ACD PHYSICAL AND QUANTITATIVE SCIENCES

Moffitt; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 220,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, seeks an Associate Center Director and Division Chief for Physical & Quantitative Science to lead strategic initiatives across biostatistics & bioinformatics, mathematical oncology, and machine learning in oncology.

This senior role emphasizes scientific leadership, administration, and growth of interdisciplinary programs, with a focus on expanding research infrastructure, faculty recruitment, and collaborations that advance cancer prevention, diagnosis, and

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in systems biology, engineering, biostatistics, bioinformatics, machine learning or related fields.
• Senior academic rank with sustained peer‑reviewed extramural funding (NCI/NIH).
• Experience in CCSG leadership, program review, or CCSG-related roles is preferred.
• Proven track record of cross‑disciplinary collaboration across research and clinical environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Division of Physical & Quantitative Science and lead Chairs and Division Administration.
• Drive interdisciplinary research in AI, ML, mathematical oncology, and biostatistics for oncology.
• Foster collaborations across research and clinical faculty and senior leadership to grow departments and shared resources.
• Mentor faculty, trainees, and staff; advance grant leadership and program development.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic vision

Collaborative leadership

Fundraising/extramural funding

AI/ML in oncology

Education

PhD or Doctorate in a related field

Job description

ACD PHYSICAL AND QUANTITATIVE SCIENCES - Moffitt Cancer Center### ACD PHYSICAL AND QUANTITATIVE SCIENCESApply: Onsite: Magnolia Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: February 8, 2027 (30+ days left to apply): R-78### Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.### As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.**Summary****Associate Center Director of Physical & Quantitative Science**Moffitt Cancer Center (Moffitt), a stand-alone NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, is seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to serve as the **Associate Center Director (ACD) and Division Chief of Physical & Quantitative Science**. This newly reimagined, senior academic leadership role will be responsible for driving transformative research innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, mathematical oncology, systems biology, biostatistics, and bioinformatics in oncology. The ACD is responsible for providing strategic vision, scientific leadership, and administrative oversight for the Division across multiple disciplines within the Departments of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics (Bios2), Integrated Mathematical Oncology (IMO), and Machine Learning (ML), as well as one or more future departments in the Division. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and expand Moffitt’s strengths in physical and quantitative science through interdisciplinary research and strategic growth. A primary responsibility of this role will be to foster collaborations across research and clinical faculty and senior administration to build expertise, academic departments, research infrastructure, and team science partnerships that advance innovative approaches to advance cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. This leader will have significant authority and responsibility for the academic and research mission of Moffitt, which has nationally recognized research programs in Clinical, Discovery, Physical & Quantitative, Population, and Translational Sciences. The ACD serves as an institutional leader to advance Moffitt’s singular mission to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.**Position highlights include the following:*** Advance impact and visibility of Moffitt’s Physical & Quantitative Science research at the local, state, national and international levels* Further strengthen and grow exceptional physical and quantitative science research programs in the Departments of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Integrated Mathematical Oncology, Machine Learning, and one or more new academic departments* Recruit talented faculty and staff dedicated to physical and quantitative research, leveraging highly competitive faculty recruitment packages**The ideal candidate will:*** Have a national/international reputation in cancer-related physical and/or quantitative science research with an exceptional track record of peer reviewed extramural research funding* Be a thought leader in the fields of physical and/or quantitative science who will anticipate and drive new research directions and opportunities* Have exceptional leadership and mentorship skills to advance the careers of faculty, trainees, and staff* Understand and advance catchment area needs through research**Primary responsibilities for the leadership role will include:*** Administrative and academic leadership: Oversees the Division of Physical & Quantitative Science; as Division Chief, leads Chairs and Division Administration in a productive, collaborative academic research environment* Scientific leadership: Works with other leaders to advance high impact transdisciplinary research across research and clinical departments and programs; provides guidance to Shared Resources (Cores) aligned with the Division of Physical & Quantitative Science; contributes to CCSG competing and non-competing applications; and mentors Core directors, faculty, trainees, and staff* Center-wide leadership: Serves as member of the Research Executive Committee, the Research Institute Steering Committee, the Scientific Leadership Committee, and the Leadership Council; represents the Division of Physical & Quantitative Science in oversight and governance venues; ensures the Division of Physical & Quantitative Science develops and sustains robust shared initiatives with the Offices of Community Outreach & Engagement, Research Education & Training, and Research Career Development* Maintains top tier research programs: Maintains active extramurally funded research programs; publishes original reports in high impact peer-reviewed journals; provides service to professional societies; and contributes to teaching and mentoring of faculty, staff, fellows, and graduate students**Credentials and qualifications for eligible candidates include:*** Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) in systems biology, engineering, biomathematics, biostatistics, bioinformatics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, quantitative science, computer science, or a related field* Senior Member/Professor rank is preferred, along with a history of academic excellence and sustained peer-reviewed extramural funding by NCI or other institutes of NIH* Previous experience in a Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) leadership role, research program or other specific CCSG role, with experience in developing/reviewing the P30 grant as well as participation in program review* Track record of successfully working across complex research and clinical environments***To formally apply, visit our internal careers page and apply to req R-78******.*** Please be sure to attach a single PDF or Word file which includes your CV and cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately.Questions regarding the opportunity may be directed to Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Heather Jim at [e-mail].**Tampa Bay Area**Moffitt Cancer Center is located in Tampa Florida, a thriving metropolitan city that provides its residents a high quality of life. The Tampa Bay area (https://www.visittampabay.com/) has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is characterized by a rich culture, year-round activities for all, beautiful beaches, amazing cuisine and more.**Equal Employment Opportunity**Moffitt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. Moffitt seeks candidates whose skills and personal and professional experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.**Salary Range***Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.* *We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.*