Faculty Positions in Basic and Translational Cancer Research

UNC; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented faculty members to join their innovative cancer research team. This position offers the opportunity to work on groundbreaking studies in molecular, cellular, and computational aspects of cancer. Candidates will engage in collaborative research that addresses critical questions in cancer etiology, progression, and therapy. The institution encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and values contributions from all perspectives. If you are passionate about advancing cancer research and making a significant impact in the field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong record of accomplishments as a postdoctoral fellow or established faculty member.
• Expertise in cancer research areas is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative research in cancer etiology, progression, and therapy.
• Collaborate with departments across the University.

Skills

Cancer genetics

Molecular biology

Computational biology

Animal models

Gene editing

Cancer immunology

Systems biology

Education

PhD in relevant field

Postdoctoral experience

Job description

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:

1. Understanding of the role of microbiome and cancer
2. Animal models
3. Signaling
4. Systems biology
5. Cancer genetics/genomics/epigenetics
6. Tumor virology
7. Cancer immunology
8. Development of therapeutics and biologics
9. 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.