SUNY Empire Innovation Professor

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions focused on Neuro-Oncology research. Candidates should have a strong research background with impactful publications and funding. The position offers collaborative opportunities within a vibrant community of oncology and neuroscience experts.

Successful applicants will develop research initiatives, join the SUNY Empire Innovation Program, and may hold appointments in various departments, contributing to multidisciplinary efforts in cancer research.

Qualifikationen

• Strong record of publications in brain cancer research.
• Ability to generate innovative ideas and funding opportunities.
• Encouragement for junior Assistant Professors to apply.

Aufgaben

• Conduct original research in Neuro-Oncology.
• Develop a research program attracting talent and funding support.
• Join a community of oncology and neuroscience investigators.

Kenntnisse

Innovative research

Extramural funding

Leadership in multidisciplinary research

Mentoring junior peers

Ausbildung

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in a related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

Cluster of tenure-track faculty positions for investigators conducting original research in the field of Neuro-Oncology (up to 3). Candidates must have a strong record of innovative research, impactful publications, extramural funding aligned with their career stage, and a clear vision for long-term growth of their research program. All areas of neuro-oncology research will be considered including adult/pediatric, brain, skull base, or brain-metastatic cancers. Successful candidates will join a community of oncology, cell biology, and neuroscience investigators with strengths in genomics, cytoskeleton, neural environment, biomechanics, and molecular/cellular cancer biology. Candidates are expected to develop a research program that will combine strengths from multiple topic areas to attract further talent and continued funding support. Their research program will be supported by our state-of-the art core facilities for genomics, proteomics, advanced microscopy, or our tumor biobank that includes a unique collection of brain cancer specimens. An organoids core is under development.

These positions are supported by the SUNY Empire Innovation Program. Candidates will carry the titles of Associate or full Professor (rank dependent upon qualifications) and Empire Innovation Scholar. They will have faculty appointments in the departments of Neuroscience & Physiology and Neurosurgery, and further affiliation with the SUNY Upstate Cancer Center. Additional appointment(s) possible to reflect the candidate’s research program.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in a related discipline/specialty, with a strong record of publications, funding, and career recognition in the study of brain cancers. Demonstrated ability to generate innovative ideas and identify promising research trends and funding opportunities. Full/Associate Professor and Assistant Professors eligible for promotion to the Associate Professor rank are encouraged to apply. Junior Assistant Professors are encouraged to apply to the neuro-oncology Job posting # 82844.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership in promoting multidisciplinary research and mentoring junior peers. Preferred focus on primary brain cancers, cancer neuroscience, neuroimmunology, or cancer microenvironment.

Work Days

Weekdays and as needed

Salary Range/Pay Rate

DOQ

Message to Applicants

Please submit your cover letter, CV, and research statement with the online application. Arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to [e-mail] with the heading "EIP Brain Cancer faculty search [candidate name]".

Recruitment Office

Aurora Corcoran, Faculty Affairs & Faculty Development