Position

The Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York and the Division of Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation in the Department of Pediatrics at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell seeks board certified/eligible in Hematology/Oncology for a full-time faculty position in the academic-clinician/clinician-educator track with a focus on stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy.

The ideal candidate will be expected to provide outstanding clinical care, excellence in teaching, and productivity in program development and clinical/translational research with a focus on stem cell transplantation / gene therapy for hemoglobinopathies, primary immune deficiencies and/or bone marrow failure syndromes. Applicants must have an MD or MD/PhD or equivalent degree and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in education, clinical or translational research and clinical care.

Cohen Children’s Medical Center is a 202 bed tertiary children’s hospital. Clinical care is provided in an 18 bed oncology unit with 8 beds specifically designed and designated for stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy, a 13 bed Ambulatory Chemotherapy Transfusion Unit and a dedicated outpatient diagnostic center. Duties include providing outpatient and inpatient patient care services, research activities, and participation in the clinical education of medical students, residents and fellows.

Cohen Children’s Medical Center is the top-rated children’s hospital in New York State and has earned top national rankings for exceptional care in nine pediatric specialties, according to US News & World Report’s 2021-2022 Best Children’s Hospitals. As the largest provider of pediatric health services in the state, Cohen Children’s has been ranked among the nation’s top children’s hospitals by US News for 15 consecutive years.

Northwell Health includes 23 award-winning hospitals and more than 850 community based practice locations throughout Long Island, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Westchester. All candidates will receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and eligibility for tuition reimbursement. Physicians will be employed as members of Northwell Physician Partners, the fifth largest medical group in the country. Academic Appointment to Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell is commensurate with credentials and experience.

Please submit curriculum vitae, including bibliography and names with addresses of three references to:

Dr. Jonathan Fish, [email protected]
Head – Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy
Pediatric Hematology / Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation
Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York / Northwell Health

Lindsay Appelman, [email protected]
Senior Physician Recruiter, Office oh Physician Recruitment, Northwell Health

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Assistant/Associate Professor Cancer Prevention and Control

Assistant/Associate Professor Cancer Prevention and Control

Department:
SOM Department of Population Health
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Population Health Faculty

Position Title:
Assistant/Associate Professor Cancer Prevention and Control

Job Family Group:
Academic

Job Description Summary:
The University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC) and Department of Population Health seek candidates of exceptional potential and emerging scholarship to enhance our Cancer Prevention and Control research portfolio. We seek outstanding candidates who will play a major role in KUCC’s population science initiatives to address cancer health disparities across the life course, including tobacco control; lifestyle/obesity and biomarkers of cancer risk; cancer genetics; screening, early detection and care delivery through cancer survivorship. Ideal candidates will have a progressive research agenda aimed at accelerating uptake of evidence-based practices using innovative approaches and rigorous methods. Multiple hires are expected for 12-mos tenure-track positions for first time or late Assistant Professor. Mid-career investigators may also be considered.

The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the region’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, where patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world-class research. The Cancer Prevention and Control Program includes over 50 scientists across 3 campuses and multiple schools and departments (e.g., Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Population Health, Psychology) across KU Medical Center, KU Lawrence, and Children’s Mercy Hospital. The Masonic Cancer Alliance is the KUCC outreach network linking hospital, oncologists and primary care physicians, nurses, patients and their families throughout Kansas and Western Missouri to advance quality and reach of prevention and early detection, treatment and survivorship care across the Heartland. KUCC investigators have access to exceptional campus resources to support diverse community engagement and recruitment, quantitative analytics and health informatics, with multiple opportunities for collaboration across clinical areas, the KU School of Health Professions, School of Nursing, KU Alzheimer’s Disease Center, KU Diabetes Institute, and Frontiers Clinical and Translational Science Institute.

The Department of Population Health, located in the School of Medicine, provides a robust, interdisciplinary research environment in an academic medical center setting. The Department is committed to addressing rural and urban health inequities through sustained partnership with community organizations, government agencies, health systems and other stakeholders serving diverse communities and across the care delivery continuum in our rapidly growing, multicultural Midwest context. The Department has hosted the statewide Kansas Cancer Registry since 1994. In addition to a record of partnership with state and regional health authorities, population health scientists have long-standing collaborations with many community and clinical partners in both urban and rural locations, providing a rich environment for impactful implementation science and community-engaged research. With faculty on three campuses – Kansas City, Wichita, Salina – the Department is the academic home for graduate education leading to the MHSA, MPH, MSCR, and PhD.

Competitive candidates will have a demonstrable research focus in a population science, such as behavioral interventions, epidemiology, healthcare delivery research, implementation science, or outcomes and health services research. Joint or secondary appointments for clinician investigators are possible.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate or equivalent with training in a population health field (e.g. nursing, medicine or public health; health-related behavioral or social sciences).
• Demonstratable research focus in Cancer Prevention and Control, as above.
• Potential for extramural funding via participation in recent grants and/or contracts, appropriate to rank.
• Record of scholarship in peer-reviewed publications, appropriate to rank.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of principal investigator status.
• Evidence of team science, implementation science, and/or translational science.
• Experience supervising and mentoring doctoral students.

Job Duties Outlined:

• Maintain an ongoing program of research and training, with external funding, appropriate to expertise.
• Collaborate with other faculty members via interdisciplinary research teams.
• Teach and participate in graduate courses and curriculum development.
• Participate in the intellectual life of KUCC, the Department and School of Medicine, e.g., faculty committees and activities.

