SUNY Empire Innovation Professor in Neuro-Oncology

Upstate Medical University; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in the United States seeks candidates for a tenure-track position focusing on the cancer microenvironment. Ideal applicants should hold a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD with a strong record in innovative research, impactful publications, and extramural funding. The role involves developing multidisciplinary research programs and mentoring junior peers. The position offers unique resources and an opportunity to become an Empire Innovation Scholar.

Qualifications

• Strong record of innovative research and impactful publications.
• Extramural funding aligned with career stage.
• Ability to evaluate new ideas to identify research trends.
• Ability to perform basic-science, translational, or clinical cancer microenvironment research.

Responsibilities

• Develop a research program in cancer microenvironment.
• Mentor junior peers in the field.
• Attract further talent and continued funding support.

Skills

Leadership skills

Ability to perform basic-science research

Research strategy

Basic/translational research

Education

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD

Job description

Job Summary

Tenure-track research position for investigators with proven skills in conducting original research in the field of cancer microenvironment, including adult, pediatric, primary, or metastatic cancers. This position is supported by the SUNY Empire Innovation Program. 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 research will be considered, with thematic preference for Central Nervous System and genitourinary tumors that can leverage extensive resources at SUNY Upstate. Successful candidates will join a community of oncology, cell biology, and neuroscience investigators with strengths in genomics, cytoskeleton, neural environment, biomechanics, cancer molecular and cellular biology, and population studies. Candidates are expected to develop a research program in cancer microenvironment that will combine strengths from multiple topic areas to attract further talent and continued funding support. Their research program will be supported by state‑of‑the‑art core facilities for genomics, proteomics, advanced microscopy, and tumor biobanking. Candidates will carry the titles of Associate or Full Professor (rank dependent upon qualifications) and Empire Innovation Scholar. They will have primary appointment in a basic‑science or clinical department matching their research program, and further affiliation as members of the SUNY Upstate Cancer Center.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in the appropriate area of discipline/specialty, with a strong record of publications, funding, and career recognition.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evaluate scientific information and new ideas to identify research trends, opportunities, and funding.
• Leadership skills to build a multidisciplinary research program and mentor junior peers in the field.
• Ability to perform basic‑science, translational, or clinical research in the field of cancer microenvironment.

Work Days

Weekdays and as needed

Salary Range/Pay Rate

DOQ

Message to Applicants

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

Recruitment Office

Aurora Venden, Faculty Affairs & Faculty Development