Open Rank Faculty/Associate Director for Translational Research

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North Carolina

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USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a senior Associate Director for Translational Research within the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. The appointee will hold a faculty role with an administrative appointment as AD TR, leading interdisciplinary translational cancer research with a strong publication and grant record.

The position emphasizes collaboration across basic, clinical and translational sciences, program leadership, and active engagement with nationwide cancer

Qualifications

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD required.
Evidence of leadership experience.
Strong grant writing and high-impact publications.
Collaborations with basic, clinical and translational scientists are essential.

Responsibilities

Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty.
Serve as a member of the Lineberger Senior Leadership team.
Foster close working relationships with Program Leaders and Shared Resource Directors.
Participate in team science initiatives.
Review grant applications and investigator-initiated clinical trials to embed translational opportunities.
Represent the program during NCI site visits and External Advisory Board meetings.
Co-create a scientific community reflective of all components of an NCI-designated center.

Skills

Leadership experience

Grant writing

Publications track record

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD/MD/MD-PhD

Job description

Open Rank Faculty/Associate Director for Translational Research

Working Title Open Rank Faculty/Associate Director for Translational Research

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

Position Summary

We are seeking the Associate Director for Translational Research (AD TR) 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 the AD TR. Appointment and rank in an academic department will be determined by the applicant’s qualifications. This is a senior-level faculty rank, and the selected candidate will be a faculty member who conducts outstanding basic and translational cancer research. The AD TR shall be an established independent investigator with interdisciplinary translational research in innovative biology with immediate clinical relevance and application, significant publications, and extramural grant funding.

Responsibilities

mentorship of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty members;
serve as a member of the Lineberger Senior Leadership team;
foster close working relationships with Program Leaders and Shared Resource Directors;
participate in team science initiatives.

Administrative duties

upon request, perform reviews of grant applications and investigator-initiated clinical trials originating from the Center to ensure translational project opportunities are embedded into each, as appropriate;
attend and actively participate in LCCC research program meetings to foster programmatic content that is inclusive of translational science concepts;
at the direction of the Cancer Center Director, represent the program during NCI site visits and annual External Advisory Board meetings;
work collaboratively with fellow Associate Directors to co-create a scientific community at Lineberger reflective of all components of an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center.

About UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

LCCC is one of the largest research organizations in the UNC system. UNC Lineberger is the only public NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center within the State of North Carolina and supports 425 members, 605 staff, nine research programs, and 32 shared resources. UNC Lineberger has been rated an exceptional NCI center in the last three CCSG cycles (2010,2015,2020) making it eligible to extend the current cycle to 2027.

LCCC is the center of cancer research at UNC -Chapel Hill and beyond. LCCC focuses on a mission to propel cancer research for the state of North Carolina, the nation, and the globe to improve patient outcomes. As a large matrix cancer center, they are physically located in the center of the medical campus in the UNC Lineberger building, a 79,000 square foot building dedicated exclusively to cancer research. It is flanked by Marsico Hall (completed in 2015) and the Mary Ellen Jones Building (completed in 2021), where LCCC has additional wet and dry research facilities. LCCC has more than 170,000 square feet of dedicated research across the campus. Patients are seen in Basnight Cancer Hospital completed in 2009. The faculty are representative of the broad scope and depth of LCCC’s cancer research enterprise. Forty-eight departments are represented across the campus, including those in the Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health, Dentistry, Journalism, Social Work, and the College of Arts and Sciences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD.
Relevant leadership experience.
Exceptional writing skills for grant applications as well as 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

Department Contact Name and Title Briana Marini, Human Resources Team Lead

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu. Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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