- We act BOLDLY-Breakthroughs require pushing the boundaries of science, exploring new frontiers, and thinking differently
- We SUPPORT each other-Respect leads to trust, which leads to excellence
- We work as a CONNECTED team-We must leverage our collective brain power to conquer cancer because no one individual can do it alone
- Foster collaborations within the Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC) Program through activities such as meetings, seminars, retreats, and collaborations with other programs through engagement with clinical faculty, other Program Co-Leaders, and scientific resources at the Knight;
- Promote novel science by deploying annual CPC Pilot funds (~$200,000) in partnership with the CPC Co-Leader;
- Stimulate growth of extramural funding, includingthe National Cancer Institute (NCI) funding base, of CPC members to ensure robust numbers of individual member R01 grants and multi-PI grants;
- Review Program membership, and identify potential new members within OHSU and provide input on external recruitments to enhance the impact of the CPC Program;
- Provide formal and informal mentoring to junior faculty of the CPC Program, and others interested in this field;
- Evaluate progress and set future directions with the CPC Co-Leader, Knight Leadership, and the External Advisory Committee (EAC);
- Actively participate in research and activities to address catchment area needs;
- Understand CCSG guidelines and requirements, develop the CPC Program component for competitive and non-competitive renewals, and participate in site visits and annual EAC meetings;
- Serve as a member of relevant Cancer Center committees
- Maintain a robust research program in the area of Cancer Prevention and Control, with extramural funding
- Commit to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the Knight Cancer Institute and beyond;
- Serve as liaison between Cancer Prevention and Control Program Members and Knight Cancer Institute leaders;
- Maintain funding as PI on a cancer prevention and control-focused program of research.
- Be at the Associate level or higher with appropriate training or experience in the area of cancer prevention and control. MD candidates who wish to practice must be board-certified and eligible to practice in Oregon.
- Must have an established track record of scientific accomplishments with extramural peer-reviewed funding or senior experience in governmental or other agencies focused on cancer prevention and control.
- Must have demonstrated leadership experience.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage at no or low cost to employees
- Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
- Several retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU
- 25 days a year of paid time off
- 8 days of sick time off
- Commuter subsidies
- Tuition reimbursement
- Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
- Annual Merit Increase
- Growth/Development Opportunities
- Employee discounts to local and major businesses
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Program Co-Leader of the Cancer Prevention and Control Program - Portland, United States - OHSU
Description
Department Overview
The Knight Cancer Institute is an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and has four scientific programs (Translational Oncology, Cancer Prevention and Control, Quantitative Oncology, Cancer Biology) that conduct high-impact research across the cancer continuum.
The Knight includes the Division of Oncological Science (DOS) that provides an academic home for cross-disciplinary cancer researchers that leverages team science and collaboration within the School of Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).
DOS faculty represent multiple scientific disciplines that support innovation and translation of discovery to impact cancer patients and the broader population and promote transdisciplinary research.
The Cancer Population Science (CPS) group within DOS is committed to addressing the most challenging cancer prevention and control problems in populations with or at risk of cancer across the translational continuum, with on-going research in genetics, behaviors, and exposures at a population level that associated cancer-related outcomes and conducting intervention studies with individuals, communities, healthcare systems, and populations.
Every Knight Cancer employee is expected to embody our guiding principles:
OHSU and the Knight aim to be the workplace of choice nationally and internationally for individuals to reach their potential and perform the most innovative research, education, and care in service to our patients, students, workforce, and community.
We inform our work based on the needs and with the input of our geographically and racially diverse state and strive for a mission-driven work environment that is diverse in people and ideas, equitable in opportunities, and promoting a climate of respect and trust.
We instill these principles throughout our workplace culture, clinical care, educational programs, community engagement, and research activities. We expect all Knight employees, faculty and staff, to support this aim and demonstrate these principles in daily interactions.Function/Duties of Position
The Program Co-Leader of the Cancer Prevention and Control Program collaborates withthe Associate Director (AD) of Population Science, and other Knight leaders to foster innovative and impactful multidisciplinary research across the cancer continuum
Programmatic themes are:
1) Prevention and Risk Reduction, 2) Screening and Early Detection, and 3) Survivorship. The Program Co-Leader should conduct research in one or more of these areas.
Exciting research areas rich for collaboration include cancer and aging, cancer symptom science, digital technology, community-engaged research, implementation science, and early detection and screening.
Areas of future growth include cancer and climate change, behavioral science, epidemiology, and research with underserved populations, particularly Hispanic/Latino or American Indian/Alaska Native.
CPS researchers emcompass basic, clinical, data and population science.Shared resources across the Knight, Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Office, and OHSU provide abundant access to state-of-the-art tools and approaches for innovative science.
The Knight also houses several scientific centers and resources in the areas of early detection, precision oncology, a state-wide prospective cohort study, the Healthy Oregon Project, and a thriving Community Outreach and Engagement program, among others.
Established scientists or physician-scientists engaged in cancer prevention research and control are encouraged to apply.The duties of this position include:
Goals and expectations:
The Program Co-Leader will:
Faculty candidates (PhD, DrPH, MD, or MD/PhD) must:
Ideal candidates must demonstrate the ability to secure national cancer research grants and have a track record of developing successful multidisciplinary teams.
A strong appreciation for team science and experience fostering research across basic, clinical, data, and population science is highly desirable.
The Program Co-Leader role is supported by the Knight Cancer Institute Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) at 10% FTE.Additional Details
Apply online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV.
We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:
All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce.
We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status.
Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at or
