Implementation Scientist

University of Kentucky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive start-up package

Excellent benefits

Job summary

A leading university in Kentucky is seeking an Implementation Scientist for a tenure-track faculty position. The ideal candidate will have a strong research portfolio in oncology implementation science and community engagement. Responsibilities include implementing evidence-based practices and mentoring students. This full-time role offers excellent benefits and an attractive startup package. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated research experience in implementation science.
• Training and experience in cancer care delivery preferred.
• Experience in patient/community engagement and health equity desired.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate dissemination and implementation of evidence-based practices.
• Engage in research mentorship and collaboration.
• Contribute to a vibrant environment of scholars.

Skills

Oncology implementation science

Grant/technical writing

Supervision

Excellent written & oral communication

Teaching instruction

Mentoring

Leadership

Creative thinking

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in Behavioral Sciences or related fields

Job description

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Posting Details

• Job Title: Implementation Scientist
• Requisition Number: FE04683
• Working Title: Assistant, Associate or Professor of Behavioral Health
• Department Name: 7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Type of Position: Faculty
• Position Time Status: Full‑Time
• Tenure Track Status: Tenure Track

Required Education

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Social Sciences, Communication, Health Services Research, Bioinformatics, Health Sciences, or other related fields

Required Related Experience

• Demonstrated research experience in implementation science. Cancer‑related interests may include any aspect of the cancer care continuum, including risk reduction/prevention (e.g., HPV vaccination, tobacco, obesity), screening, treatment, survivorship and/or end of life. Training and experience in cancer care delivery, patient/community engagement, and/or health equity is strongly desired.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor for tenure‑track, Regular Title Series, full‑time (12‑month) positions in the Markey Cancer Center and the Department of Behavioral Science in the College of Medicine at the University of Kentucky. We seek a seasoned implementation scientist with a dynamic, productive research portfolio and active extramural grant support who aims to accelerate the dissemination and implementation of evidence‑based practices in real‑world settings to reduce the burden of cancer and health disparities.

The ideal candidate will have NIH‑funded research or a very strong promise of such funding; maintain a focus on community‑level factors that impact cancer vulnerability; aspire to engage in research mentorship, and contribute to a vibrant environment of scholars from the behavioral sciences, public health, social sciences, communication, health services research, biomedical informatics, health sciences (nursing, medicine, nutrition, etc.), and others. Special emphasis is placed on implementation science, patient and community engagement, quality of cancer care delivery, and health equity. All career stages are welcome. Attractive start‑up package, premium and contiguous space, and excellent benefits will be provided. The University of Kentucky is located in the beautiful, progressive, and accessible city of Lexington.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, as well as a cover letter with a description of cancer research interests, teaching philosophy, and a discussion of future research plans. Applications should be submitted online at the links below and will be reviewed by a faculty search committee as applications arrive. Job postings will remain open until the positions are filled. Competitive candidates will receive an invitation to visit the University of Kentucky for an interview.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Oncology implementation science, grant/technical writing, supervision, excellent written & oral communication, teaching instruction, mentoring, leadership, creating thinking, collaboration

Does This Position Have Supervisory Responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

• Ph.D. with demonstrated research experience in implementation science. Cancer‑related interests may include any aspect of the cancer care continuum, including risk reduction/prevention (e.g., HPV vaccination, tobacco, obesity), screening, treatment, survivorship and/or end of life. Training and experience in cancer care delivery, patient/community engagement, and/or health equity is strongly desired.

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled: Yes

Our University Community

We value the well‑being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. The University of Kentucky follows federal and state laws on nondiscrimination and provides equal opportunities for all. The campus is Tobacco & Drug Free. Candidates may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings, including a national background check and/or drug screen.