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ASSISTANT RESEARCH PROFESSOR - SUPPORTIVE CARE - 10026900
Duarte, CACity of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.
Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise.
A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.
Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.
City of Hope seeks an Assistant Research Professor in Supportive Care at our Duarte, California campus. Research areas include Palliative Care, Hospice End of Life, Psychosocial Distress in Cancer Patients, Geriatric Oncology, Pain Research, and Technology for Vulnerable Populations. The interdisciplinary team includes physicians, nurses, social workers, nutritionists, and chaplains, focusing on improving patient outcomes during and after cancer treatment.
Special interest areas: gender strengths, couples-based interventions, healthcare professional training, aging research, biopsychosocial screening, pain, and health services/social sciences.
This non-tenure track position involves developing and supporting research in health services, mental health, and social sciences. Responsibilities include contributing to research agendas, collaborating on papers and grants, developing research methodologies, presenting findings, and staying current in the field.
For more information, visit our Department of Supportive Care Medicine.
Your qualifications should include:
· PhD in psychology, social sciences, health sciences, or a related field.
· Experience in clinical trials, research development, and co-authoring grant proposals and publications.
· Strong computing skills, collaborative research record, and excellent communication skills.
· Preferred: Experience in oncology/hematology or palliative care, and knowledge of clinical trial designs.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.