Faculty Positions in Molecular Epidemiology

The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC) at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is pleased to announce faculty positions in the area of Molecular Epidemiology in Cancer.  This is an open-rank position, seeking epidemiologists with expertise in genetics, genomics, epigenetics, gene-environment interactions, and genetic risk assessment.  Experience in combining genomic/genetic information, patient electronic health records, and population-based research data to address health disparities is desirable.   Selected candidates will have the opportunity to work collaboratively across multiple scientific and clinical oncology disciplines.  

Recruited faculty will be provided competitive start-up funds, salary, and modern facilities, along with administrative and infrastructure support.  Successful candidates will be provided access to cancer registries, Precision Medicine Exchange Consortium (PMEC), and various types of cancer biorepositories that exist within the cancer center.  There are a number of cancer center investigators who have experience in genetic/molecular epidemiology, biomarkers, next-generation sequencing, liquid biopsy, single-cell analyses, etc.   

Minimum Qualifications: 1). PhD in epidemiology or related field; 2). Postdoctoral training in molecular or genetic epidemiology; 3). Track record of scholarly achievement, including peer-reviewed funding and high-quality publications focused on cancer; and 4). Eligibility to work in the United States.  

The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (SKCC) is an NCI-designated consortium cancer center that includes researchers from Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel University.  The SKCC has developed a unique transdisciplinary integrated population science resource to promote interactions among basic, clinical, and population scientists in the conduct of team science.  The SKCC at Jefferson is located in the heart of Philadelphia with an abundance of opportunities for professional and social interactions in a vibrant urban cultural science.  Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.