Description

Department:

37371 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Comprehensive Cancer Center

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Varies

Pay Range
$30.15 - $45.25

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 Sarcoma, 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 mental comorbidities, disease-related stigma and mortality. Social stigma associated with these conditions, in particular impact PWH differently and contributes to poor adherence and retention in care and worsen long term health outcomes.

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 the comorbidities 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-Income 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 outcomes 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 and comorbidities 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.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Research Fellow, Comprehensive Cancer Center