Academic Rank/Depends on Qualifications

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center's Eppley Institute is recruiting for tenure-leading cancer researchers at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level, with DOQ depending on qualifications. The search welcomes candidates across cancer biology, signaling, immunology, and related areas, and seeks leaders with a history of publications and funding.

Applicants should submit a full CV, a 3-page future research plan, and the contact information for 3–5 references.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in cancer related field.
• Submit a full-length CV, a 3-page future research plan, and the names and contact for 3-5 references.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a cancer research program with a strong publication and funding trajectory.
• Collaborate across departments and with the NCI-designated cancer center.
• Mentor junior faculty, postdocs, and students and contribute to academic leadership.

Skills

Strong publication record

Leadership experience

Grant funding experience

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in cancer field

Tools

Laboratory techniques

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: 2025 - 399

Department

Department Eppley Inst Faculty 50001826

Business Unit(College/Institute)

Business Unit(College/Institute) Eppley Institute

FTE:

100

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule TBD

Requisition Category

Requisition Category Faculty

Requisition Title

Requisition Title Academic Rank/Depends on Qualifications

Job Title/Academic Rank

Job Title/Academic Rank Cancer Researcher Academic Rank/DOQ

Additional Requisition Title

Appointment Type

Appointment Type DOQ - DEPENDS ON QUALS

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience

Job/EEO Category

Job/EEO Category Faculty

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 01/02/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

The Eppley Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, in collaboration with the NCI -Designated Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center is conducting a search for tenure-leading faculty members in the broad discipline of cancer research. Assistant Professor candidates will demonstrate a strong upward trajectory, based on publications and/or early-stage cancer-relevant funding. Associate Professor candidates will have a sustained strong track record of cancer-relevant research funding and publications. Professor candidates will additionally have a track record of leadership roles within academic departments and/or NCI -designated cancer centers.

Individuals in all areas of cancer research will be considered, with special emphases on: cancer and the environment, epigenetics and chromatin, gene-environment interactions, chemical carcinogenesis, DNA repair and genome stability, cancer signaling, tumor microenvironment and cancer immunology, cancer stem cells, tumor dormancy, tumor recurrence, and drug resistance, obesity and metabolism, metastasis, functional genomics, therapeutic target development, and cancer proteomics.

Submit a full-length CV, a 3-page future research plan, and the names and contact for 3-5 references

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in cancer related field

Supplemental Qualifications

Submit a full-length CV, a 3-page future research plan, and the names and contact for 3-5 references.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Lab environment Other working environment N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting Occasionally

Crawling Not Applicable

Driving

Driving Not Applicable

Kneeling

Kneeling Not Applicable

Reaching

Reaching Occasionally

Sitting 2-5 hours

Standing

Standing Occasionally

Squatting Not Applicable

Walking

Walking Occasionally

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric

Atmospheric Yes

Blood/body fluids

Blood/body fluids Yes

Chemical hazards

Chemical hazards Yes

Working on or around moving machinery

Working on or around moving machinery Yes

Electrical current

Electrical current No

Noise No

Changes of temperature/humidity

Changes of temperature/humidity No

Wear PPE

Wear PPE Yes

Work with laboratory animals

Work with laboratory animals Yes

Radiation

Operating hand/power tools

Operating hand/power tools No

If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

Depends on successful candidate and their laboratory research whether certain exposures are going to take place and if they will be working with animals and need PPE .

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation

Fine Manipulation N/A

Repetitive Motion

Repetitive Motion N/A

Grasping

Grasping N/A

If you selected any area above, please explain

Addtional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.

Required Documents

• C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Other Doc

Optional Documents

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a PhD?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.