Faculty Position (Open Rank)

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
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Summary

The Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior (HOB) at Moffitt Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center on the University of South Florida campus in Tampa, is seeking a faculty member (tenure earning, open rank) with research interests in behavioral science and outcomes research. 

The Department has 18 faculty members engaged in research on health behaviors (e.g., tobacco, exercise, nutrition, etc.), cancer prevention and screening, survivorship, health disparities, equity, and health services.  We particularly encourage applicants with a background in health services research and specialized training in implementation science. However, we will also consider applications in other areas of research. Salary and start-up funds are highly competitive.

Position Highlights:

Moffitt features a robust infrastructure for conducting observational and interventional studies.  This includes well-established collaborations with clinical programs, a highly regarded biostatistics program with expertise in analyzing patient-reported data, a survey methods shared resource, numerous pilot funding opportunities, and extensive administrative support for grant submissions and management.  Moffitt is the country's third largest, free-standing cancer center by patient volume, facilitating patient recruitment.  Additional resources include diverse networks of community partners, institutional initiatives supporting digital health, and a well-established supportive care program.  Extensive retrospective data for real-world evidence studies and other research are available from an integrated repository of clinical, research, and patient-reported information and biospecimens from a large cohort of patients.  Moffitt has a very active translational research program investigating a wide variety of novel therapeutics and experience in basic science, with an emphasis on immunology, cancer biology and evolution, and drug discovery.  The Center is characterized by a culture of collegiality and team science, facilitating cross-disciplinary collaborations.

To learn more about the department, visit: Health Outcomes and Behavior.  

The Ideal Candidate:

• Embraces team science and collaboration with faculty within and outside Moffitt.
• Demonstrates experience (or potential) as an independent researcher with extramurally funded research studies, presentations at national and international conferences, and a record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications. 
• Demonstrates a commitment to engaging with diverse settings and populations. 

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a productive, independent research program.
• Engage in educational (e.g., mentorship) and service activities within Moffitt and externally.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• The successful candidate should have a PhD or equivalent degree with relevant research training and experience.

Academic rank beyond Assistant Member will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is tenure-earning. Salary and start-up funds are highly competitive.

How to Apply: Interested applicants should send a single PDF file that includes a cover letter summarizing their research training and accomplishments, a personal statement of scientific interests and goals, current CV with recent publications, and contact information for three references. Application materials should be addressed to Dr. Cathy Meade, Committee Chair, Department of Health Outcomes and Behaviors, and submitted to (cathy.meade@moffitt.org). Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled. The start date is flexible.

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