Research Fellow, Comprehensive Cancer Center Position Available In Forsyth, North Carolina

Research Fellow, Comprehensive Cancer Center
Winston Salem, NC, United States

Job ID:

156829

Job Family:

Research Services

Status:

Full Time

Shift:

Day

Job Type:

Regular

Department Name:

55811085045814-Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Overview

Research Fellow:

The Intersection of HIV/AIDS, Cancer and Comorbidities
Details of Position
HIV infection increases the risk of developing cancer. AIDS defining malignancies (for example, Kaposi Saa, and HPV associated cervical, head and neck, anal and penile) and non-AIDS defining malignancies (for example, colorectal, pancreatic and melanomas) are now routinely diagnosed among Persons with HIV (PWH). Cancer is a leading cause of death in this population, because of weakened immune system, making cancer prevention/diagnosis and treatment more challenging. The dual burden of HIV and cancer diagnosis intersects in many ways, including experiences of other physical and mentalorbidities, disease-related stigma and mortality. Social stigma associated with these conditions, in particular impact PWH differently and contributes to poor adnce and retention in care and worsen long term health oues. The program on The Intersection of HIV, Cancer and Comorbidities was created to explore and understand the burden of the dual diagnosis of HIV and Cancer and theorbidities associated with them. The program will enroll a cohort of individuals diagnosed with HIV and Cancer in the United States and/or in Low- and Middle-Ie Countries (LMICs). This cohort will be used to obtain, analyze and disseminate mixed-methods retrospective and prospective data that would be used to identify, develop and implement interventions to improve social and clinical oues and quality of life for PWH across the lifespan.
Under the supervision of the Program Director, the research fellow will be responsible for activities that support the program of research on the Intersection of HIV/AIDS, Cancer andorbidities focusing on interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches. The program will recruit suitably qualified candidates for an initial 1-year fellowship, renewable for another year contingent on availability of funding. The research fellow will undertake the day-to-day functions listed below and other activities assigned by the Program Director.
Position Responsibilities
Lead and assists with preparation, writing and submission of extramural grant applications
Lead and assist with data generation and analyses Lead and/or participate in manuscript preparation and publication in peer-reviewed academic journals
Responsible for developing pilot project and extramurally funded grant proposals
Present research at professional meetings
Participate in multidisciplinary and cross disciplinary research teams
Contribute to intervention design
Attend relevant seminars, meetings, national conferences and other cancer related events as requested Participate in educational, career development and training activities
Work collaboratively with other fellows, trainees, faculty and clinical staff of

AHWFBCCC

Perform other duties assigned by Program Director or his/her designee
Qualifications
PhD/MD, PhD or MD (Specialization in Medicine, Social Sciences, Population Health or Implementation Science preferred)
Career interest and experience in the intersection of

HIV/AIDS

Malignancies, Cancer and Comorbidities and the structural and contextual determinants Demonstrated knowledge and skill in initiating and implementing research
Demonstrated skills in mixed methods research and systematic reviews
Ability to curate and utilize retrospective and prospective data set from longitudinal cohorts
Excellent written and oral skills
Record of peer reviewed publication preferred
Supervision Received
Direction and guidance will be provided by Program Director. This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.