Open Rank Faculty/Associate Director for Basic Cancer Research
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
Position Summary
We are seeking the Associate Director for Basic Cancer Research (AD BCR) at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. This individual will hold a primary faculty appointment within the School of Medicine, with a secondary administrative appointment as the AD BCR. Appointment and rank in an academic department will be determined by the applicant’s qualifications. This is a senior‑level faculty rank, and the selected candidate will be a faculty member who conducts outstanding basic cancer research. The AD BCR shall be an established, NCI‑funded independent investigator with interdisciplinary translational research in any area of cancer biology with significant high‑impact publications and extramural grant funding.
Responsibilities
Mentorship of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty members.
Serve as a member of the Lineberger Senior Leadership Team and aid in the recruitment of junior faculty.
Foster close working relationships with Program Leaders and Shared Resource Directors.
Participate in team‑science initiatives.
Administrative Duties
Upon request, perform reviews of grant applications and investigator‑initiated clinical trials originating from the Center to ensure basic science opportunities are embedded into each, as appropriate.
Attend and actively participate in LCCC research program meetings to foster programmatic content that is inclusive of basic science concepts.
At the direction of the Cancer Center Director, represent the program during NCI site visits and annual External Advisory Board meetings.
Work collaboratively with fellow Associate Directors to co‑create a scientific community at Lineberger reflective of all components of an NCI‑designated comprehensive cancer center.
Background of Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center (LCCC) is one of the largest research organizations in the UNC system and the only public NCI‑designated comprehensive cancer center in North Carolina. It hosts 425 members, 605 staff, nine research programs, and 32 shared resources. LCCC focuses on a mission to propel cancer research for the state of North Carolina, the nation, and the globe to improve patient outcomes.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD, MD, or MD/PhD.
Relevant leadership experience.
Exceptional writing skills for grant applications as well as high‑impact peer‑reviewed publications.
Strong track record of collaborations with basic, clinical, and translational scientists.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Relevant NCI cancer center program leadership experience.
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Responsibilities
Mentorship of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty members.
Serve as a member of the Lineberger Senior Leadership Team and aid in the recruitment of junior faculty.
Foster close working relationships with Program Leaders and Shared Resource Directors.
Participate in team‑science initiatives.
Administrative Duties
Upon request, perform reviews of grant applications and investigator‑initiated clinical trials originating from the Center to ensure basic science opportunities are embedded into each, as appropriate.
Attend and actively participate in LCCC research program meetings to foster programmatic content that is inclusive of basic science concepts.
At the direction of the Cancer Center Director, represent the program during NCI site visits and annual External Advisory Board meetings.
Work collaboratively with fellow Associate Directors to co‑create a scientific community at Lineberger reflective of all components of an NCI‑designated comprehensive cancer center.
Background of Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center (LCCC) is one of the largest research organizations in the UNC system and the only public NCI‑designated comprehensive cancer center in North Carolina. It hosts 425 members, 605 staff, nine research programs, and 32 shared resources. LCCC focuses on a mission to propel cancer research for the state of North Carolina, the nation, and the globe to improve patient outcomes.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD, MD, or MD/PhD.
Relevant leadership experience.
Exceptional writing skills for grant applications as well as high‑impact peer‑reviewed publications.
Strong track record of collaborations with basic, clinical, and translational scientists.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Relevant NCI cancer center program leadership experience.
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