Open Rank Faculty in Precision Health for Populations

Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS), School of Medicine, University of Virginia (UVA) and UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center (UVACC) invite talented researchers to join an exemplary team of investigators to advance precision health strategies directed to cancer prevention, control, and reducing cancer disparities. This is part of a major Grand Challenges research investment of over $50M in Precision Medicine/Precision Health. Applicants are sought at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor with a terminal degree (e.g., PhD, MD, ScD) to apply for tenure-track/eligible faculty positions supported under a newly announced Precision Health initiative. The UVA 2030 plan recognizes Precision Health as a major societal challenge and an opportunity for multidisciplinary work that draws on UVA's existing strengths. Faculty recruits will receive support from the Provost and from their school and will participate in the Precision Health for Populations Initiative.Cancer Community InterventionistWe are seeking researchers trained in implementation sciences and community-based research to join this UVA-sponsored Precision Health Initiative. The role envisions, plans, and conducts innovative multilevel interventions that advance cancer risk reduction, early detection, and outcomes in collaboration with the Cancer Center's Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) program and community stakeholders. The driving goals are to broaden our ability to prevent, diagnose, or delay cancer processes in diverse populations by leveraging evidence-based interventions. Faculty hired under this initiative will have a primary appointment in PHS and membership in UVACC's Cancer Prevention and Population Health research program. The successful candidate must have a proven track record of sustained peer-reviewed funded intervention research focused on cancer prevention, detection, and/or access to care; and inequities linked to race, ethnicity, poverty, sex, gender, and/or geography. Candidates must have a scholarly record of collaboration in multidisciplinary investigator teams informed by community needs and with key focal sites within communities such as healthcare practices, community centers, organizations, or neighborhoods.Cancer Digital Health / Behavioral-Health InterventionistWe are seeking researchers trained in the application of digital health technologies in cancer prevention and control. Applications are encouraged from candidates inspired to envision, plan, and conduct innovative cancer-focused research using adaptive digital platforms or devices such as cellphones, text messaging, mobile apps, and web-based modules. The driving goals are to broaden our ability to prevent, diagnose, or delay cancer processes in diverse populations. Digital health technology is a critical strategy to expand the reach of cancer prevention and control interventions and allow personalization by tailoring content and delivery to individual needs. The successful faculty candidate must have a proven track record of sustained peer-reviewed funded research relevant to digital interventions involving cancer screening, early detection, and/or the delivery of personalized therapies. Candidates must have a scholarly record of collaboration in multidisciplinary investigator teams informed by community needs and with key focal sites within communities such as healthcare practices, community centers, organizations, or neighborhoods.QualificationsQualified candidates must have a Ph.D. or terminal degree with at least three years of experience.J-18808-Ljbffr