Open Rank Professor of Public Health Sciences – Cancer Data Scientist, Precision Health

5 days ago


Virginia Beach, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

DescriptionThe Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS), School of Medicine, at the University of Virginia (UVA) and UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center (UVACC) invites talented researchers to join an exemplary team of investigators to advance precision health strategies directed to cancer prevention and control and reducing cancer disparities.Applicants are sought at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor with a terminal degree (e.g., PhD, MD, ScD) to apply for tenure-track/eligible faculty positions supported under a newly announced Precision Health initiative.The University of Virginia's 2030 plan recognizes Precision Health as a major societal challenge and an opportunity for multidisciplinary work that draws on our existing strengths. In partnership the Provost and the deans of various schools are making multiple coordinated faculty recruitments to strengthen the research community focusing on Precision Health for Populations across the University. Recruits will receive support from the Provost and from their school and will participate in the Precision Health for Populations Initiative.  This is part of a major Grand Challenges research investment of over $50M in Precision Medicine/Precision Health.Cancer Data Scientist (Open rank). We are seeking exceptional candidates trained in cancer epidemiology and/or data sciences to envision, plan and conduct innovative research to advance the science of personalized cancer prevention and risk prediction to discover and advance optimal strategies or approaches to prevent cancer incidence and/or recurrence. The driving goals of this UVA sponsored Precision Health Initiative are to broaden our ability to effectively prevent, diagnose, and /or delay cancer processes in diverse populations. As such, we envision this scope of work to involve individual, social, clinical and community-level factors. Faculty hired under this initiative will have a primary appointment in PHS and membership in the UVACC’s Cancer Prevention and Population Health research program. The successful faculty candidate will be supported to develop world-leading independent scientific programs to advance our understanding of cancer prevention and conduct next generation translational research driven by data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer science, and other emerging areas in cancer research. Applicants must have evidence of peer-reviewed funded research in areas such as cancer etiology, outcomes, biomarkers, screening, early detection, or therapeutics. UVACC priority cancers include lung, breast, GI, prostate, cervical or melanoma based on disparity and population burden within our catchment area.QualifiationsQualified candidates must have Ph.D. or terminal degree with at least three years of experience.Application InstructionsThis position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.  A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment. To Apply:Complete an application online with the following documents: CV Cover Letter – please include how you learned about this position Contact information for at least 3 references Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. For questions about the application process, please contact Roger Anderson at RA2EE@uvahealth.org.



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