Fort Collins, CO: TENURE-TRACK FACULTY IN CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY, Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences, Colorado State University

TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY

The Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences at Colorado State University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position in cancer epidemiology at the Assistant Professor level. This position is located within a unique multi-disciplinary research and teaching environment and a University that has a history of excellence and strong support in the area of cancer research. This position will be an integral part of the newly formed Cancer SuperCluster (http://www.superclusters.colostate.edu), an alliance of academic researchers, economists, and business experts that encompasses 65 faculty members from 12 departments across the University, with the goal of addressing global challenges and encouraging collaborative research. Additionally, the Department is a key participant in the Colorado School of Public Health Initiative (http://coloradosph.org), a collaborative effort that will begin offering a Master of Public Health degree program in Fall 2008. For more information about this position, please see http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/erhs/employment.htm.

Applicants must have a PhD, ScD, or equivalent degree in Epidemiology or a closely related field; applicants with a MD or DVM are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be able to demonstrate interest and experience in collaborative cancer epidemiology research (in humans and/or animals). Previous teaching experience is preferred. Candidates whose research focus includes environmental or occupational exposures, genetics, biomarkers, or cancer prevention are particularly encouraged to apply. The candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs, to mentor graduate students, and to develop an externally funded research program. Applications from candidates with an ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and multiculturalism through research, teaching, and outreach with relevant programs, goals, activities are particularly encouraged. To apply, candidates should submit the following materials: letter of interest addressing the required and preferred qualifications discussed above, curriculum vitae, and contact information (including postal mail address, telephone number, and email address) for three references. Applications and nominations will be considered until the position is filled; however, application materials should be received by February 1, 2008 for full consideration. Application materials should be submitted to (preferably electronically):

Jennifer L. Peel, PhD, MPH
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences
1681 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1681
jpeel@colostate.edu
970-491-6391

Colorado State University, with an enrollment of over 25,000 students, is located in Fort Collins at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Less than an hour from Rocky Mountain National Park, Fort Collins is a small city of 135,000 with an excellent school system and extensive park system and bike and walking trails. Money Magazine ranked Fort Collins first in “Best Places to Live” in the western U.S. among small cities. Fort Collins has exceptional and abundant outdoor and cultural activities, and the cities of Boulder and Denver are within an hour drive. More information can be obtained at http://www.ftcollins.com/ and http://welcome.colostate.edu/index.asp?url=about.
Colorado State University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.