Assistant Scientist - Cancer Epidemiology
Sanford Health
Summary
The Marshfield Clinic Research Institute (MCRI) is part of Sanford Health, a large integrated multispecialty healthcare system with hundreds of clinical facilities across the north-central U.S. MCRI is seeking an Assistant Scientist in their Center for Clinical Epidemiology & Population Health to establish a research program in cancer epidemiology.
Job description
This individual should have a track record of scientific discovery, be able to secure externally funded research awards, and collaborate with other scientists and clinician investigators. They will be expected to develop an independent research portfolio with a focus on cancer epidemiology, including involvement with the NCI-funded Connect for Cancer Prevention Study, as well as other externally funded research that aligns with their interests and experience.
Summary
Assistant Scientist plans, coordinates, implements and conducts independent scientific research. Research would include but is not limited to complex laboratory testing, experiments and analysis following established protocols.
Job Description
- Analyzes and evaluates findings.
- Organizes and conceptualizes ideas leading to proposals.
- Writes technical summaries and publications.
- Prepares and makes formal presentations of research results.
- Considered the principal investigator on grants.
- Established as co-author or senior author of proposals, journal articles and technical reports.
- High level of knowledge in scientific research processes, procedures, and objectives.
- Possess ability to implement experiments in the subject discipline with the ability to trouble shoot issues.
- Good knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject discipline required.
- Possesses ability to run complex pieces of equipment requiring advanced specialized training.
- Possess knowledge of modern research methods, data collection and analysis.
- Significant experience in analyzing and evaluating data.
- General level of knowledge of project management, decision-making, and analytical skills.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a research group or team.
- Sanford Research is a multi-site institution and occasional local travel between sites may be required.
Requirements
- Requires a doctorate degree in a clinical, health, or life science field.
- Minimum of three years post-doctoral experience in related subject field of study.
- Equivalent to Assistant Professor.
- Competitive publication record for rank and discipline.
- High level of knowledge in scientific research processes, procedures, and objectives.
- Ability to implement experiments in the subject discipline with the ability to trouble shoot issues.
- Good knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject discipline required.
- Ability to run complex pieces of equipment requiring advanced specialized training.
- Knowledge of modern research methods, data collection and analysis.
- Significant experience in analyzing and evaluating data.
- General level of knowledge of project management, decision-making, and analytical skills.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a research group or team.
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.