Faculty Positions in Basic and Translational Cancer Research

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking faculty candidates for positions in cancer research. Ideal applicants hold a doctoral degree and have significant research accomplishments. Research areas include cancer genetics, immunology, and therapeutic developments.

The institution encourages applications from female candidates and those from underrepresented groups, and the application deadline is December 15th, 2024.

Qualifications

• Strong record of recent accomplishments as a postdoctoral fellow.
• Sustained productivity as an established faculty member is valued.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in cancer etiology, progression, and therapy.
• Contribute to collaborations within the University.

Education

Doctoral degree

Postdoctoral research experience

Job description

Position Summary

The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, in collaboration with departments in the School of Medicine and across the entire University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is seeking outstanding candidates for faculty positions at all ranks in basic and translational cancer research. This broad-based recruitment seeks several creative scientists in fundamental molecular, cellular and computational areas applicable to cancer etiology, progression, metastasis and therapy.

Female candidates and candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: understanding of the role of microbiome and cancer, animal models, signaling, systems biology, cancer genetics/genomics/epigenetics, tumor virology, cancer immunology, development of therapeutics and biologics, and gene editing.

Applicants should have a strong record of recent accomplishments as a postdoctoral fellow or sustained productivity as an established faculty member. Appointment and rank in an academic department will be determined by the applicant’s qualifications. We encourage all applications to be submitted by December 15th, 2024.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Doctoral degree required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Doctoral degree with postdoctoral research experience is preferred.

Location

North Carolina, US