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Open Rank Faculty in Precision Health for Populations
University of Virginia: UVA Provost’s Office: School of Medicine: Public Health Sciences

Location
Charlottesville, VA

Cancer Digital Health/ Behavioral-health Interventionist:

We are seeking researchers trained in the application of digital health technologies in cancer prevention and control.  Applications are encouraged from those who are inspired to envision, plan and conduct innovative cancer-focused research using adaptive digital platforms or devices such as those involving cellphones, text messaging, mobile apps, and web-based modules. The driving goals of this UVA-sponsored Precision Health Initiative are to broaden our ability to effectively prevent, diagnose, and /or delay cancer processes or events across populations.  Digital health technology is a critical strategy to expand the reach of cancer prevention and control  interventions and allow personalization by tailoring the content and delivery of intervention to the individual’s needs or circumstances. 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 to control cancer. 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.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have Ph.D. or terminal degree with at least three years of experience.

Application Instructions

This position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.  A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

To Apply:

Complete an application online with the following documents:

  • CV
  • Cover Letter – please include how you learned about this position and which specialty you want to be considered for.
  • Contact information for at least 3 references

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.  Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

For questions about the application process, please contact Roger Anderson at RA2EE@uvahealth.org.

UVA is located in beautiful Charlottesville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the eastern shore and the nation’s Capital. Charlottesville is one of the best places to live; outdoors, vibrant town with culture, music, restaurants, excellent schools, etc. Opportunities for excellent clinical, and laboratory-based research and teaching pursuits working within the collegial work environment are available.

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Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio’s Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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