Academic Faculty (Tenure Track) - Cancer Imaging

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading medical research institution in Winston-Salem is seeking assistant and associate professors (tenure-track) in oncology/cancer biology. The successful candidates will develop independent research programs in translational imaging, publish peer-reviewed studies, and collaborate across various teams. Candidates with a PhD, MD, or equivalent, along with a strong track record in cancer biology, are encouraged to apply. The position offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits, including health care and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Independent or emerging research program in cancer biology/oncology imaging.
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Evidence of extramural funding potential.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research program in cancer biology/oncology imaging.
• Publish peer-reviewed studies.
• Secure extramural funding and collaborate across teams.

Skills

Research program development

Collaboration across teams

Mentoring and teaching

Education

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD

Job description

Overview

The new Division of Research and Clinical Translation in Imaging (DIRECT‑I) in the Department of Radiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is building a strong translational imaging program in cancer biology/oncology to accelerate progress across the cancer continuum. The division seeks assistant and associate professors (tenure‑track) in oncology/cancer‑biology. Investigators will use imaging as a core engine to investigate mechanisms, enable target discovery, translate biomarkers and therapeutics to clinical trials, with an emphasis on immuno‑oncology, cancer metabolism, metastatic mechanisms, drug discovery, AI‑informatics, and cross‑cancer applicability.

Responsibilities

Develop an independent research program in cancer biology/oncology imaging with a strong mechanistic grounding; publish peer‑reviewed studies; secure extramural funding; collaborate across basic, translational, and clinical teams; mentor and train students and staff; and teach as part of the faculty role.

Candidate Requirements

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD (or equivalent)
• Independent or emerging research program in cancer biology/oncology imaging with strong mechanistic grounding
• Track record of peer‑reviewed publications and evidence of extramural funding potential (independent funding/K awards desirable, all qualified candidates considered)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across basic, translational, and clinical teams
• Strong commitment to mentoring, training, and teaching
• Candidates who are female and/or from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in science are strongly encouraged to apply

Compensation and Benefits

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