Faculty Position - Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is recruiting Faculty Members at the FULL, ASSOCIATE or ASSISTANT level. The department's mission is to conduct highly innovative clinical, biological, and population-health sciences research (both observational and interventional studies), and translate findings into effective strategies to avert or mitigate cancer-treatment-related complications and improve the quality of life of childhood cancer survivors. The department is seeking creative and collaborative scientists with vibrant research programs. Research uses state-of-art approaches to assess/evaluate adverse outcomes and to design interventions to optimize health. The department and associated Cancer Center Programs in the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center include a diverse team of investigators with expertise in epidemiology/biostatistics, oncology/cardiology/neurology/nursing, genetics/bioinformatics, psychology/neuropsychology, exercise science/rehabilitation, symptoms/patient-reported outcomes, and health behavior/health services research. Collaboration across Cancer Center Programs is active, engaging with both clinic- and laboratory-based researchers to advance clinical care and knowledge on childhood cancer and associated late effects, encompassing biological, clinical, and social determinants and mechanisms. The Department is home to both the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study and the St. Jude Lifetime Cohort, which are funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and are unparalleled resources for research. The Department encompasses a strong T32 Postdoctoral program, over 130 staff members, and many ongoing R01-equivalent projects. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a world-class research institution dedicated to pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases of childhood. It is the first and only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. The mission is to advance research and cures for pediatric cancer. St. Jude is a highly interactive environment offering faculty a remarkable opportunity to perform cutting-edge independent and collaborative research while receiving long-term institutional support past start-up to facilitate innovation and discovery. The hospital values different perspectives and intellectual discourse and is committed to building an intellectually diverse community. St. Jude has ranked as one of the “Best Workplaces for Women,” “Best Workplaces for Diversity,” and is consistently ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Places to Work For” and was No. 9 on the 2018 Glassdoor “Best Place to Work” list for companies with 1,000 or more employees. St. Jude is located in Memphis, Tennessee, a vibrant and friendly city. Mild winters and beautiful green outdoor spaces are part of the reasons why Forbes recently named Memphis the 4th happiest city in which to work. Cost of living and high quality of life are other attractions; Money magazine listed Memphis as one of the least expensive cities in which to raise a child. St. Jude facilities and salaries are highly competitive, and a generous start-up and benefit packages are included.