Open Rank Faculty/Associate Director for Basic Cancer Research

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an Associate Director for Basic Cancer Research at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. This senior-level faculty position involves mentoring students and helping in faculty recruitment, emphasizing collaborative cancer research.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD, with a proven track record in scientific publications and grant writing. This role is crucial in fostering interdisciplinary research in cancer biology.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD required.
• Relevant leadership experience.
• Exceptional writing skills for grant applications.
• Strong track record of collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Mentor graduate students and junior faculty members.
• Participate in team-science initiatives.
• Collaborate with fellow Associate Directors.

Skills

Mentoring

Grant writing

Collaboration

Communication

Education

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking the Associate Director for Basic Cancer Research (AD BCR) at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. This individual will hold a primary faculty appointment within the School of Medicine with a secondary administrative appointment as AD BCR. The role is a senior‑level faculty position for an established, NCI‑funded independent investigator with interdisciplinary translational research in any area of cancer biology and a record of high‑impact publications and extramural grant funding.

Responsibilities

• Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty members.
• Serve as a member of the Lineberger Senior Leadership Team and assist in recruiting junior faculty.
• Foster close working relationships with Program Leaders and Shared Resource Directors.
• Participate in team‑science initiatives.

Administrative Duties

• Perform reviews of grant applications and investigator‑initiated clinical trials to ensure basic science opportunities are embedded when appropriate.
• Attend and actively participate in LCCC research program meetings to promote inclusion of basic science concepts.
• Represent the program during NCI site visits and External Advisory Board meetings as directed by the Cancer Center Director.
• Collaborate with fellow Associate Directors to co‑create a scientific community at Lineberger reflective of all components of an NCI‑designated comprehensive cancer center.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD.
• Relevant leadership experience.
• Exceptional writing skills for grant applications and high‑impact peer‑reviewed publications.
• Strong track record of collaborations with basic, clinical, and translational scientists.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Relevant NCI cancer center program leadership experience.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

N/A

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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.