Environmental Epidemiology Faculty Position

Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) and the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah’s Departments of Population Health Sciences (PHS) and Family & Preventive Medicine (DFPM) are seeking a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to grow our emphasis in environmental epidemiology across the cancer control continuum. The ideal candidate will:

The candidate should have a track record of environmental and cancer-relevant research, with expertise in disciplines such as geography, statistics, epidemiology, public health, and health equity. The academic home will depend on the background but could be DFPM (Division of Public Health or Occupational and Environmental Health) or PHS (Division of Cancer Population Sciences). This position includes an Endowed Chair and a generous start-up package.

• Senior researcher capable of advancing the science of environmental influences on health, especially cancer;
• Successful research program with funded R01 grants or equivalent;
• Expertise in prospective and retrospective environmental epidemiologic studies;
• Experience working with large health and demographic datasets, understanding data systems and linkage;
• Preferred spatial analysis methods expertise;
• Experience with big data techniques, exposome measurement, life course approaches, and omics-based methods;
• Dedicated educator and mentor for trainees and junior faculty;
• Proven leadership and effective communication skills;
• Track record of building interdisciplinary teams and stakeholder support.

The university is located in Salt Lake City, a vibrant, innovative city surrounded by mountains, offering outdoor activities including ski resorts. The university supports work-life balance and diversity, with competitive salaries, start-up packages, and benefits. An endowed chair may be available depending on qualifications.

Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter detailing experience and leadership, three references, and a 3-page research plan. Review is ongoing, with a flexible start date. Questions can be directed to Dr. Jennifer Doherty (jen.dohertyh.edu) and Dr. James Van Derslice (jim.vanderslice). Applications should be sent to hci.recruitmenth.edu.

The university is Utah’s oldest and largest, with extensive research infrastructure and funding, including over $686 million in external grants in 2022. It offers cutting-edge data science, genomics, bioinformatics, visualization, and geospatial resources.

HCI is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center with a collaborative environment, a history of academic excellence, and a focus on patient care, research, and education. It hosts resources like the Utah Population Database and Utah Cancer Registry, supporting extensive population sciences research.

The UPDB contains over 600 million records, supporting over 250 research projects, with geocoded data enabling environmental and social determinants studies.

The Department of Population Health Sciences focuses on education, research, and community engagement to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities. The Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, established in 1970, offers multiple degrees and has a strong research program, actively training medical students and residents.

HCI is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a respectful, innovative, and collaborative culture.