Researcher - Academic jobs in Kahului, HI

Description

Description:
Title: Full Researcher
Position Number: 0084031
Date Posted: March 20, 2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Month: 11-month
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions:
This advertisement is for a faculty position, to begin approximately June 1, 2024. This position will be funded from appropriated funds for the initial 2- year appointment; subsequent partial external funding is expected. Continuous appointment is contingent upon satisfactory performance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform cancer research focused on the molecular epidemiology and role of infectious agents (including human papillomavirus and hepatitis B and C) and the bacterial microbiome in the development and progression of cancer.
• Conduct tissue-based research focused on biomarkers of cancer risk and progression.
• Conduct cancer surveillance research and research on understanding racial/ethnic disparities in cancer development and outcomes.
• Pursue an independent line of investigation that is competitive for national grants such as from the National Cancer Institute.
• Collaborate with faculty members of the UH Cancer Center, the Hawaii Cancer Consortium, other UH departments, and community-based health care providers on research projects, researcher training/mentoring and other academic activities.
• Supervise postgraduate students (PhD or MS) and participate in graduate level teaching.
• Perform scholarly activities as assigned.
• Serve as a role model within the UH Cancer Center, the UH, and in the national or international research, academic, and/or medical community.
• May assist in the administration of the program and with other related professional and scientific research endeavors.

Researcher Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of effective research with demonstrated increasing professional maturity and independence at the rank of Associate Researcher or equivalent.
• Demonstrated research productivity which has resulted in significant recognition by the national or international community of scholars active in the same field.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and/or supervise research activities; Demonstrated ability in teaching, research, and program administration.
• Demonstrated capacity for independent professional research as shown by participation in the affairs of regional and/or national research groups and/or societies.
• A strong research track record with active national peer-reviewed funding in cancer and translational research, with evidence of a sustained extramural funding base.
• Qualified candidates will have an innovative research program in cancer epidemiology supported by an extensive publication record.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a role model for students and junior colleagues, and to effectively meet, interact and confer with others.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Leadership experience in professional and scientific research field or branch of learning such as cancer epidemiology focusing on multi-ethnic, multicultural, and underserved populations- based research to investigate disparate outcomes.
• Evidence of research collaborations, such as multi-principal investigator or multi-project extramural funding and collaborative publications.
• Evidence of commitment to and success in educational programs and mentoring.
• Service on journal editorial boards and national or international grant review study sections.

To Apply:
Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, current curriculum vitae, statement of current and future research interests, names of five (5) professional references with contact information (including email addresses), official transcripts (OR original documentation from the institution confirming degree). Copy of transcript is acceptable in place of U.S. board certification for evaluation purposes but original is required upon hire. (Note: Only complete applications will be considered.)

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