Position Summary :
We seek candidates passionate about research aimed at reducing disparities in the cancer care continuum with expertise in the supportive or psychological or social aspects of cancer care and one or more of the following areas: patient-reported outcomes, implementation science and/or cancer survivorship. In this new position, the successful population health researcher will have the opportunity to pursue their independent research goals as well as collaborate with other researchers and clinicians providing evidence-based care. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
The successful candidate will have access to data from a large, stable, and diverse patient population; an advanced electronic health record; and a robust tissue biorepository. This position will include a dual academic appointment at Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University and include opportunities to mentor graduate students and teach graduate level courses, if desired. The position will be in Detroit, Michigan at the Henry Ford Health campus.
Position Responsibilities/Expectations :
· Obtain NIH or other commensurate external research funding
· Publish papers in peer-reviewed journals as first/senior author and develop regional, national and international recognition through presentation of work.
· Participate in academic activities internally as an active member of the Henry Ford + MSU (e.g., committee service, mentoring, teaching) and externally in the scientific community (e.g., NIH study sections, editorial boards).
· Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
Position Qualifications :
· PhD and/or MD/DO or equivalent required.
· Graduate level training in health services research and/or other public health-related discipline.
· Demonstrated successful completion of a post-doctoral fellowship and/or academic credentials commensurate with an assistant or associate professor at Henry Ford Health.
· Evidence of scholarly activity (publication of papers in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at scientific meetings).
· Strong writing skills and potential to be an independent and externally funded investigator.
· History of external research funding desired but not required.
· For clinician candidates, certification by eligibility for a specialty board of American Board of Medical Specialties or American Osteopathic Association Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists.
About Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences: Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University is focused on discovering and advancing a new standard of health to transform life. Together, we are a catalyst for change, reimagining how we think about, innovate, and deliver health and wellness. Through a joint research enterprise, a premier cancer center, and a focus on academic medical and health education of the future, this partnership is working to fight the health disparities that plague our most vulnerable communities, rural and urban. We recruit, educate, and develop world-class experts whose diversity of expertise, backgrounds, identities, and talents unleash the creativity needed to solve the health challenges of our communities and make life better for the residents of Michigan and beyond. Learn more at www.henryfordmsu.org. Required Application Materials: To apply, applicants should submit curriculum vitae, summary of research accomplishments with short- and long-term research objectives, brief description of teaching experience and goals, a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statement, and a list of three references as a single PDF document.
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Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
Department: Cancer Research
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan's largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program (Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
