Assistant/Associate/Professor (T/TT) - Senior Cancer Biologist
University of Missouri - Columbia (MU)
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 2, 2024
Job Description
The University of Missouri School of Medicine (MU SOM) is seeking an innovative and motivated Senior Cancer Biologist to further develop and foster our basic science cancer research program. We are seeking a candidate that possesses the initiative to lead our research program to the next level of excellence – achieving National Cancer Institute (NCI) cancer center designation.
The successful candidate will possess a PhD and post-doctoral experience in areas focused on or related to cancer research. Priority consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrated track record of obtaining extramural NIH/NCI funding and those with the drive to lead our cancer-focused basic science program into national prominence.
Looking to the future, we have recently made a huge investments in research, particularly in the fields of cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, and neurosciences. For example, the NextGen Precision Health Institute is a $220 million, 265,000 square-foot research facility in which scientists and clinicians can collaborate with experts across various disciplines. The institute is equipped for every step of the translational research process and houses a MAGNETOM Terra 7 Tesla (7T) MRI scanner, PET/CT, Cryo-EM and high-resolution electron microscopy, Clinical Translational Science Unit, Integrated informatics and data analytics spaces, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) spaces for pilot-scale manufacturing, and clean rooms for tissue engineering and device fabrication.
Key Responsibilities:
- Further develop/establish a cancer-focused basic science program
- Collaborate with other basic scientists within MU SOM, as well as at Siteman Cancer Center (SCC) to conduct joint projects, publications, and/or grant funding.
- Produce high impact publications
- Secure additional NIH/NCI extramural grant funding
- Collaborate with other internal and external cancer-focused basic scientists
Minimum Qualification:
The successful candidate will possess a PhD and post-doctoral experience in areas focused on or related to cancer research.
Candidates will be evaluated on:
-Active and significant extramural cancer-focused grant funding, specifically NIH/NCI funded researcher
-Dedication to the educational mission of teaching undergraduate, graduate, and/or medical students
Application Materials
CV, 3 References, Narrative of research, and educational interests.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttp://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits
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