Breast Cancer Research Scientist — Translational Oncology

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine seeks a Teaching & Research faculty member in the Division of Surgical Oncology, focused on breast cancer research. The role involves establishing an independent funded program, publishing impactful work, and mentoring trainees across medical and research tracks.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and clinical teams to translate findings into practice, with opportunities spanning basic to

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, or trainees.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent or collaborative research.
• Experience with research methodologies in cancer biology or related fields.
• Proven scholarly productivity with peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead an independent, externally funded research program.
• Develop innovative breast cancer and surgical oncology research addressing clinical questions.
• Publish in high-impact journals and present at national/international meetings.
• Mentor research staff and trainees and build multidisciplinary collaborations.
• Collaborate with clinical investigators to translate findings into practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Collaboration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Teaching potential

Education

PhD in biomedical sciences

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine seeks a Teaching & Research faculty member in the Division of Surgical Oncology, focused on breast cancer research. The role involves establishing an independent funded program, publishing impactful work, and mentoring trainees across medical and research tracks.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and clinical teams to translate findings into practice, with opportunities spanning basic to