Doctoral Research Faculty - Molecular Oncology and Cellular Therapeutics

Children's Mercy Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy Kansas City invites applications for a junior faculty researcher in pediatric oncology/hematology to enhance our MOCT program. The role emphasizes building an independent, nationally recognized research program and will involve collaboration with CHOT and CMRI faculty.

Applicants should hold a PhD, MD/PhD, or MD and have at least three years of post-doctoral experience plus a strong publication record.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD/PhD or MD credential required.
• At least three years of post-doctoral experience preferred.
• Strong publication record and potential to build a national program.

Responsibilities

• Expand laboratory-based cancer research programs.
• Collaborate with faculty across CMRI and partner institutions.
• Develop new diagnostic and treatment options for pediatric oncology/hematology.

Skills

Collaborative research

Publications

Grant writing

Mentorship

Education

PhD, MD/PhD or MD credential

Job description

The Center of Molecular Oncology and Cellular Therapeutics (MOCT) at Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) is looking to recruit a new researcher to enhance our existing strengths and/or broaden the CMRI’s capacity to fulfil our mission to improve the health and wellness of children and their families locally, nationally and internationally. We invite applications for a junior faculty position to expand our current laboratory-based research programs and collaborate with faculty members in the Division of Clinical Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant (CHOT) at the Department of Pediatrics, to develop new diagnostic and treatment options for pediatric and young adult hematology and oncology patients.

Weseek qualified individuals with expertise in basic and translational cancer research. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of academic achievement evidenced by high-impact peer-reviewed publications and a potential to build a nationally recognized research program in pediatric oncology and/or hematology. The individual selected for this position shall hold a PhD, MD/PhD or MD credential and has at least three years of post-doctoral experience.

Successful candidates will be expected to work collaboratively with faculty across Children's Mercy and national/international partner institutions. We have mature collaborations with more than 50 hospitals and academic institutions worldwide, and strong ties with regional partners such as the University of Kansas, University of Kansas Medical Center, University of Missouri-Kansas City, and Stower’s ResearchInstitute, which provide a rich research environment and support for continued professional development.

Children's Mercy serves as the Department of Pediatrics for both the University of Kansas Medical Center and the University of Missouri-Kansas City Schools of Medicine and Children’s Mercy faculty hold appointments at one or both.Children’s Mercy is a core member of the National Cancer Institute-designated University of Kansas Cancer Center and of Frontiers: The Heartland Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, supported by a Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) from the National Institutes of Health.

Additional questions can be directed to Dr. John Perry, Doctoral Research Faculy, Center for MOCT of CMRI at [e-mail].

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/39063/doctoral-research-faculty/job

The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.