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Post-Doctoral Scholar
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| Job Title | Post-Doctoral Scholar |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | DU11419 |
| Department Name | 7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | $56,484 - $68,604 dependent upon years of experience |
| Type of Position | Temporary |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | PhD, PharmD, or other doctoral degree in public health, sociology, psychology, or similar field completed within the past five years |
| Required Related Experience | Track record of scientific publications |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | NA |
| Physical Requirements | Sitting at computer work station for long periods of time, Standing for long periods of time, Repetitive motion, Burns/Cuts/Punctures |
| Shift | Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm, some weekends and evenings as needed |
| Job Summary | The Markey Cancer Center is currently seeking a Post-doctoral Scholar who will be trained under Dr. Pamela Hull. This position offers an intensive mentored training experience in community-engaged research, implementation science, quality improvement, and implementation of evidence-based guidelines for cancer prevention and control (e.g., HPV vaccine, cancer screenings, social needs and patient navigation during cancer treatment). The training experience includes working on all aspects of community engagement efforts and research projects, disseminating research findings, and developing a research agenda to prepare for transitioning to an independent community-engaged researcher and implementation scientist in a faculty position. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: assist with data collection and analysis, assist with development of intervention content, prepare measurement tools and study protocols, collaborate with community partners, plan and implement dissemination activities, prepare scientific manuscripts as lead author and co-author, present research at conferences, and submit at least one funding application. Experience or demonstrated interest in implementation science, cancer prevention/control, health disparities, health behavior interventions, and evidence-based interventions/practices. IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the number of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter, CV, Transcript and as Specific Request 1 – a writing sample. To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits . |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Experience or demonstrated interest in implementation science, cancer prevention/control, health disparities, health behavior interventions, and evidence-based interventions/practices. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Demonstrated evidence of a research agenda focused on cancer prevention and control (e.g., HPV vaccination, cancer screening, social needs and patient navigation during cancer treatment) and demonstrated interest in community-engaged research and implementation science. Experience working with populations that experience health disparities, such as racial/ethnic minorities, rural, Appalachian, and/or low-income populations. |
| Deadline to Apply | 11/29/2023 |
| University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. |
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