Faculty Position - Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control

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

1d • 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 unparalleled resources for research. The Department encompasses a strong T32 Postdoctoral program and over 170 staff members who support maintaining and expanding activities of the two cohort studies and many ongoing R01-equivalent projects.

Requirements

• PhD, MD and/or equivalent degree.
• At least three years of relevant postgraduate experience.
• Proven track record of productivity.
• Creative and collaborative scientists with vibrant research programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct highly innovative clinical, biological, and population-health sciences research (both observational and interventional studies).
• Translate research findings into effective strategies to avert or mitigate cancer-treatment-related complications.
• Improve the quality of life of childhood cancer survivors.
• Assess/evaluate adverse outcomes and design interventions to optimize health.
• Collaborate across Cancer Center Programs with clinic- and laboratory-based researchers.
• Advance clinical care and knowledge on childhood cancer and associated late effects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees