Tenure-Earning Faculty Position – Cancer Epidemiology

Moffitt Cancer Center; United States; On-site; USD 131,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

The H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, in Tampa, Florida, seeks an Assistant Member to join our cancer epidemiology program and advance discovery and translational research aimed at prevention, early detection, and improved outcomes.

You will collaborate within a premier NCI-designated center and may hold an academic appointment with the University of South Florida. As part of a dynamic research community, you’ll build an independent program, mentor trainees, and pursue

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent terminal degree.
• Research training and experience relevant to cancer epidemiology or population science.
• Demonstrated research productivity or exceptional potential for independent scholarship.
• Interest in securing peer‑reviewed extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand an innovative, independent research program in cancer epidemiology.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators across basic, translational, clinical, and population sciences.
• Pursue peer‑reviewed extramural funding opportunities.
• Translate scientific discoveries into meaningful improvements in cancer care and public health.
• Mentor trainees and contribute to Moffitt's collaborative academic environment.

Education

PhD/MD or equivalent

Job description

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Summary

The faculty member will develop and maintain an active research program. The faculty member will support his/her research primarily through extramural grants and publish original research reports in peer‑reviewed scientific journals. The faculty member will recruit and appropriately mentor research personnel within his/her research program. The faculty member will actively and collegially participate in the CCSG programs and the Moffitt Research Institute activities.

Independent Scientist Pathway

The Independent Scientist Pathway is intended for tenure‑track individuals who dedicate most of their effort to independent research. A portion of their effort is dedicated to educating future investigators, by teaching graduate students and medical students, and supervising postdoctoral fellows. These individuals will have their primary appointment in a Basic Science or Population Science department. They may have a secondary appointment in a Clinical Science department.

Assistant Member (equivalent to Assistant Professor)

The H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, in Tampa, Florida, is seeking an Assistant Member to become part of our thriving Cancer Epidemiology department and research program and contribute to groundbreaking discovery and translational investigations to advance cancer prevention, early detection, interception, treatment, and treatment outcomes. As a Moffitt faculty member, you'll work within a collaborative NCI‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center while having the opportunity to hold an academic appointment with the University of South Florida, expanding your research, teaching, and career development opportunities. Regardless of how your population‑based research integrates across the cancer prevention continuum, you'll find exceptional opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and grow your independent research program.

Research Areas of Particular Interest

Bladder cancer, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), big data epidemiology, AI and multimodal modeling, and environmental exposures.

Assistant Member Responsibilities

• Develop and expand an innovative, independent research program in cancer epidemiology.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators across basic, translational, clinical, and population sciences.
• Pursue peer‑reviewed extramural funding opportunities.
• Translate scientific discoveries into meaningful improvements in cancer care and public health.
• Mentor trainees and contribute to Moffitt's collaborative academic environment.

Exceptional Resources

• A health data warehouse with clinical and outcomes data from more than 850,000 patients.
• An institutional biobank representing over 170,000 patients.
• Research centers of excellence and state‑of‑the‑art shared resources.
• A highly collaborative oncology research ecosystem.

Proven Support for Early‑Career Faculty

• Structured faculty mentorship.
• Strong track record of career development.
• Generous start‑up support.
• Leadership development opportunities.
• Pathways to advancement within the cancer center and academic enterprise.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent terminal degree.
• Research training and experience relevant to cancer epidemiology or population science.
• Demonstrated research productivity or exceptional potential for independent scholarship.
• Interest in securing peer‑reviewed extramural funding.

Department of Cancer Epidemiology Research Areas

• Cancer prevention & chemoprevention.
• Nutrition & lifestyle factors.
• Cancer immunology.
• Infection‑associated cancers.
• Metabolism.
• Screening & early detection.
• Genetics & genomics.
• Radiomics/AI & precision medicine.
• Personalized cancer prevention and treatment strategies.

Location and Lifestyle

Enjoy the best of both world‑class cancer research and an exceptional quality of life. Tampa is an ideal choice for those seeking opportunities in a rapidly growing metropolitan city. The Tampa Bay area has become a hub for ground‑breaking research, attracting a diverse and best‑of‑class workforce from across the US and around the globe. Located near the Gulf of Mexico on the Suncoast of Florida, the city offers arts & culture, amazing cuisine, and year‑round activities for all. Join the many who have already discovered what makes Tampa one of the fastest‑growing metropolitan cities in the US.

Salary Range

$130,728.00-$196,102.40. Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job‑related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

Reasonable Accommodation

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Transparency in Coverage Rule Careers

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.