Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Cancer Biology and Genetics

Position Overview

The Department of Cancer Biology and Genetics in the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center solicits applications for a tenure-track faculty member at the assistant professor rank. Candidates should have an MD, MD/Ph.D., or Ph.D., postdoctoral experience, documented evidence of high-quality, impactful research, and a strong commitment to education and research at a major university. Individuals with research programs focused in one or more of the following areas is preferred as these disciplines compliment on-going departmental research: RNA biology, epigenetics, chromatin structure, transcriptional regulation, post-translational modifications and/or multi-omics. Individuals with innovative model systems (e.g. organoids), technology (proteomics/spatial omics), or methodological approaches are encouraged to apply. Faculty will be provided with a competitive salary and start-up package.

Performance Objectives

The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program and participate in graduate and medical student education.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

Candidates should have an MD, MD/Ph.D., or Ph.D., and postdoctoral experience.

Candidates are expected to have documented evidence of high-quality, impactful research.

Candidates should show strong commitment to education, mentoring, and research at a major university.

Desired:

Current funding including K-awards (e.g. K99/R00, K07) or other early-stage investigator grants.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday by clicking here: Please contact the Research Faculty Recruiter if you have any questions at:

Application materials must include:

Required:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) Statement of Research (3 pages maximum) Statement of Teaching and Mentoring (1 page maximum)
  Department Information The Department of Cancer Biology and Genetics The Department of Cancer Biology and Genetics (CBG) is one of the eight basic science departments within the Ohio State University College of Medicine (COM). Home to 20 faculty members, the department excels in diverse research areas such as DNA damage and repair, cancer metabolism, cancer biomarkers, protein structure and function, posttranslational modifications, RNA biology, RNA-binding proteins, genetic and epigenetic regulation in cancer, gene therapy, viral integration and biology, and viral dUTPases. With access to state-of-the art facilities and shared resources, CBG occupies over 31,000 square feet of laboratory space in the Biomedical Research Tower and the Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research. 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