Senior Cancer Research Lead: Precision Oncology

Virginia Tech; Virginia; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) in Washington, DC seeks an exceptional investigator at Professor or Associate Professor level to lead a funded cancer research program.

The position emphasizes precision oncology, cancer genomics, immunotherapy, and mentorship; teaching opportunities for VT students and potential deputy director duties are available for appropriately qualified candidates. Competitive salary and start-up package offered.

Qualifications

• PhD/MD/DVM earned doctorate plus postdoctoral experience.
• Five years as faculty or equivalent with sustained extramural funding.
• Strong record of high-quality publications and research productivity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high-quality, extramurally-funded cancer research program.
• Mentor VT graduate, medical, and undergraduate students.
• Potentially serve as deputy director of the FBRI Cancer Research Center - DC for appropriately qualified candidates.

Skills

Independent cancer research

Mentorship

Extramural funding

Education

PhD/MD/DVM

Job description

Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) in Washington, DC seeks an exceptional investigator at Professor or Associate Professor level to lead a funded cancer research program.

The position emphasizes precision oncology, cancer genomics, immunotherapy, and mentorship; teaching opportunities for VT students and potential deputy director duties are available for appropriately qualified candidates. Competitive salary and start-up package offered.