Assistant Professor In Residence (Hematology/Oncology) with emphasis on Cancer Epidemiology

The Department of Medicine is seeking candidates for an In Residence faculty position in the Division of Hematology/Oncology, at the Assistant Professor level. Applicants for this position must have a Ph.D. degree or an M.D./D.O. terminal degree with an M.P.H. or M.S. in epidemiology, with an academic record sufficient for appointment in the In-Residence series at the assistant professor level. A postdoctoral fellowship is preferred. The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work cooperatively in interdisciplinary teams and congenially within a diverse academic and clinical environment. Candidates must be able to perform independent research and teach in graduate-level courses.

This position is a 100% research position and will not require any clinical effort. The initial start-up package and salary will be negotiated by the candidate and Department of Medicine. Candidates must be able to successfully seek and obtain extramural funding in the first three to five years of appointment.

Academic salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants must have demonstrated capabilities for teaching, independent research, and original work. The successful candidate will support the needs and objectives of UCI’s Department of Medicine and Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center Cancer Control Program. Responsibilities will include research, teaching, mentoring students, and service on administrative committees.

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

UC Irvine is home to one of 53 NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers and one of only 23 institutions also holding a Clinical Transnational Science Award.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being up-to-date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.