Cancer Epidemiology Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor Opportunity

The Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is recruiting tenure-track faculty at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor, specializing in Cancer Epidemiology.

Opportunity Highlights · Substantial collaboration and research with both clinical and research faculty at the Wilmot Cancer Center.

· Wilmot Cancer Institute is the largest cancer care provider in the region, serving approximately 3 million people in a 27-county region in western and central New York.

· Wilmot is the hub for over $30 million/year in cancer-related research and training funding, and is home to one of only two NCI Community Oncology Research Program research bases at an academic medical center.

· Wilmot features an 87-bed flagship cancer center, 13 outpatient locations, and one of the state’s largest blood and marrow transplant programs. Wilmot is home to the region’s first cancer survivorship clinic, and one of the nation’s first geriatric oncology clinics.

· Ample opportunities in research, educational, and community-based programs, through PHS, the Aging Institute, Environmental Health Sciences Center, the Del Monte Neuroscience Institute, the Center for Community Health & Prevention and others.

· Attract and maintain extramural research support, demonstrate excellence in teaching, mentoring and expand research partnerships within the university and community.

Qualifications

· Doctoral degree in Epidemiology (PhD, ScD, MD or equivalent) or in a closely related field with a strong emphasis on research design and statistical methods, specifically within the area of cancer epidemiology.

· A minimum of two years of postdoctoral research experience, an established record of peer-reviewed publications, and a demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding.

· Experience or research in lung, pancreatic, breast, and colon cancer screening, as well as hepatocellular cancer and lymphoma, and those studying health disparities in cancer care and outcomes preferred.

How to Apply Apply here: https://dossier.interfolio.com/apply/133643 For questions/concerns pertaining to the position, email Dave Rich at David_Rich@urmc.rochester.edu .

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. The University believes that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture enhances the performance of our organization and our ability to fulfill our important missions. The University is committed to fostering and supporting a workplace culture inclusive of people regardless of their race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, marital status, age, physical abilities, political affiliation, religious beliefs or any other non-merit fact, so that all employees feel included, equally valued and supported.

The University of Rochester is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. It forms the centerpiece of the University of Rochester’s health research, teaching and patient care missions. With more than 26,000 employees, URMC is the largest component of the University of Rochester, the largest private sector employer based in Upstate New York and the sixth-largest employer in the state. 

URMC includes Strong Memorial Hospital, Golisano Children's Hospital, the Wilmot Cancer Institute, the Eastman Institute for Oral Health, the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, with its faculty practice (University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group), the University of Rochester School of Nursing, and more. 

The referenced pay range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process.

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The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. The University believes that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture enhances the performance of our organization and our ability to fulfill our important missions. The University is committed to fostering and supporting a workplace culture inclusive of people regardless of their race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, marital status, age, physical abilities, political affiliation, religious beliefs or any other non-merit fact, so that all employees feel included, equally valued and supported.

The University of Rochester is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled