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Implementation Scientist

Inside Higher Ed
Lexington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/20/2026
Job Title

Implementation Scientist

Requisition Number

FE04683

Working Title

Assistant, Associate or Professor of Behavioral Health

Department Name

7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Type Of Position

Faculty

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status

Tenure Track

Required Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Social Sciences, Communication, Health Services Research, Bioinformatics, Health Sciences, or other related fields

Required Related Experience

Demonstrated research experience in implementation science. Cancer-related interests may include any aspect of the cancer care continuum, including risk reduction/prevention (e.g., HPV vaccination, tobacco, obesity), screening, treatment, survivorship and/or end of life. Training and experience in cancer care delivery, patient/community engagement, and/or health equity is strongly desired.

Required License/Registration/Certification

NA

Job Summary

We are seeking an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor for tenure track, Regular Title Series, full time (12-month) positions in the Markey Cancer Center and the Department of Behavioral Science in the College of Medicine at the University of Kentucky. We seek a seasoned implementation scientist with a dynamic, productive research portfolio and active extramural grant support who aims to accelerate the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based practices in real world settings to reduce the burden of cancer and health disparities.

The ideal candidate will have NIH-funded research or a very strong promise of such funding; maintain a focus on community-level factors that impact cancer vulnerability; aspire to engage in research mentorship, and contribute to a vibrant environment of scholars from the behavioral sciences, public health, social sciences, communication, health services research, biomedical informatics, health sciences (nursing, medicine, nutrition, etc.), and others. Special emphasis is placed on implementation science, patient and community engagement, quality of cancer care delivery, and health equity. All career stages are welcome. Attractive start up package, premium and contiguous space, and excellent benefits will be provided. The University of Kentucky is located in the beautiful, progressive, and accessible city of Lexington. Lexington, with over 250,000 residents, offers a high quality of life, affordability and a well-educated population.

The Markey Cancer Center is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center on the medical campus of the University of Kentucky. Situated on a campus with all six health profession colleges, the cancer center is located within a vibrant and expanding basic, clinical, and population research community with ample opportunities for collaboration within and across its research programs (see https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/markey-cancer-center/research for more information).

Applications should include a curriculum vita, as well as a cover letter with description of cancer research interests, teaching philosophy, and a discussion of future research plans. Applications should be submitted online at the links below and will be reviewed by a faculty search committee as applications arrive. Job postings will remain open until the positions are filled. Competitive candidates will receive an invitation to visit the University of Kentucky for an interview.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Oncology implementation science, grant/technical writing, supervision, excellent written & oral communication, teaching instruction, mentoring, leadership, creating thinking, collaboration

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

PhD with demonstrated research experience in implementation science. Cancer-related interests may include any aspect of the cancer care continuum, including risk reduction/prevention (e.g., HPV vaccination, tobacco, obesity), screening, treatment, survivorship and/or end of life. Training and experience in cancer care delivery, patient/community engagement, and/or health equity is strongly desired.

Open Until Filled

Yes

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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