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Faculty - Cancer & The Environment (DOQ)

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Faculty - Cancer & The Environment (DOQ)

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: 2025 - 023
Department COPH Environ, Agri & Occ Health 50005427
Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Public Health
FTE:
100
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule M-F Flexible
Requisition Category Faculty
Requisition Title Faculty - Cancer & The Environment (DOQ)
Job Title/Academic Rank Faculty - Cancer & The Environment (DOQ)
Additional Requisition Title
Appointment Type P1 - REG HLTH FAC SAL
Salary Range Commensurate with Experience
Job/EEO Category Faculty
Job Requisition Begin Date 01/20/2025
Position Qualification

Position Summary
The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Public Health, in collaboration with Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Eppley Institute, and Child Health Research Institute, seeks to recruit a faculty member with expertise in cancer and environmental health research. We are particularly interested in candidates specializing on research fields focused on the exposome, gene-environment interactions, environmental epidemiology, environmental mixtures, environmental epigenetics, chromatin regulation, DNA repair, cell signaling, and chemical carcinogenesis.
Required Qualifications
The academic qualifications for this Cancer and The Environment faculty position include:

  1. Doctoral Degree: A Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent in a relevant field such as Cancer Biology, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Genetics, or a related biomedical or public health field.
  2. Postdoctoral Research Experience: Strong preference for candidates with postdoctoral experience or equivalent advanced research training in cancer and environmental health sciences.
  3. Research Funding Record: Demonstrated success in obtaining research funding, with emphasis on funding record appropriate for faculty rank.
  4. Publications: A strong publication record in areas related to cancer and environmental interactions, such as gene-environment interactions, environmental epidemiology, or chemical carcinogenesis.
  5. Collaborative Experience: Proven ability to work within interdisciplinary teams, ideally with experience in collaborative projects involving public health, cancer research, and environmental sciences.
Supplemental Qualifications
For this Cancer and The Environment faculty position, additional research-focused qualifications include:

  1. Proven Track Record of Independent Research: A history of leading research projects, particularly in areas such as gene-environment interactions, environmental mixtures, epigenetics, childhood cancer, or environmental epidemiology.
  2. Experience with Grant Writing and Funding: Demonstrated success in securing external funding from NIH, especially for cancer and environmental health research.
  3. Advanced Methodological Expertise: Proficiency with cutting-edge research methods, such as environmental exposure assessment, bioinformatics, or molecular biology techniques relevant to carcinogenesis studies.
  4. Experience with Mentoring Students and Staff: Demonstrated experience in mentoring students and staff for developing future leaders in research and healthcare.
  5. Experience with Teaching: An ideal candidate will be able to communicate on complex concepts, provide an inclusive and engaging environment, and experience in designing and delivering relevant graduate-level curricula.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.
Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office environment, Lab environment
Other working environment
NA
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting Not Applicable
Crawling Not Applicable
Driving Occasionally
Kneeling Not Applicable
Reaching Not Applicable
Sitting Over 5 hours
Standing 2-5 hours
Squatting Not Applicable
Walking Occasionally
EXPOSURES

Atmospheric No
Blood/body fluids No
Chemical hazards No
Working on or around moving machinery No
Electrical current No
Noise No
Changes of temperature/humidity No
Wear PPE No
Work with laboratory animals No
Radiation
Operating hand/power tools No
If you answered yes to any area above, please explain
NA
Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation NA
Repetitive Motion NA
Grasping NA
If you selected any area above, please explain
NA
Addtional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.
NA

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. C.V.
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Other Doc

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have, or will you possess in the near future, a Doctoral degree in the area(s) identified in this posting?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * How did you hear about this position?
    • Careerlink
    • Employee Referral
    • HERC
    • Indeed
    • Job Fair
    • Lincoln Journal Star
    • Linkedin
    • Omaha World Herald
    • UNMC Job Site
    • Facebook
    • NEWorks
    • Handshake
    • Other
  3. * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

    (Open Ended Question)




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Full-time Employee
Date Posted February 18, 2025
Requisition 2025 - 023
Located In Omaha, NE
Job Type Full-time Employee
SOC Category 19-1042.00 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
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