{"id":17,"date":"2017-08-04T12:57:17","date_gmt":"2017-08-04T12:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/bht\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2025-06-27T14:24:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T18:24:06","slug":"opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/bht\/cbht-team\/opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Available Positions"},"content":{"rendered":"

https:\/\/apply.interfolio.com\/141007<\/p>\n

Open Rank Faculty in Precision Health for Populations
\nUniversity of Virginia: UVA Provost’s Office: School of Medicine: Public Health Sciences<\/h2>\n

Location
\nCharlottesville, VA<\/h3>\n

Cancer Digital Health\/ Behavioral-health Interventionist:<\/h3>\n

We are seeking researchers trained in the application of\u00a0digital health technologies\u00a0in cancer prevention and control.\u00a0 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 in diverse populations. \u00a0Digital health technology is a critical strategy to expand the reach of cancer prevention and control\u00a0 interventions and allow personalization by tailoring the content and delivery of intervention to the individual\u2019s needs or circumstances across diverse settings. 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\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n

UVA Cancer Center is committed to promoting inclusion and equity among its internal and external communities by creating an environment that supports and enables the success of a diverse community. Promoting inclusion requires intervention at the individual and institutional levels to foster research environments that are supportive and sustainable. Diversity facilitates scientific advancement and innovative and creative research and helps us to capitalize on distinct perspectives. Diversity also contributes to robust learning environments and improved research quality.<\/p>\n

Qualifications<\/h3>\n

Qualified candidates must have Ph.D. or terminal degree with at least three years of experience.<\/p>\n

Application Instructions<\/h3>\n

This position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.\u00a0 A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.<\/p>\n

To Apply:<\/h3>\n

Complete an application\u00a0online\u00a0with the following documents:<\/p>\n