Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor

SUNY Upstate Medical University; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated researcher for a tenure-track position in neuro-oncology. This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful research initiatives in a collaborative environment, leveraging state-of-the-art facilities and a unique collection of brain cancer specimens. Candidates should have a strong publication record and a vision for long-term research growth. The position allows for significant contributions to the field and the chance to mentor future scientists. If you are passionate about advancing cancer research and have the qualifications to thrive in a dynamic academic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD required with a strong publication record.
• Experience in securing research funding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research in neuro-oncology and secure funding.
• Develop a multidisciplinary research program with a focus on brain cancers.

Skills

Neuro-oncology research

Funding acquisition

Leadership in research

Basic-science research

Translational research

Clinical research

Education

PhD

MD

MD/PhD

Tools

Genomics facilities

Proteomics facilities

Advanced microscopy

Tumor biobanking

Job description

Job Summary:

Tenure-track research position for investigators with proven skills in conducting original research in the field of neuro-oncology, including adult, pediatric, primary or metastatic brain cancers. Candidates must have a history of successful funding or promising early-career awards; impactful peer-reviewed publications; and clear vision for long-term growth of their research program. The successful candidate will join a community of neuroscience and oncology investigators with strengths in genomics, cytoskeleton, tumor microenvironment, biomechanics, cancer molecular and cellular biology, and population studies. Research will be supported by state-of-the-art genomics and proteomics facilities, advanced microscopy, and tumor biobanking including a unique collection of brain cancer specimens.

As a member of the SUNY Upstate Cancer Center, the successful candidate will actively participate in developing a research program in neuro-oncology that will combine strengths from multiple topic areas to attract further talent and continued funding support.

The candidate will carry the title of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (rank dependent upon qualifications) in the departments of Neurosurgery and Neuroscience & Physiology, with further affiliation in the Cancer Center and clinical or basic-science departments matching the candidate's research program.

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in the appropriate area of discipline/specialty, with a strong record of publications and funding (senior researchers) or early-career recognition (junior researchers).

Preferred Qualifications:

Evaluate scientific information and new ideas to identify research trends, opportunities, and funding. Leadership skills to build a multidisciplinary research program. Ability to perform basic-science, translational, or clinical research in the field of neuro-oncology.

Application Instructions:

Please submit your full CV, cover letter, and research portfolio/statement with the application. Arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to [e-mail] with the heading "Neuro-Oncology faculty search [candidate name]".

Rank dependent upon qualifications.

Recruitment Office:

Stacy Mehlek, Faculty Affairs & Faculty Development

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