Senior Cancer Research Professor: Extramurally Funded

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke seeks a Professor or Associate Professor focused on cancer research with a strong record of independently funded work and mentorship. Expect teaching opportunities and active student mentorship across VT programs.

The role emphasizes leadership in a thriving research initiative, with trials in bioengineering, exosome biology, and tumor microenvironment at VT's health sciences campus in Roanoke, VA.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (PhD, MD, and/or DVM) with postdoctoral research experience.
• At least five years of independent research as faculty or equivalent with extramural funding.
• Strong publication record and commitment to mentorship.

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.

Skills

Mentorship

Leadership

Communication

Collaborative research

Education

Earned doctorate (PhD, MD, DVM)

Job description

Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke seeks a Professor or Associate Professor focused on cancer research with a strong record of independently funded work and mentorship. Expect teaching opportunities and active student mentorship across VT programs.

The role emphasizes leadership in a thriving research initiative, with trials in bioengineering, exosome biology, and tumor microenvironment at VT's health sciences campus in Roanoke, VA.