Senior Faculty Position in Cancer Research Virginia Tech- Roanoke

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

Job Description

Virginia Tech's (VT) Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) is recruiting for an exceptional investigator in cancer research at the level of Professor or Associate Professor.

The successful candidate will have a strong record of independently funded basic or translational cancer research, along with demonstrated commitment to faculty mentorship. This new position is part of a major research initiative by VT and will be located at the university’s health sciences and technology campus in Roanoke, VA (https://fbri.vtc.vt.edu/). Cancer research faculty at the Roanoke campus have particular interest in bioengineering, biomaterials, exosome biology, focused ultrasound, radiation oncology, theranostics, tumor microenvironment, and neuro-oncology.

Applicants should have an earned doctorate (PhD, MD, and/or DVM), postdoctoral research experience, at least five years of independent research experience as faculty or equivalent, a record of accomplishment and research productivity through high-quality publications, with sustained and current extramural funding. The successful candidate will primarily be expected to maintain a high-quality, extramurally-funded cancer research program. They will also have the opportunity to participate in some teaching of graduate students and to serve as a research mentor for VT graduate, medical and undergraduate students. Appropriately qualified candidates may additionally be considered for the role of deputy director of the FBRI Cancer Research Center in Roanoke.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should have an earned doctorate (PhD, MD, and/or DVM), postdoctoral research experience, at least five years of independent research experience as faculty or equivalent, a record of accomplishment and research productivity through high-quality publications, with sustained and current extramural funding. The successful candidate will primarily be expected to maintain a high-quality, extramurally-funded cancer research program.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience

Hours per week

40+

Review Date

10/19/2026, but will remain open until filled.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, a Graduate School, and an Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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