Associate Professor Position in Cancer Epidemiology

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Faculty rank and compensation will be based on experience
and academic credentials.

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Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC
College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class
health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures
and research that improve the health and clinical care of patients.
The College of Medicine, Department of Environmental & Public
Health Sciences (DEPHS) is seeking an outstanding cancer
epidemiologist for a tenure track faculty position at the Associate
level in the Division of Epidemiology.

DEPHS conducts nationally and internationally recognized
research spanning epidemiology, toxicology, environmental and
industrial hygiene, and public health. The Department includes
approximately 25 full-time faculty and 130 graduate students across
four divisions: Epidemiology, Toxicology, Environmental and
Industrial Hygiene, and Public Health. DEPHS is home to a
NIEHS-funded T32 training program in Molecular Epidemiology of
Children’s Environmental Health, a NIOSH-funded T42 Education and
Research Center, and a recently established P20 Center for
Collaboration on Climate & Community for Health (C4H). Research
funding comes from NIH, NIOSH, foundations, industry, and a variety
of federal, state, and local agencies, supporting a research
portfolio that is among the nation's leaders in environmental,
occupational, and public health.

Faculty and trainees in DEPHS also benefit from close
collaborations with two of the University of Cincinnati’s premier
research enterprises. The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center
(UCCC), a partnership among the UC, UC Health, and Cincinnati
Children's, serves as the region’s only academic cancer center and
integrates basic, clinical, translational, and population sciences
research to advance cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and
survivorship. The UCCC provides extensive opportunities for
interdisciplinary collaboration, shared research resources,
community-engaged research, and investigator training across the
cancer continuum.

In addition, the Center for Clinical and Translational Science
and Training (CCTST) provides a robust infrastructure to accelerate
the translation of scientific discoveries into improvements in
human health. Through its partnership between UC and Cincinnati
Children's, the CCTST offers research support services, pilot
funding opportunities, training and career development programs,
community-engaged research resources, and expertise in clinical and
translational science for investigators across the university.

The appointee will have the opportunity to become a member of
the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Additional
opportunities for collaboration are available through the Center
for Clinical and Translational Science and Training (CCTST), the
Center for Collaboration on Climate & Community for Health
(C4H), the CEPH-accredited MPH Program, and numerous
university-wide research centers and institutes. Established
strengths across the College of Medicine include cancer biology,
genomics, molecular biology, toxicology, immunology, pathology,
biostatistical collaboration, bioinformatics, health services
research, and clinical and translational science. Local resources
include the nationally recognized Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Medical Center, the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, UC Health, and an
extensive regional healthcare network serving populations
throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. These resources and
partnerships, together with extensive research core facilities,
clinical research infrastructure, and access to large and varied
patient populations, provide a highly collaborative environment and
exceptional opportunities for innovative population-based clinical
and translational cancer research.

Essential Functions

The successful candidate will be an established
investigator at the Associate Professor level with a nationally
recognized research program in Cancer Epidemiology. The ideal
candidate is expected to:

(1) maintain a strong record of extramural research
funding and scholarly productivity;

(2) lead an innovative and impactful research program
focused on cancer etiology, prevention, survivorship, screening, or
related areas of population-based cancer research;

(3) employ state-of-the-art epidemiologic methods,
including the integration of molecular, genomic, clinical,
environmental, and/or other emerging data sources, as
appropriate;

(4) foster interdisciplinary collaborations across the
University of Cincinnati Cancer Center;

(5) participate in graduate (PhD, MS, and MPH) and
postdoctoral mentoring and teaching; and

(6) provide service and leadership within the Department,
College of Medicine, and broader scientific community.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctoral degree in epidemiology or a related clinical or

academic degree (MD, PhD, DrPH) from an accredited college or
university.

• Established record of independent, externally funded

cancer epidemiology research.

• Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications and

scientific leadership in cancer epidemiology or a closely related
field.

• Experience mentoring graduate students, trainees, or

early-career investigators.

Required Experience

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research

evidenced by strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
Candidates for a tenured appointment should demonstrate
intellectual leadership and impact on the field and potential
significant contributions to the department, University of
Cincinnati, and wider scholarly community.

• Demonstrate evidence of effective teaching ability,

commitment to student success, and service to the
profession.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the

ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a
subject.

• Must have outstanding writing skills to present research

in written format.

• Ability to work and collaborate with individuals from a

variety of backgrounds.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• National or international recognition in cancer

epidemiology.

• Active extramural funding as Principal Investigator from

NIH, NCI, or other federal or foundation sources.

• Expertise in cancer prevention, cancer etiology,

survivorship, screening, disparities, molecular epidemiology,
precision prevention, or related areas.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with

investigators from varied scientific disciplines and
backgrounds.

• Interest in developing interdisciplinary collaborations

across population, clinical, and basic cancer sciences.

• Demonstrated commitment to graduate education, mentoring,

and trainee development.

• Excellent written and oral communication

skills.

Application Process Information

Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled. Interested applicants should submit:

• Cover letter detailing qualifications and interest in the

position

• Current and complete curriculum vitae (CV)
• Brief outline of current research (1-2 pages)
• Copy of two recent publications
• Three references, including name, address, phone number,

and email address

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or

environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to
support your well-being, financial security, and work-life
balance. (UC
Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE
status. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition
Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible
dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and
graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security
(except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension
plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with
UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off
policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off
(Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision,

prescription)

• Flexible spending accounts & wellness

programs

• Professional development & mentorship

opportunities

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