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The
University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the
Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National
Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile
radius. Its 125 board-certified oncology specialty physicians
include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal,
thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary,
gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric
hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists,
and radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 500
other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists,
nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers),
provided cancer care for nearly 60 percent of the adults and
children in New Mexico affected by cancer. They treated 11,249
patients in 84,875 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to
in-patient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. These patients
came from every county in the State. More than 12 percent of
these patients participated in cancer clinical trials testing
new cancer treatments and 35 percent of patients participated
in other clinical research studies, including tests of novel
cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing. The
130 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNMCCC were
awarded almost $60 million in federal and private grants and
contracts for cancer research projects and published 301 high
quality publications. Promoting economic development, they
filed more than 30 new patents in FY16, and since 2010, have
launched 11 new biotechnology start-up companies. Scientists
associated with the UNMCCC Cancer Control & Disparities have
conducted more than 60 statewide community-based cancer
education, prevention, screening, and behavioral intervention
studies involving more than 10,000 New Mexicans. Finally, the
physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and
training experiences to more than 230 high school,
undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students
in cancer research and cancer health care delivery.
The University of New Mexico Cancer Center is seeking a Senior
Research Scientist to develop and support cancer care delivery
research activities in the Cancer Control Research Program.
The
Cancer Control Research Program is a newly restructured
transdisciplinary program that serves as the hub for cancer
control and population science research within the University
of New Mexico Cancer Center and the State of New Mexico, our
catchment area. The Program's overall goal is to reduce cancer
incidence, morbidity, and mortality, particularly in the
unique multiethnic and underserved populations of New Mexico.
Disparities research is a cross-cutting theme that fosters
scientific focus and synergy across the research areas. Learn
more at
http://cancer.unm.edu.
The successful candidate will have an interest in the
investigation of the financial burden of cancer and developing
novel interventions to reduce financial-related treatment
nonadherence. The research scientist position will be under
the direction of Dr. Jean McDougall, Assistant Professor in
the Division of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Preventive
Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine at the
University of New Mexico and a Member of the Cancer Control
Research Program. The research scientist will be involved in
developing research materials, independently executing
research methods and protocols, developing and maintaining IRB
protocols and standard operating procedures, recruiting and
retaining research participants, overseeing intervention
fidelity, collecting, verifying and analyzing project data,
providing professional guidance and leadership to project
staff and students, writing progress and other study reports,
helping with grant submissions as needed and performing other
project duties as they arise.
TERM APPOINTMENT; FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR ONE YEAR; CONTINUANCE
BEYOND THAT DATE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL
FUNDING.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Designs and implements research protocols and projects;
applies advanced analytical techniques and the modification
and extension of theories and practices in innovative research
projects in cancer care delivery research; develops
statistical and observational models.
2.
Applies diversified knowledge of scientific research
principles, practices, and protocols in research projects; may
make recommendations and conclusions which serve as the basis
for decision making in cancer care delivery research.
3. Utilize discovery, real world evidence, clinical trial and
published data, and publically available information and tools
to provide economic and integrated models to answer key
questions in cancer care delivery research.
4. Collaborates with principal investigators on design,
analysis, application, and reporting of research projects;
teaches and advises on techniques.
5. Supplies technical leadership and consultation to
professional co-workers, collaborators, and graduate students.
6. Prepares analyses, reports, and other documentation for
publication; presents findings at local, national, and/or
international meetings.
7. Prepares grant proposals to obtain funding in support of
research activities.
8. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
• Strong quantitative and analytic programming skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and
Outlook.
• Experience writing research protocols for Institutional
Review Board submissions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Successful track record of grant writing and manuscript
publication
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the
ability to work effectively with a wide range of
constituencies in a diverse community.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within interdisciplinary
scientific and clinical research teams
• Ability to use independent judgment to adapt and modify
research concepts and approaches to specific projects.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment:
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Successful candidate may be required to submit to a
post-offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical
history check, depending on location and nature of position.
Additional Requirements:
Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational
transcripts if selected for hire.
Applicants must provide names of 3 past or present supervisors
as references that the hiring official can contact.
Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits Eligble:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New
Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including
medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM
offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and
dependent education programs. See the
Benefits
home page for a more information.
Department:
CRTC Research Program Support (099Q)
Employment Type:
Staff
Staff Type:
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date:
1 year from date of hire
Status:
Exempt
Pay:
$3,956.33 min - $5,924.53 midpoint
Benefits Eligible:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New
Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including
medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM
offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and
dependent education programs. See the
Benefits
home page for a more information.
ERB Statement:
Temporary and on-call employees working an appointment
percentage of 26 (.26 FTE) or greater, per quarter, will be
eligible to earn retirement service credits and thus are
required to make New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB)
contributions. More information pertaining to your FTE and
NMERB contributions can be reviewed on the
NMERB Guidelines Clarified
webpage.
Background Check Required:
No
For Best Consideration Date:
2/1/2018
Application Instructions:
Resume and Cover Letter
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree; at least 5 years of experience directly
related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an
accredited institution that are above the minimum education
requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for
year basis.
Preferred
Qualifications: • Masters'
degree in epidemiology, public health, health services,
biostatistics, pharmacoeconomics, health economics, medical
sociology or similar quantitative field.
• At least 2 years of experience with outcomes research using
administrative claims, electronic medical records, hospital
data, survey data, or other patient level data, economic
modeling, literature review, meta analysis, value dossiers,
patient report outcomes (PROs) and health technology
assessments (HTAs).
• Highly skilled in conducting statistical analysis using
STATA, SAS, or R statistical software
• Experience implementing clinical trials and/or observational
studies
• Experience using large databases, including SEER, Marketscan,
insurance-claims databases, and longitudinal surveys.
• Knowledge of data tracking and management programs including
RedCap, Access, or SQL.
• Familiar with Endnote reference software
• Interest in continued training and skill building.
• An interest in transforming cancer care delivery and policy
Apply Here:
http://www.Click2Apply.net/8zd9gf6fcxc6j7dr
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