Heme-Malignancies Translational/Basic Scientist

2 weeks ago


Little Rock, United States University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Full time

The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking an energetic and innovative Translational/Basic Scientist in the field of Heme-Malignancies to lead an endowed research program. The Translational/Basic Scientist will provide scientific leadership for the program. The program is a major growing and expanding program within the Cancer Institute consisting of a FACT-accredited transplant service, an internationally recognized myeloma center, eight full-time clinicians, a robust bone marrow procurement operation, and a cellular therapy program. In addition, there is a robust clinical trials infrastructure and tumor bank supported by the Cancer Institute. The program is financially supported in part by the Myeloma Foundation, which has contributed over $5M in research dollars over the last 10 years.

The Translational/Basic Scientist will have a faculty position in the Department of Medicine and hold the Celgene endowed chair. In addition, they will have a leadership role on the Myeloma Foundation to help determine the proper use of these funds.  Ample lab space will be provided in the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. Successful candidates will have the opportunity for leadership roles on the Disease Oriented Committee, Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee, and Cancer Programs.

Candidates must be eligible for an academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or above, with an MD or MD/PhD, or comparable degree, and have a documented track record in funded liquid tumor research. The position will have access to substantial resources including a multiple year support package to conduct clinical and laboratory-based research focused on the unique liquid tumor burdens of Arkansas.

This recruiting effort is made possible through significant institutional support and a commitment from the state of Arkansas to support the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute’s efforts to attain NCI Designation. The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is the only cancer center in the state of Arkansas with a robust cancer research portfolio and a mission to improve cancer outcomes for all Arkansans. Its 170+ members conduct outstanding cancer research within Cancer Therapeutics, Cancer Biology, and Cancer Prevention & Population Sciences research programs. Cancer Institute members receive approximately $20 million in extramural cancer research funds annually, including multiple COBRE grants. The Cancer Institute has six institutional shared resource facilities and has recently hired 23 laboratory-based cancer researchers. Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute researchers also lead four cancer-focused NIH-funded Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE’s).

Applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae, a one-page letter of interest, and three professional references directly to Dr. Michael Birrer c/o Rikki Rogers at rrogers@uams.edu. Application deadline is June 23, 2024. Selected applicants will join a diverse and vibrant academic community that values its researchers and is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Applicants must be able to work in a team environment.

UAMS is an inclusive Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence.

 



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