• Provide other services to the school, university, profession, and community, as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair.

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

Required Documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter addressing preparation and vision for research, service, and teaching.
• Professional statement on academic diversity, equity and inclusion – describe your experience in working with diverse groups of people and how that informs your academic mission (approx. 1 page)
• No more than 3 sample publications
• Name and contact information of 3 potential academic references

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To learn more and apply online, please visit https://apptrkr.com/3939486 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR005068.

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

About KU Medical Center:

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

Benefits:

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

Can you also include the following EEO statement on all of our advertising locations: KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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Faculty Position in Integrative Medicine (Oncology)

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, Integrative Medicine Program, on the Clinical Scholar pathway with an approximate 50:50 contribution to clinical service and academic pursuits.

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) and the University of Washington (UW) are jointly recruiting a full-time MD/DO faculty member at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level without tenure due to funding (WOT), in the Clinical Research Division of the Fred Hutch and the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine at the UW. The primary appointment will be in the Clinical Research Division of Fred Hutch. Academic appointment at the University of Washington will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and academic rank. University of Washington Assistant Professors WOT are eligible for multi-year appointments and Associate and Full Professors WOT hold indefinite appointments that both align with a 12-month service period. Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off.

The selected individual for the advertised position is expected to contribute to our mission of delivering outstanding clinical care and developing excellence in clinical research in integrative medicine and supportive care. All clinical and translational research experiences and interests will be considered, and expertise and focus in developing symptom management programs to help patients adhere to standard treatment pathways and/or to improve cancer survivorship is highly desirable. The Fred Hutch Integrative Medicine Program collaborates closely with other Supportive Care services, including Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Medicine, Pain, Palliative Care, Psychosocial Oncology, Social Work, and Spiritual Health. Fred Hutch and University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. Teaching responsibilities will involve oversight of advanced practice providers, nurses, and fellows in the clinical setting, and delivery of informal teaching sessions and formal lectures to providers and the general medical community.

The Fred Hutch, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical research to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognized internationally for its pioneering work in bone-marrow transplantation and immunotherapy, Fred Hutch and the UW provide a unique environment for conducting translational research and clinical care. The Fred Hutch, in collaboration with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s, is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center.

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.

Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2023
Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have specific clinical and research interest and experience in the field of Integrative Oncology, such as lifestyle recommendations (nutrition, physical activity), the appropriate use of dietary supplements and natural products, mind-body medicine, and/or acupuncture following a cancer diagnosis.

The ideal candidate should have a record of and primary interest in Integrative Oncology as well as an active clinical research interest, as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and grant funding in the application of complementary or integrative therapies in the oncology setting.

Applicants must have an MD/DO degree (or foreign equivalent) and board certification in internal medicine, oncology, and/or related medical specialty. In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a concise statement of career goals including a description of clinical research goals and a diversity statement describing your past contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion and your future plans for continuing these efforts (two pages or less), and a list of five (5) references, along with a letter of application addressed to: Dr. Heather Greenlee, Medical Director of Fred Hutch Integrative Medicine Program. Applicant permission will be requested prior to contacting references.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $184,356 to $358,394 for faculty hired at the Assistant Professor rank, from $224,020 to $392,873 for faculty hired at the Associate Professor rank, and from $261,994 to $451,962 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). 

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Please apply at: https://apply.interfolio.com/120121

SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, a preeminent comprehensive cancer center in New York, New York, is recruiting for postdoctoral trainees to join its Psycho-Oncology Research Training Program. We are seeking outstanding postdoctoral research fellowship candidates for mentored research training in the psychological and behavioral aspects of cancer. Supported by a NIH T32 Institutional Research Training grant from the National Cancer Institute, fellows gain expertise in all aspects of research, including health communication, grant writing and management, career development, supervision of research assistants, data management, liaison with multidisciplinary co-investigators, data analyses, and dissemination of findings via oral presentations and manuscript preparation. The postdoctoral fellowship provides a one-year renewable (maximum three), research practicum. In addition, support for housing, childcare, travel, and training-related expenses (i.e., health care benefits) are provided.

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences was established in 1977 and currently has 52 full-time faculty members. Faculty members available to serve as postdoctoral fellow mentors have expertise in topics including genomic medicine and health decision making, bereavement and palliative care, cancer prevention, immigrant health and cancer disparities, tobacco control and treatment, caregiving, patient-provider communication, neurocognitive effects of cancer therapy, and addressing needs of aging adults. Fellows are matched with one to three mentors with established research programs based on expertise and interests. Our research portfolio includes programs across the cancer continuum with opportunities to conduct clinical, behavioral, translational, community based and/or health equity research. Multi-disciplinary collaborations within the institution and community-based organizations are well established and allow strong ties to community populations. Stipends and benefits are highly competitive (based on training and years of experience) and housing is available for trainees.

Minimum Education/Experience Required: Doctorate in psychology, public health, or a related behavioral/social sciences field is required. Prior experience conducting clinical or community-based research related to health, and strong quantitative skills preferred. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until all training slots are filled. Applicants must be U.S. citizen or permanent residents.

Appointment/Requirements: Applicants will be appointed as Research Fellows through Graduate Medical Education. To apply, E-mail: [email protected] a cover letter summarizing your research interests/experiences, curriculum vitae, and at least three professional references.

Kristen Kazanjian at (646) 888-0374 or email: [email protected] Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 633 Third Avenue, 4th Floor New York, NY 10017