Lead Faculty: Basic & Translational Cancer Research

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 195,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) invites outstanding scientists to join the Sloan Kettering Institute as faculty. Successful candidates will hold an appointment in one of SKI's research programs and may apply to up to two programs.

The role emphasizes basic and translational research in a collaborative environment, access to 120 laboratories and 26 core facilities, and training of 900+ pre- and postdoctoral trainees; appointments may involve collaboration with graduate schools.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates will hold an appointment in one of SKI's research programs.
• Candidates may apply to up to two research programs.
• Application materials must be submitted through the SKI faculty search site by October 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Pursue basic and translational research in a highly collaborative environment.
• Join a community with 120 research laboratories and state-of-the-art facilities.
• Access 26 Core facilities offering cutting-edge services.
• Contribute to a training environment with 900+ pre- and postdoctoral trainees.
• Faculty appointments may include graduate schools of Biomedical Sciences.

Job description

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) invites outstanding scientists to join the Sloan Kettering Institute as faculty. Successful candidates will hold an appointment in one of SKI's research programs and may apply to up to two programs.

The role emphasizes basic and translational research in a collaborative environment, access to 120 laboratories and 26 core facilities, and training of 900+ pre- and postdoctoral trainees; appointments may involve collaboration with graduate schools.