Implementation Scientist

University of Kentucky • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

We are seeking an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor for tenure track, Regular Title Series, full time (12-month) positions in the Markey Cancer Center and the Department of Behavioral Science in the College of Medicine at the University of Kentucky. We seek a seasoned implementation scientist with a dynamic, productive research portfolio and active extramural grant support who aims to accelerate the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based practices in real world settings to reduce the burden of cancer and health disparities. The ideal candidate will have NIH-funded research or a very strong promise of such funding; maintain a focus on community-level factors that impact cancer vulnerability; aspire to engage in research mentorship, and contribute to a vibrant environment of scholars from the behavioral sciences, public health, social sciences, communication, health services research, biomedical informatics, health sciences (nursing, medicine, nutrition, etc.), and others. Special emphasis is placed on implementation science, patient and community engagement, quality of cancer care delivery, and health equity. All career stages are welcome. Attractive start up package, premium and contiguous space, and excellent benefits will be provided. The University of Kentucky is located in the beautiful, progressive, and accessible city of Lexington. Lexington, with over 250,000 residents, offers a high quality of life, affordability and a well-educated population. The Markey Cancer Center is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center on the medical campus of the University of Kentucky. Situated on a campus with all six health profession colleges, the cancer center is located within a vibrant and expanding basic, clinical, and population research community with ample opportunities for collaboration within and across its research programs.

Requirements

• PhD with demonstrated research experience in implementation science.
• Strong promise of NIH funding or existing NIH-funded research.
• Experience in cancer care delivery, patient/community engagement, and/or health equity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in any aspect of the cancer care continuum, including risk reduction/prevention, screening, treatment, survivorship, and/or end of life.

Responsibilities

• Engage in research mentorship.
• Contribute to a vibrant environment of scholars.
• Focus on community-level factors impacting cancer vulnerability.
• Accelerate the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based practices.
• Conduct research in oncology implementation science.

Benefits

• Attractive start up package.
• Premium and contiguous space.
• Excellent benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree