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The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (DPBS) and Hollings Cancer Center (HCC) seek an outstanding cancer population or behavioral 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.Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)Worker Type
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Job Summary: The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (DPBS) and Hollings Cancer Center (HCC) seek an outstanding cancer population or behavioral 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 addictions population health health communication health disparities research community-based research 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 DPBS and HCC and if applicable support and participate in DPBS clinical programs.
DPBS a busy and productive academic department within the College of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) emphasizing excellence in teaching research and clinical care. Our talented faculty is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care in the treatment of mental illness and addiction. The Department hosts13 individual divisions as well assix specialty programs that provide focused treatment to our patients. Research is also an important part of our department and faculty continuously conduct studies in an effort to better understand and treat mental health conditions.
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 Charlestons 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.
Minimum Requirements: Candidate must have PhD/MD or equivalent degree. Interested applicants should send a cover letter describing qualifications and curriculum vitae to Ashish A. Deshmukh PhD MPH () Tracy Smith () and Matthew J Carpenter PhD (). Applicants must also apply on the MUSC Job Site at: Job Description
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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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