373452true373452falseSubmission for the position ResearchService Assistant Professor open rank - Assistant Director Implementation Science Center - Job Number 28720false373452falsetrue
ResearchService Assistant Professor open rank Assistant Director Implementation Science Center28720
ResearchService Assistant Professor open rank Assistant Director Implementation Science Center
WVU Cancer InstituteCancer Prevention and Control
The West Virginia University School of Medicine West Virginia University Cancer Institute and the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute WVCTSI are seeking applications for an experienced faculty member to develop and co-lead an Implementation Science Center as part of the Community Engagement and Outreach Core of the WVCTSI. We are seeking applicants who will focus on implementation science principles and healthcare delivery within a growing portfolio of cancer prevention and control research.
We seek a colleague who will build a program of independent research and implementation science in a multidisciplinary collaborative environment. This opportunity offers the potential for creation of highly impactful research and programs in the areas of cancer control and rural health. The successful candidate would ideally have demonstrated success in research collaboration on grant-funded projects.
Candidates with experience working in a collaborative biomedical research setting and record of extramural grant support are highly preferred. Research training is preferred in one or more of the following areas implementation and dissemination science practice-based research community-engaged research and/or care quality improvement methodology and practice.
The faculty members academic appointment will reside in the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control and salary and rank will be based on experience and extramural funding. This position will report to Stephenie Kennedy-Rea EdD Chair of the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control.
Applicant must have •A relevant doctoral degree e.g. PhD EdD MD DrPH •Track record of independent peer-reviewed publications and extramural grant funding in the area of implementation science •Advanced expertise in research design and methodology •Experience with program development and/or administration in real-world community and/or health operations settings •Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team •Excellent oral and written communication skills •Evidence of mentoring experience
Responsibilities include •Providing day-to-day leadership/management for the Implementation Science Center establishing priorities coordinating projects and data-driven workflows managing resources collaborating on execution of program and grant activities and reporting results and outcomes •Conducting research and leading research teams •Creating and executing an implementation science research agenda focusing on rural health and cancer prevention •Collaborating and mentoring residents/students/staff on cancer prevention and control projects including manuscript development data analysis IRB submissions and study design •Effectively working with the primary care clinics that constitute the West Virginia Practice-Based Research Network to develop implementation science studies •Developing external research support for the Implementation Science Center •Generating high impact peer-reviewed publications focused on cancer prevention and rural health in West Virginia •Assisting Cancer Institute and WVCTSI leadership in identifying and implementing strategic objectives for work in advancing dissemination implementation and health communication •Participating in conferences seminars and other professional development activities to maintain and enhance expertise and professional status •Collaborating with the Cancer Institute and WVCTSI Evaluation Director to assess effectiveness impact and reach of the Implementation Science Center
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Electronic submission of application and supporting materials including a cover letter CV research statement and contact information for 3 references can be made at http://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl/job28720
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