Associate / Full Researcher (Professor) #86265 - Honolulu, United States - University of Hawaii System

Description

Title:
Associate or Full Researcher / Professor (Cancer Prevention in the Pacific)


Position Number:

Hiring Unit:
University of Hawaii Cancer Center


Location:
Kakaako


Closing Date:
Continuous


Tenure Track:
Tenure Track


Full Time/Part Time:
Full time


Other Conditions:

This advertisement is for an 11-month, tenure-track faculty position in the Cancer Prevention in the Pacific (CPP) within the larger Population Sciences in the Pacific (PSP) Program at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center (UHCC; an NCI Designated Cancer Center).

The position will be open until filled.

Applicants for the position must show strong promise of establishing an active research program in the area of cancer prevention and control, as demonstrated by a strong track-record of peer-reviewed publications and experience writing and submitting competitive research proposals to National Institutes of Health (NIH).

This position is expected to begin approximately Spring 2024.

The mission of the CPP program is to reduce cancer disparities in Hawaii and the Pacific through behavioral and community-based research.

Areas of research currently represented within the CPP include tobacco and e-cigarette prevention, areca (betel) nut use prevention and cessation, cancer survivorship, skin and colorectal cancer screening, cancer care delivery research, and skin cancer prevention.

The successful candidate will increase the depth of current research in the program or expand the program's range of research.

Research areas in which the program seeks to expand include, but are not limited to, diet and physical activity interventions, health promotion interventions for cancer survivors, and applications of mHealth, community-based participatory research, and dissemination and implementation science to cancer prevention and control.

Experience conducting cancer disparities research and cancer-related research among Asian/Pacific Islander populations would be considered a major strength.

In addition, demonstrated ability of being able to conduct research as part of a multidisciplinary team would be considered a strength.

The position will be funded by appropriated funds for the initial 2-year appointment; subsequent partial external funding is expected. Continuation of appointment is contingent upon satisfactory performance.

UHCC provides an attractive recruitment package including space in the beautiful Cancer Center building in Honolulu, start-up funds and a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Core facilities available to Center investigators include Biostatistics, Genomics and Bioinformatics, Analytical Biochemistry, Nutrition Support, Metabolomics, Pathology, and Diversity Research and Recruitment.

UHCC has active research training programs involving mentorship of graduate students, postdocs, and early-stage investigators.

Associate Researcher Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform professional and scientific research on cancer prevention and control research within the diverse population in Hawaii and the greater Pacific catchment area, addressing cancer health disparities with a community-engaged approach highlighted by population and patient-based behavioral interventions.
• Maintain an extramurally-funded research program of national reputation in the area of cancer prevention research.
• Collaborate with faculty members of the UH Cancer Center, the Hawaii Cancer Consortium, other UH departments, and community-based health care providers on research projects, researcher training/mentoring, and other academic activities.
• Supervise postgraduate students (PhD or MS) and participate in graduate level teaching.
• Perform scholarly activities as assigned.
• Support in program recruitment efforts and serve as a mentor for junior faculty.

Researcher Duties and Responsibilities

• Same duties and responsibilities as Associate Researcher but will require greater accountability for more complex projects.
• Serve as a role model within the UH Cancer Center, the UH, and in the national and international research, academic, and/or medical community.

Associate Researcher Minimum Qualifications

• For Non-MD, four (4) years of effective research with demonstrated increasing professional maturity and independence at the rank of Assistant Researcher or equivalent.
• For MD, four (4) years in the rank of Assistant Professor, or four (4) years of other medical experience, or a total of four (4) years of teaching in the rank of Assistant Professor and other medical experience, or one (1) year at the rank of Associate Professor at another medical school of recognized standing;
• Recognition for having made a significant scholarly contribution to the involved clinical specialty (for MD);
• Demonstrated research ability judged competent and adequate for the rank as compared with peers active in the same field at other major research universities;
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize research activities; Demonstrated ability in teaching, research, and program administration;
• A strong research track record with active national peer-reviewed funding in cancer and/or clinical and translational research, with evidence of a sustained extramural funding base.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a role model for students and junior colleagues, and to effectively meet, interact and confer with others.

Researcher Minimum Qualifications

• For Non-MD, four (4) years of effective research with demonstrated increasing professional maturity and independence at the rank of Associate Researcher or equivalent.
• For MD, four (4) years in the rank of Associate Professor, or ten (10) years of other medical experience, or a total of ten (10) years of teaching in the rank of Associate Professor and other medical experience, or one (1) year at the rank of Professor at another medical school of recognized standing;
• Demonstrated research productivity which has resulted in significant recognition by the national or international community of scholars active in the same field;
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and/or supervise research activities; Demonstrated ability in teaching, research, and program administration;
• Demonstrated capacity for independent professional research as shown by participation in the affairs of regional and/or national research groups and/or societies;
• A strong research track record with active national peer-reviewed funding in cancer and/or clinical and translational research, with evidence of a sustained extramural funding base.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a role model for students and junior colleagues, and to effectively meet, interact and confer with others.
• A program of innovative research with an outstanding record of scientific accomplishments as evidenced by significant scholarly contributions and publication in top-tier journals.

Desirable Qualifications

• Research focus in population sciences area(s) that directly impact the people of Hawai'i
• Evidence of commitment to and success in educational programs and mentoring.
• Service on national or international journal editorial boards and grant review study sections.

To Apply:

Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, current curriculum vitae, statement of current and future research interests, names of five (5) professional references with contact information (including email addresses), official transcripts (OR original documentation from the institution confirming degree OR copy of U.S.

board certification OR current, unexpired U.S. medical license). Copy of transcript is acceptable in place of U.S. board certification or current U.S. medical license for evaluation purposes but original is required upon hire.

(Note:

Only complete applications will be considered.)


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