Faculty Positions in Basic and Translational Cancer Research

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

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks outstanding candidates for faculty positions in basic and translational cancer research at all ranks. Ideal applicants will have a doctoral degree and a strong research background in areas such as microbiome and cancer, with a track record as postdoctoral fellows or faculty. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply by December 15th, 2024, to be part of a thriving academic environment that values diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree with postdoctoral research experience preferred.
• Strong record of recent accomplishments or sustained productivity as a faculty.

Responsibilities

• Lead research in basic and translational cancer.
• Collaborate with the School of Medicine departments.

Skills

Research in microbiome and cancer

Experience with animal models

Knowledge of systems biology

Expertise in cancer genetics

Understanding of tumor virology

Skills in gene editing

Cancer immunology experience

Developing therapeutics and biologics

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Faculty Positions in Basic and Translational Cancer Research

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 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.

Areas of Interest

• Microbiome and cancer
• Animal models
• Signaling
• Systems biology
• Cancer genetics, genomics, epigenetics
• Tumor virology
• Cancer immunology
• Therapeutics and biologics development
• Gene editing

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree with postdoctoral research experience (preferred).
• Strong record of recent accomplishments or sustained productivity as an established faculty.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• Research Statement
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest degree and what field is it in?

  (Open Ended Question)

Department Contact: Briana Marini, Human Resources Team Lead, [e-mail]