Asst/Assoc Professor - Pediatric Cancer Developmental Therapeutics

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage -

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) in Lubbock, TX invites applications for a physician-scientist at the Assistant Professor level to advance pediatric cancer developmental therapeutics. The role integrates translational and clinical cancer drug development with a strong research program and limited clinical service time.

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience; TTUHSC supports graduate training and a robust biobank, core resources, and

Qualifications

• Applicant must have a terminal degree (MD or MD/PhD, or non-US equivalent).
• Training in pediatric hematology oncology clinical care and research.
• Commitment to sustained funded-translational research in childhood cancer.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to sustained funded-translational research in childhood cancer.
• Translational and clinical research in cancer drug development.
• Limited clinical service time.

Skills

Translational research

Clinical research

Pediatric oncology

Education

Medical Degree

ABMS Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Oncology

Job description

Position Description

The Pediatric Cancer Research Center of the TTUHSC School of Medicine ( http://cancer.TTUHSC.edu ) is recruiting for a physician-scientist to an Assistant Professor level, tenure-track position in the field of pediatric cancer developmental therapeutics. The new faculty member will be supported by and be a member of the Texas Regional Excellence in Cancer (TREC) Developmental Therapeutics Center at TTUHSC funded by the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). TREC faculty carry out translational and clinical research in cancer drug development and are funded by grants from CPRIT, the National Cancer Institute, and foundations. TREC faculty are supported by core resources for pharmacology, cancer animal models, a robust cancer biobank, and an early-phase clinical trial consortium ( www.SPONC.org ). The Children’s Oncology Group Childhood Cancer Repository ( www.COGcell.org ) located at TTUHSC provides patient-derived cell lines and xenografts to investigators in 30 countries. COG resource labs for assessing telomere maintenance mechanisms and antibody binding to neuroblastoma patient samples are also located at TTUHSC as is the CPRIT-funded West Texas Pharmacology Core laboratory. Examples of publications from TREC faculty: PMID: 31484706; PMID: 32291317; PMID: 32409685; PMID: 34408079.

Position Description

The Pediatric Cancer Research Center of the TTUHSC School of Medicine ( http://cancer.TTUHSC.edu ) is recruiting for a physician-scientist to an Assistant Professor level, tenure-track position in the field of pediatric cancer developmental therapeutics. The new faculty member will be supported by and be a member of the Texas Regional Excellence in Cancer (TREC) Developmental Therapeutics Center at TTUHSC funded by the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). TREC faculty carry out translational and clinical research in cancer drug development and are funded by grants from CPRIT, the National Cancer Institute, and foundations. TREC faculty are supported by core resources for pharmacology, cancer animal models, a robust cancer biobank, and an early-phase clinical trial consortium ( www.SPONC.org ). The Children’s Oncology Group Childhood Cancer Repository ( www.COGcell.org ) located at TTUHSC provides patient-derived cell lines and xenografts to investigators in 30 countries. COG resource labs for assessing telomere maintenance mechanisms and antibody binding to neuroblastoma patient samples are also located at TTUHSC as is the CPRIT-funded West Texas Pharmacology Core laboratory. Examples of publications from TREC faculty: PMID: 31484706; PMID: 32291317; PMID: 32409685; PMID: 34408079.

Applicants must have a terminal degree (MD or MD/PhD, or non-US equivalent), training in pediatric hematology oncology clinical care and research, and a commitment to sustained funded-translational research in childhood cancer. Investigators working in all areas of cancer developmental therapeutics, including small molecule development, immunotherapy, and biomarker development are encouraged to apply. Rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications and experience. Clinical service time will be strictly limited, providing ample time for research. The primary appointment will in the Department of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine with a concurrent appointment in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences to enable the recruiting of excellent graduate students from the Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnology graduate programs. Salary and start-up support are nationally competitive. We are committed to diversity in education and employment, and strongly encourage applications from women and minorities.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine is located in Lubbock, TX, is a family-friendly city of more than 250,000 residents on the South Plains of West Texas. Our region boasts a diverse economy with strengths in agriculture, heath care, and higher education. Lubbock is also home to Texas Tech University, providing educational and entertainment opportunities in collegiate athletics and the performing arts. The city's K-12 school system provides a solid education for children to achieve at the highest levels, including magnet, AP, and International Baccalaureate programs. Lubbock weather is mild, with an average of 262 days of sunshine per year.

Major/Essential Functions

• Commitment to sustained funded-translational research in childhood cancer.
• Translational and clinical research in cancer drug development.
• Limited clinical service time.

Required Qualifications

• Medical Degree
• ABMS Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Oncology

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD
• Current research efforts in cancer developmental therapeutics including small molecule development, immunotherapy and biomarker development.

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Research Statement, Resume / CV

Benefits

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options - Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off - Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.