Faculty Positions in Basic and Translational Cancer Research

Department:Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801Posting Open Date:10/07/2024Open Until Filled:YesPosition Type:Permanent Faculty Working Title:Faculty Positions in Basic and Translational Cancer ResearchAppointment Type:Open RankVacancy ID:FAC0005297Full-time/Part-time:Full-Time PermanentHours per week:40FTE:1Position Location:North Carolina, USHiring Range:Dependent on Qualifications/ExperienceProposed Start Date:09/01/2025Be a Tar Heel:A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.LINEBERGER COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER IS HIRING FOR 5 FACULTY POSITIONS IN BASIC AND TRANSLATIONAL CANCER RESEARCH (20051317, 20051318, 20059696, 20067502 and 20059697). BY APPLYING TO THIS POSTING, YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL POSITIONS.Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service. OUR VISIONOur vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.OUR MISSIONOur mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.Position Summary:The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, in collaboration with departments in the School of Medicine and across the entire University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is seeking outstanding candidates for faculty positions at all ranks in basic and translational cancer research. This broad-based recruitment seeks several creative scientists in fundamental molecular, cellular and computational areas applicable to cancer etiology, progression, metastasis and therapy. Female candidates and candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: understanding of the role of microbiome and cancer, animal models, signaling, systems biology, cancer genetics/genomics/epigenetics, tumor virology, cancer immunology, development of therapeutics and biologics, and gene editing. Applicants should have a strong record of recent accomplishments as a postdoctoral fellow or sustained productivity as an established faculty member. Appointment and rank in an academic department will be determined by the applicant’s qualifications. We encourage all applications to be submitted by December 15th, 2024.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Doctoral degree required.Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Doctoral degree with postdoctoral research experience is preferred.Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:Not Applicable.