[DIV28SUPER] Position Available: Associate Professor or Professor, Tenure, Tenure-Track

 

 

Job Title: Associate Professor or Professor, Tenure, Tenure-Track

 

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Behavioral Science, has an opening for an open rank tenured or tenure-track scholar in cancer prevention, control, psycho-oncology/cancer survivorship, and related behaviors. Research areas include smoking prevention/cessation, neuroscience/brain imaging, diet, physical activity, skin cancer/melanoma prevention, cancer screening/early detection, genetic counseling/testing, psycho-oncology/cancer survivorship, adherence and health communication. Knowledge and experience in behavioral science theory, methodology and research are required. Special interest, expertise and experience in dissemination of proven interventions to community and patient populations are highly desired. Applications from all areas of expertise are welcome.

 

The Department of Behavioral Science provides an unusually rich opportunity for collegial interaction and an exceptional infrastructure for behavioral and methodologic research in populations ranging from healthy, community members to cancer patients, survivors, and their families.  The Department currently comprises 24 full-time faculty and 4 faculty with joint appointments. MD Anderson is located within the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world. Houston is a dynamic, multicultural city.

 

Candidates must have a demonstrated record of scholarly achievement and extramural funding.  Qualifications include a doctoral degree in psychology, public health, nutrition, exercise science, or related science or a degree in medicine. Salary is extremely competitive and commensurate with experience.  MD Anderson offers excellent benefits. A generous start-up package accompanies this position; value depends on rank. 

 

Interested individuals should submit a curriculum vitae and two-page synopsis of research interests and future plans to:

 

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Attn: Ellen R. Gritz, Ph.D., Professor and Chair,

Department of Behavioral Science, Unit 1330,

1155 Pressler

Houston, Texas 77030

Email: egritz@mdanderson.org  or clott@mdanderson.org