Associate/Full Professor-Walther and Regenstrief Endowed Chair in Cancer Informatics

The Indiana University Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center (IUSCCC) and the Regenstrief Institute are jointly seeking a research leader in clinical cancer informatics.
This leader is expected to work across academic units (e.
g.
, schools, departments, research centers) to advance cancer informatics research at IUSCCC, including the informatics infrastructure that facilitates basic, clinical, and population-level cancer research.
The endowed chair was established with support from the Walther Cancer Foundation and the Regenstrief Foundation.
The potential high impact cancer research areas include (but not limited to): · Clinical, biomedical, public health, and translational informatics methodology development; · Health data science methodology research on data from heterogeneous sources such as EHR, social determinants, imaging, molecular, and social media; · Health-related AI research with applications such as natural language processing (NLP), large language models, imaging, and data integration; · Data-driven health equity, health disparities, and algorithmic bias research; · Data models, ontology, interoperability, and standards; and · Real-world data and real-world evidence methodology (e.
g.
, causal inference) and applications including health service outcomes.
The successful candidate is expected to have a PhD or MD with a strong track record in obtaining extramural funding, publishing in high impact venues, and promoting diversity and equity.
The successful candidate is expected to be an Indiana University (IU) faculty member on the Indianapolis campus and an investigator at the Regenstrief Institute as well as a member of the IUSCCC.
The school and department appointment within IU will depend on the background and expertise of the candidate.
In addition, this candidate will work closely with the Chief Information Officer of Regenstrief Institute, the Regenstrief Institute Data Service (RDS), and the IUSCCC Associate Director for Data Science in developing strategies on data infrastructure to support cancer research and development on campus.
Regenstrief Institute is an internationally recognized leader in clinical informatics and IUSCCC is the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the State of Indiana.
In addition, the IU School of Medicine is the largest medical school in the nation and the Richard M.
Fairbanks School of Public Health is the first school of public health in the state.
The successful candidate for this position will have a great opportunity for making a direct impact on translational science, informatics infrastructure, population health, and health policy.
As the nation’s largest medical school, IUSM is committed to being an institution that not only reflects the diversity of the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve, but also pursues the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence.
We desire candidates who enhance our representational diversity, as well as those whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty.
IUSM strives to take an anti-racist stance, regularly evaluating and updating its policies, procedures, and practices to confer equitable opportunities for contribution and advancement for all members of our community.
We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to advance racial equity to transform health and wellbeing for all throughout the state of Indiana.
Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana.
It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences.
Indiana is home to one of the largest concentrations of health sciences companies in the nation.
Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure.
The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life – the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues and outdoor recreation areas.
Residents of this dynamic city, and surrounding suburbs, enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population.
Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport, being named “Best Airport in North America” by Airports Council International for many years.
For additional information on life in Indy: https://faculty.
medicine.
iu.
edu/relocation The search will continue until the position is filled.
Basic Qualifications Doctorate or Terminal degree is required.
Quals: PhD in Biostatistics, Requirements include a Ph.
D.
(or equivalent) in biostatistics, health data science, statistics, informatics, data science, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or related fields.
The positions offer competitive salaries and startup packages as well as excellent benefits.
Department Contact for Questions Lisa Gill lisgill@iu.
edu Additional Qualifications Special Instructions Priority Application Review Deadline Expected Start Date OAA # IUSM-01763-2023