University of Kentucky · 3 months ago
Implementation Scientist
Greater Lexington Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe University of Kentucky is seeking an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor for tenure track positions in the Markey Cancer Center and the Department of Behavioral Science. The role focuses on accelerating the implementation of evidence-based practices to reduce cancer burden and health disparities, emphasizing community engagement and research mentorship.
Health Care
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or equivalent in Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Social Sciences, Communication, Health Services Research, Bioinformatics, Health Sciences, or other related fields
Demonstrated research experience in implementation science
Cancer-related interests may include any aspect of the cancer care continuum, including risk reduction/prevention (e.g., HPV vaccination, tobacco, obesity), screening, treatment, survivorship and/or end of life
Training and experience in cancer care delivery, patient/community engagement, and/or health equity is strongly desired
Oncology implementation science
Grant/technical writing
Supervision
Excellent written & oral communication
Teaching instruction
Mentoring
Leadership
Creative thinking
Collaboration
Preferred
PhD with demonstrated research experience in implementation science
Cancer-related interests may include any aspect of the cancer care continuum, including risk reduction/prevention (e.g., HPV vaccination, tobacco, obesity), screening, treatment, survivorship and/or end of life
Training and experience in cancer care delivery, patient/community engagement, and/or health equity is strongly desired
Benefits
Attractive start up package
Excellent benefits
Company
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development for over 150 years.
Founded in 1983Lexington, Kentucky, USA
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$0.36M2022-12-07Grant· $0.36M
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