Fred Hutch Cancer Centre: Faculty Member, Health Economist/Health Policy Researcher
Description
The Hutchinson Institute for Cancer Outcomes Research (HICOR) at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) invites applications for a full-time faculty member in health economics and/or health services research in cancer (assistant or associate professor). We invite candidates whose expertise is focused on economic and policy evaluation in cancer screening or cancer control. Candidates should have familiarity with a variety of approaches to address population-level questions in cancer, as well as experience with advanced data analysis methods. The successful candidate will develop an independent research program within our collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
HICOR is an innovative, interdisciplinary research institute with novel programs in stakeholder engagement and oncology performance reporting. HICOR’s Value in Cancer Care Network brings together researchers, patient partners, clinicians, payers and policymakers to advance research to reduce the human and economic burden of cancer. Our Community Cancer Care Report is the first in the nation to report clinic-level quality and cost measures to drive improvements in care. HICOR also maintains a robust data resource linking healthcare claims, cancer registry, and financial records at the patient level to support faculty research. HICOR’s multidisciplinary faculty have appointments in the Divisions of Public Health Science, Clinical Research, and Radiation Oncology. Many HICOR faculty have joint appointments at the University of Washington Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Department of Health Services, providing excellent collaborative opportunities for public health and clinical researchers within a vibrant Seattle scientific community. HICOR researchers also conduct clinical and economic research studies through SWOG, one of the largest NCI-sponsored cooperative clinical trials groups.
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Qualifications
Applicants must have a research or clinical doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD or equivalent) with postdoctoral training and/or experience in health economics or health services research. Candidates should also have experience with a variety of evaluative and data analysis methods and experience analyzing large population databases (example SEER-Medicare). Candidates with relevant research experience including a strong track record of peer-reviewed publications and research funding success will be prioritized. Clinicians in any oncology-related specialty are welcome, and clinical appointments can be arranged for those with appropriate credentials.
Application Instructions
Candidates should submit the following:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Research statement (including future research plans and career goals)
4. Three letters of reference
5. Diversity statement [describing your past contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion and your future plans for continuing these efforts as a faculty member (diversity statement should be one page or less)]
Applications received by February 1st, 2025, will be guaranteed consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered on a rolling basis as long as the position remains open.
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