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Implementation Scientist
Location:
Lexington, KY
Department:
7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT
Position Type:
Faculty, Full-Time, Tenure Track
Requisition Number:
FE04683
Working Title:
Assistant/Associate/Professor of Behavioral Health
We are seeking an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor for tenure‑track, regular title series, full‑time (12‑month) positions in the Markey Cancer Center and the Department of Behavioral Science in the College of Medicine at the University of Kentucky. The ideal candidate will have a dynamic, productive research portfolio, active extramural grant support, and a strong focus on implementation science within the cancer care continuum. Experience in patient and community engagement, health equity, and dissemination of evidence‑based practices to real‑world settings is essential.
Job Summary We seek a seasoned implementation scientist with a dynamic, productive research portfolio and active extramural grant support who aims to accelerate the dissemination and implementation of evidence‑based practices in real‑world settings to reduce the burden of cancer and health disparities. The ideal candidate will have NIH‑funded research or a very strong promise of such funding; maintain a focus on community‑level factors that impact cancer vulnerability; aspire to engage in research mentorship; and contribute to a vibrant environment of scholars from the behavioral sciences, public health, social sciences, communication, health services research, biomedical informatics, health sciences (nursing, medicine, nutrition, etc.), and others.
Responsibilities & Skills
Oncology implementation science
Grant and technical writing
Supervision of graduate and undergraduate students
Excellent written and oral communication
Teaching instruction and curriculum development
Mentoring and leadership
Collaboration across disciplines
Strategic planning and project management
Qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent in Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Social Sciences, Communication, Health Services Research, Bioinformatics, Health Sciences, or related fields.
Demonstrated research experience in implementation science.
Experience with cancer‑related interests including risk reduction/prevention (e.g., HPV vaccination, tobacco, obesity), screening, treatment, survivorship, and/or end‑of‑life.
Training and experience in cancer care delivery, patient/community engagement, and health equity strongly desired.
Active extramural grant support or strong potential for NIH or equivalent funding.
Application Instructions Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing cancer research interests, teaching philosophy, and future research plans. Submit online through the University of Kentucky careers portal. The posting will remain open until positions are filled; competitive candidates will receive an invitation to visit the University of Kentucky for an interview.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources, which may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Lexington, KY
Department:
7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT
Position Type:
Faculty, Full-Time, Tenure Track
Requisition Number:
FE04683
Working Title:
Assistant/Associate/Professor of Behavioral Health
We are seeking an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor for tenure‑track, regular title series, full‑time (12‑month) positions in the Markey Cancer Center and the Department of Behavioral Science in the College of Medicine at the University of Kentucky. The ideal candidate will have a dynamic, productive research portfolio, active extramural grant support, and a strong focus on implementation science within the cancer care continuum. Experience in patient and community engagement, health equity, and dissemination of evidence‑based practices to real‑world settings is essential.
Job Summary We seek a seasoned implementation scientist with a dynamic, productive research portfolio and active extramural grant support who aims to accelerate the dissemination and implementation of evidence‑based practices in real‑world settings to reduce the burden of cancer and health disparities. The ideal candidate will have NIH‑funded research or a very strong promise of such funding; maintain a focus on community‑level factors that impact cancer vulnerability; aspire to engage in research mentorship; and contribute to a vibrant environment of scholars from the behavioral sciences, public health, social sciences, communication, health services research, biomedical informatics, health sciences (nursing, medicine, nutrition, etc.), and others.
Responsibilities & Skills
Oncology implementation science
Grant and technical writing
Supervision of graduate and undergraduate students
Excellent written and oral communication
Teaching instruction and curriculum development
Mentoring and leadership
Collaboration across disciplines
Strategic planning and project management
Qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent in Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Social Sciences, Communication, Health Services Research, Bioinformatics, Health Sciences, or related fields.
Demonstrated research experience in implementation science.
Experience with cancer‑related interests including risk reduction/prevention (e.g., HPV vaccination, tobacco, obesity), screening, treatment, survivorship, and/or end‑of‑life.
Training and experience in cancer care delivery, patient/community engagement, and health equity strongly desired.
Active extramural grant support or strong potential for NIH or equivalent funding.
Application Instructions Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing cancer research interests, teaching philosophy, and future research plans. Submit online through the University of Kentucky careers portal. The posting will remain open until positions are filled; competitive candidates will receive an invitation to visit the University of Kentucky for an interview.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources, which may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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