Research Faculty - Translational & Immuno-Oncology Faculty Position/Drug Discovery

Vcu Rrtc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide array of employee benefits

Job summary

The Vcu Rrtc is seeking a faculty member to join the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center in Richmond, Virginia. The role involves conducting impactful research in cancer, mentoring students and faculty, and contributing to the teaching mission at the School of Medicine.

Ideal candidates will hold a PhD or MD, have extensive cancer research experience, and a proven track record in securing funding. The role offers a collaborative environment and supports innovative research and student training.

Qualifications

• Extensive cancer relevant research experience.
• Proven track record of extramural funding.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster respectful environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct impactful research in cancer-related fields.
• Mentor students and faculty in research.
• Serve on departmental and university committees.

Skills

Research expertise in cancer

Trainee mentorship

Grant writing and funding

Collaboration skills

Education

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree in relevant sciences

Job description

Advertising Summary

The Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center welcomes applications for several tenure-eligible faculty positions. We are seeking faculty members who are conducting impactful studies with research interests in the cancer field. Preference will be given to those focusing on translational oncology, immuno-oncology & drug discovery including medicinal chemistry and structural biology. The faculty will also support the department with teaching responsibilities at the graduate level and mentoring students and/or trainees as appropriate.

Virginia Commonwealth University is a premier urban, public research university with both research-intensive and community-engaged designations from the Carnegie Foundation. Located in historic Richmond, Virginia, VCU enrolls more than 31,000 students on two campuses.

Unit: School Of Medicine

Department: School of Medicine

The mission of the School of Medicine is to provide preeminent education to physicians and scientists in order to improve the quality of health care for humanity. Through innovative, scholarly activity and a distinctive educational context, the school seeks to create and apply new knowledge, and to provide and continuously improve systems of medical and science education. Furthermore, it is our mission to develop more effective health care practices to address the needs of the populations we serve, and to provide distinguished leadership in the advancement of medicine and science.

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of only 69 National Cancer Institute-designated institutions in the country that leads and shapes America’s cancer research efforts. Working with all cancer types, Massey conducts basic science, translational, clinical and prevention and control cancer research, provides state‑of‑the‑art treatments, and promotes cancer education and training. Since 1974, Massey has served as an internationally recognized center of excellence. It offers one of the largest selections of cancer clinical trials in Virginia and serves patients at multiple sites throughout the state.

The mission of the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is to reduce the state cancer burden for all Virginians by addressing the confluence between biological, social, and policy drivers through high‑impact, cutting‑edge research; person‑centered care across the continuum, from prevention through survivorship; community integration; and training the next generation of community‑centric researchers and healthcare professionals.

Duties & Responsibilities

Teaching

The faculty member shares a deep commitment to effective instruction, creation of innovative courses and mentoring of students in research, outreach and professional development. They demonstrate leadership in developing techniques designed to meet the needs of differing learning styles and intellectual interests, especially in the context of interdisciplinary research interests that complement the program. The faculty member will contribute to the teaching mission and will be engaged in training of students and faculty and will deliver lectures, contribute to course development and implementation in the identified department. In addition, the faculty member will mentor capstone projects of master‑level students and supervise dissertation research.

Research

Contribute to VCU’s national reputation through research and scholarship (extramural funding, high quality publications, citations, and national recognition through honorific awards and committee leadership) and maintain active involvement in appropriate national or international organizations and bodies. Publish in peer‑reviewed journals and submit grant applications for extramural funding in the field of translational oncology, immuno‑oncology, and/or drug discovery including medicinal chemistry and structural biology. It is expected that the faculty member will establish and maintain a vigorous, extramurally funded research laboratory.

The faculty member is expected to direct the research lab and comply with all regulatory requirements. They supervise laboratory personnel, write and submit multiple grant applications during the course of the academic year; write and publish multiple manuscripts during the course of an academic year. They serve as a PI on peer‑reviewed grants and are responsible for complying with all institution and sponsors terms and conditions for grant funding.

The member will participate in Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center Core Grant application preparation as needed, this includes providing updates on active research, grants and publications. They participate and engage with other members of the Massey Cancer Center in cancer center activities and in collaborative research projects.

Service

Faculty members will serve on Departmental, College, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field (e.g., reviewer, conference organizer, etc.)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree basic, translational, or clinical sciences
• Extensive cancer relevant research experience
• Proven extramural funding track record
• Extensive publication experience
• Proven trainee and faculty mentorship skills
• Track record working in multi-disciplinary fields
• Experience in, and coordination of, collaborative grants and managing trans-disciplinary research
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a matrix environment within academic medicine
• Proven success in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams

Salary Range

Commensurate

Benefits

All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Restricted Position

No

ORP Eligible

Yes

Rank

Open

Tenure

Open

Months

12 months

Contact Information

Contact Name: Trey Ashman
Contact Email: [e-mail]