Faculty - Cancer & The Environment (DOQ)

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:	UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location	Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:	2025 - 023
Department	COPH Environ, Agri & Occ Health 50005427
Business Unit(College/Institute)	College of Public Health
FTE:	100
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	M-F Flexible
Requisition Category	Faculty
Requisition Title	Faculty - Cancer & The Environment (DOQ)
Job Title/Academic Rank	Faculty - Cancer & The Environment (DOQ)
Additional Requisition Title
Appointment Type	P1 - REG HLTH FAC SAL
Salary Range	Commensurate with Experience
Job/EEO Category	Faculty
Job Requisition Begin Date	01/20/2025

Position Qualification

Position Summary	The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Public Health, in collaboration with Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Eppley Institute, and Child Health Research Institute, seeks to recruit a faculty member with expertise in cancer and environmental health research. We are particularly interested in candidates specializing on research fields focused on the exposome, gene-environment interactions, environmental epidemiology, environmental mixtures, environmental epigenetics, chromatin regulation, DNA repair, cell signaling, and chemical carcinogenesis.
Required Qualifications	The academic qualifications for this Cancer and The Environment faculty position include: Doctoral Degree: A Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent in a relevant field such as Cancer Biology, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Genetics, or a related biomedical or public health field. Postdoctoral Research Experience: Strong preference for candidates with postdoctoral experience or equivalent advanced research training in cancer and environmental health sciences. Research Funding Record: Demonstrated success in obtaining research funding, with emphasis on funding record appropriate for faculty rank. Publications: A strong publication record in areas related to cancer and environmental interactions, such as gene-environment interactions, environmental epidemiology, or chemical carcinogenesis. Collaborative Experience: Proven ability to work within interdisciplinary teams, ideally with experience in collaborative projects involving public health, cancer research, and environmental sciences.
Supplemental Qualifications	For this Cancer and The Environment faculty position, additional research-focused qualifications include: Proven Track Record of Independent Research: A history of leading research projects, particularly in areas such as gene-environment interactions, environmental mixtures, epigenetics, childhood cancer, or environmental epidemiology. Experience with Grant Writing and Funding: Demonstrated success in securing external funding from NIH, especially for cancer and environmental health research. Advanced Methodological Expertise: Proficiency with cutting-edge research methods, such as environmental exposure assessment, bioinformatics, or molecular biology techniques relevant to carcinogenesis studies. Experience with Mentoring Students and Staff: Demonstrated experience in mentoring students and staff for developing future leaders in research and healthcare. Experience with Teaching: An ideal candidate will be able to communicate on complex concepts, provide an inclusive and engaging environment, and experience in designing and delivering relevant graduate-level curricula.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.	Office environment, Lab environment
Other working environment	NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting	Not Applicable
Crawling	Not Applicable
Driving	Occasionally
Kneeling	Not Applicable
Reaching	Not Applicable
Sitting	Over 5 hours
Standing	2-5 hours
Squatting	Not Applicable
Walking	Occasionally

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric	No
Blood/body fluids	No
Chemical hazards	No
Working on or around moving machinery	No
Electrical current	No
Noise	No
Changes of temperature/humidity	No
Wear PPE	No
Work with laboratory animals	No
Radiation
Operating hand/power tools	No
If you answered yes to any area above, please explain	NA

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation	NA
Repetitive Motion	NA
Grasping	NA
If you selected any area above, please explain	NA

Addtional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.	NA

EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. UNMC is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and included. UNMC does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNMC complies with all local, state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

C.V.
Cover Letter
Other Doc

Optional Documents

Requisition Specific Questions

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* Do you have, or will you possess in the near future, a Doctoral degree in the area(s) identified in this posting?
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position?
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* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
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