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The BC Cancer Agency (BCCA)
is committed to reducing the incidence of cancer, reducing the
mortality from cancer, and improving the quality of life of
those living with cancer. BC Cancer Agency provides a
comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British
Columbia in partnership with regional health authorities to
deliver a range of cancer services, which include prevention,
screening and early detection, diagnosis and treatment,
research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation and
palliative care. It operates six regional cancer centres in
Surrey, Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria, Abbotsford and Prince
George, along with two research centres that conduct research
into the causes and cures for cancer.
BCCA
is an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)
which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide
health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values
that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include:
Respect people • Be compassionate • Dare to innovate •
Cultivate partnerships • Serve with purpose.
BCCA is
internationally recognized for its research excellence, which
is leading to a better understanding of cancer and more
effective means of controlling and curing the disease. BCCA
researchers work with patients at regional centres across the
province and their efforts span all areas of research and all
settings – from research centre to clinical centre to
population network. This activity is grounded in the concept
that best care and outcomes are derived from integrating
scientific research and clinical practice.
Scientific Director, Cancer Prevention
BC Cancer Agency
Cancer Control Research – Population Oncology
Regular Full Time
Vancouver, BC
The BC Cancer
Agency is seeking a Faculty Scientist with outstanding
credentials and an excellent track record of research
productivity to join our team of world-class scientists within
Cancer Control Research (CCR). CCR has a number of strong core
research programs directed toward the reduction of incidence
and mortality from cancer, sustainability of cancer care, and
alleviating the burden of suffering from cancer. Applicants
at the Scientist or Senior Scientist (equivalent to a
university Assistant or Associate Professor) level are invited
to apply.
The
successful candidate will be expected to initiate and sustain
a successful nationally recognized research program, and
provide strategic direction and leadership to the Cancer
Prevention Program at the BC Cancer Agency. Recognition of the
core principles of collegiality, teamwork, accountability and
integrity is expected. This appointment is expected to be
accompanied by a parallel appointment at a BC university as an
Assistant or Associate Professor.
The ideal
candidate will have a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline
with three to six (3-6) years of post-doctoral research
training or related experience. Preference will be given to
researchers who hold or have the potential to hold competitive
career research salary awards.
Key
attributes of the successful applicant will include evidence
of significant contributions to multiple high impact
publications, demonstrated ability to obtain peer-reviewed
funding from national and international agencies as a
principle investigator and as a co-investigator, and strong
references.
For further
details about this position you may contact:
Dr. John
Spinelli
Vice President – Population Oncology
jspinelli@bccancer.bc.ca
604-877-6068
or
Dr. Stuart Peacock
Department Head – Cancer Control Research
speacock@bccancer.bc.ca
604-675-8068
The application package should
include a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae that
documents the complete academic record and experience of the
applicant including grants and awards obtained, trainees
supervised, invited presentations, peer-reviewed and total
publications, and leadership experience. It should also
include a maximum one-page outline of the applicant’s major
research interests, and names of at least four (4) referees.
The complete application package should be submitted to:
Akosua Tomash
Talent Acquisition Advisor
akosua.tomash@phsa.ca
Applications will be accepted until the role is filled.
For more information about the BC Cancer Agency, please visit
the website at:
www.bccancer.bc.ca.
For more information on the PHSA, please visit:
http://jobs.phsa.ca.
The PHSA
is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of
merit. We encourage applications from all qualified
individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with
disabilities and members of visible minorities.
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