The University of Kentucky’s Markey Cancer Center seeks an accomplished population scientist and leader to serve as Associate Director for Population Science. We seek candidates at the tenured/tenure-track Associate or Full Professor level with a productive research portfolio, active extramural grant support, and demonstrated effectiveness as a leader. This position will also hold an established endowed chair to enhance the candidate’s research activities.
The Markey Cancer Center has seen transformational growth in recent years, culminating in the National Cancer Institute designating Markey as a Comprehensive Cancer Center in 2023. Kentucky ranks first in the U.S. for overall cancer incidence and mortality and ranks among the top five highest states in incidence or mortality for multiple cancer sites. Social determinants of health are major factors driving Kentucky’s cancer burden, including lower educational attainment and higher poverty rates than the U.S.
The ideal candidate will have NIH-funded research or other extramural research funding, will engage in research mentorship, and contribute to a vibrant environment of scholars. Training in behavioral sciences, public health, social sciences, communication, health services, biomedical informatics, health sciences (nursing, medicine, nutrition, etc.), or other related disciplines is desired. Research areas may span the cancer care continuum, including risk reduction/prevention, screening, treatment, survivorship, or end-of-life care. Special emphasis is placed on implementation science, patient and community engagement, and health disparities.
Markey Cancer Center’s Cancer Prevention and Control Program is undergoing tremendous growth within the area of cancer survivorship, catalyzed by a new survivorship research initiative to bolster research infrastructure and foster clinical and community partnerships with researchers. Candidates will have the opportunity and be supported to build and maintain a high quality, extramurally funded research program; contribute to the teaching mission; mentor doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows; and provide service to the University and to its extremely collaborative communities. Attractive start up package, premium and contiguous space, and excellent benefits will be provided.
Confidential inquiries, nominations and applications (CV and Letter of Interest) can be directed to the University of Kentucky's executive search partners Jeff Schroetlin and Lyndsey Nicodem at WittKieffer via email at [email protected].