Senior Faculty & Associate Director, Basic Cancer Research

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill is seeking an Associate Director for Basic Cancer Research to lead the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. This senior-level faculty position requires conducting outstanding cancer research and mentoring junior faculty. The ideal candidate will have a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD and relevant leadership experience.

Responsibilities include participating in grant review, fostering collaborations, and representing the program during NCI site visits. Strong writing and communication skills are essential. Join us in a mission to make significant contributions to cancer biology.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD required.
• Relevant leadership experience necessary.
• Exceptional writing skills for grant applications and high-impact publications expected.

Responsibilities

• Mentor graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Serve on the Lineberger Senior Leadership Team.
• Participate in team science initiatives.
• Review grant applications and clinical trials.
• Attend LCCC research program meetings.

Skills

Exceptional writing skills for grant applications

Strong track record of collaborations

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD

Job description

The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill is seeking an Associate Director for Basic Cancer Research to lead the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. This senior-level faculty position requires conducting outstanding cancer research and mentoring junior faculty. The ideal candidate will have a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD and relevant leadership experience.

Responsibilities include participating in grant review, fostering collaborations, and representing the program during NCI site visits. Strong writing and communication skills are essential. Join us in a mission to make significant contributions to cancer biology.