Medical University of South Carolina
UNIV - Open Rank - HCC Cancer Population Sciences - Department of Public Health
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29401
Univ - Open Rank - Hcc Cancer Population Sciences - Department Of Public Health Sciences
The Department of Public Health Sciences (DPHS) and Hollings Cancer Center (HCC) seek an outstanding cancer population scientist to serve as a member of our faculty and help advance cancer prevention and population sciences research. Qualified applicants will be considered for a tenure track Assistant Professor position. The successful candidate must have a doctoral or equivalent degree with training in medicine, epidemiology, public health, informatics and data science, nursing, psychology, anthropology, behavioral science, behavioral economics, health services, health economics, communication, decision sciences, sociology, or other related fields. Areas of interest include cancer research related to precision population health, health communication, molecular or genetic epidemiology, implementation science, health disparities research, community-based research, early detection and screening, telehealth, health services and policy research, shared decision making, health promotion/health behavior, and symptom management. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to continue to develop their own research projects, work on public health and cancer center initiatives, assist in developing extramural grant applications in collaboration with other public health and cancer center investigators, provide mentorship and training to junior faculty at both DPHS and HCC, and participate in DPHS' graduate training programs. DPHS is home to a talented and diverse faculty with appointments in a range of public health specialties including: Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Biomedical Informatics and Data Science, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Epidemiology, and Health Services Research. The department has two successful and long-standing masters and doctoral degree programs in biostatistics and epidemiology, a new joint PhD/MS program with Clemson University in Biomedical Data Science and Informatics, and offers MPH degrees in biostatistics, epidemiology, and health behavior and health promotion. The Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Cancer Center in the State of South Carolina, serving 5.2M residents. As the only NCI-designated cancer center in South Carolina, the Hollings Cancer Center is part of an elite network of 72 cancer centers across the country recognized for our dedication to delivering cutting-edge treatments to patients and conducting innovative research to serve the unique needs of our state. Historic Charleston is a beautiful city in coastal South Carolina, consistently rated as a top city in the United States, with easy access to fine dining, museums, and beaches. This charming coastal city offers residents a unique mix of history, culture, arts, innovation, and natural beauty. In Charleston, you can explore miles of pristine beaches and waterways in the morning, and wind your way along shaded cobblestone streets, exploring centuries-old historic homes in the afternoon. At night, visit one of Charleston's many award-winning restaurants to enjoy traditional Low Country cuisine prepared by world-class chefs. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest. MUSC is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and strongly encourages applications from individuals in groups that are underrepresented in the biomedical sciences. Interested applicants should send a cover letter describing qualifications and curriculum vitae to Ashish A. Deshmukh, PhD, MPH (deshmukha@musc.edu) and Matthew J Carpenter, PhD (carpente@musc.edu). Applicants must also apply on the MUSC Job Site at:
www.jobs.musc.edu/postings/search . The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
The Department of Public Health Sciences (DPHS) and Hollings Cancer Center (HCC) seek an outstanding cancer population scientist to serve as a member of our faculty and help advance cancer prevention and population sciences research. Qualified applicants will be considered for a tenure track Assistant Professor position. The successful candidate must have a doctoral or equivalent degree with training in medicine, epidemiology, public health, informatics and data science, nursing, psychology, anthropology, behavioral science, behavioral economics, health services, health economics, communication, decision sciences, sociology, or other related fields. Areas of interest include cancer research related to precision population health, health communication, molecular or genetic epidemiology, implementation science, health disparities research, community-based research, early detection and screening, telehealth, health services and policy research, shared decision making, health promotion/health behavior, and symptom management. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to continue to develop their own research projects, work on public health and cancer center initiatives, assist in developing extramural grant applications in collaboration with other public health and cancer center investigators, provide mentorship and training to junior faculty at both DPHS and HCC, and participate in DPHS' graduate training programs. DPHS is home to a talented and diverse faculty with appointments in a range of public health specialties including: Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Biomedical Informatics and Data Science, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Epidemiology, and Health Services Research. The department has two successful and long-standing masters and doctoral degree programs in biostatistics and epidemiology, a new joint PhD/MS program with Clemson University in Biomedical Data Science and Informatics, and offers MPH degrees in biostatistics, epidemiology, and health behavior and health promotion. The Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Cancer Center in the State of South Carolina, serving 5.2M residents. As the only NCI-designated cancer center in South Carolina, the Hollings Cancer Center is part of an elite network of 72 cancer centers across the country recognized for our dedication to delivering cutting-edge treatments to patients and conducting innovative research to serve the unique needs of our state. Historic Charleston is a beautiful city in coastal South Carolina, consistently rated as a top city in the United States, with easy access to fine dining, museums, and beaches. This charming coastal city offers residents a unique mix of history, culture, arts, innovation, and natural beauty. In Charleston, you can explore miles of pristine beaches and waterways in the morning, and wind your way along shaded cobblestone streets, exploring centuries-old historic homes in the afternoon. At night, visit one of Charleston's many award-winning restaurants to enjoy traditional Low Country cuisine prepared by world-class chefs. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest. MUSC is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and strongly encourages applications from individuals in groups that are underrepresented in the biomedical sciences. Interested applicants should send a cover letter describing qualifications and curriculum vitae to Ashish A. Deshmukh, PhD, MPH (deshmukha@musc.edu) and Matthew J Carpenter, PhD (carpente@musc.edu). Applicants must also apply on the MUSC Job Site at:
www.jobs.musc.edu/postings/search . The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.