UNIV - Open Rank - HCC Cancer Population Sciences - Department of Public Health Sciences
UNIV - Open Rank - HCC Cancer Population Sciences - Department of Public Health Sciences
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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 communitybased 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 longstanding 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 NCIdesignated 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 cuttingedge 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 centuriesold historic homes in the afternoon. At night visit one of Charlestons many awardwinning restaurants to enjoy traditional Low Country cuisine prepared by worldclass 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.
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Minimum Requirements: PhD/MD or equivalent
Interested applicants should send a cover letter describing qualifications and curriculum vitae to Ashish A. Deshmukh PhD MPH and Matthew J Carpenter PhD . Applicants must also apply on the MUSC Job Site at: Job Description
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous 68 hours per shift; Frequent 26 hours per shift; Infrequent 02 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects up to 15 lbs. from floor level to height of 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects up to 15 lbs. from height of 36 inches to floor level unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects up to 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!
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.
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