Faculty - Cancer & The Environment (DOQ)

The University of Nebraska Medical Center seeks a full-time faculty member in Cancer & The Environment within the College of Public Health. Candidates should have a doctoral degree, postdoctoral experience, a strong publication record, and success in obtaining research funding. The position emphasizes collaboration in cancer and environmental health research, mentoring, and teaching. It is located in Omaha, NE, and is not a remote position.
Requisition Number: 2025 - 023

Business Unit: College of Public Health

Department: COPH Environ, Agri & Occ Health 50005427

Reg-Temp: Full-Time Regular

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.

Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience