Brain Tumor Science Faculty Position--Associate or Assistant Professor-Dept. of Neurosurgery - Salt Lake City, United States - University of Utah

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Position/Rank Associate or Assistant Professor depending on qualifications Department Neurosurgery City Salt Lake City, UT Track Tenure Track New Position to Begin Details

Brain Tumor Basic Science Faculty Position in the Department of Neurosurgery

And Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah

An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Department of Neurosurgery and the Huntsman Cancer Institute are seeking an exceptional Basic Science/Early Translational candidate with a focused interest in brain tumors to join our Faculty at the Assistant or Associate Professor level (tenure track).

The selected individual will be an accomplished academic with a track record of significant research funding, and with a history of successful collaboration.

Their scientific program will be housed within HCI, and will provide the opportunity to conduct collaborative work among the neuro-oncology community at HCI and the University of Utah, in concert with the clinician scientists within the large department of Neurosurgery.

These combined entities offer a robust research environment, and the candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to national and international collaborative research and to initiate and help facilitate in interdisciplinary projects within our Center for Neurologic Cancers.

The Center for Neurologic Cancers is part of the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center, which is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), supporting and fostering a vibrant research enterprise in a highly collegial environment.

HCI has a strong history of academic achievement and impact as well as a commitment to excellence in patient care, research, teaching and service.

HCI is undergoing a major expansion which includes new research and clinical buildings.

We are seeking a junior or mid-career investigator with innovative basic or translational cancer biology programs that emphasize mechanistic approaches to the understanding and treatment of primary and/or metastatic brain tumors.

Areas of interest include signal transduction, stem cells, gene regulation/transcription, chromatin/epigenetics, genome stability/DNA repair, cancer metabolism, cancer genetics, metastasis, tumor immunology, pediatric/youth cancers, target validation, drug discovery/validation, epigenetics & gene expression, DNA damage & repair, cancer initiating cells, and mechanisms of therapy resistance.

HCI and the University Health Sciences Center provide access to state-of-the-art equipment and services through exceptional Core Facilities (see ) that enhance both discovery and translational science.

HCI also offers state-of-the-art laboratories, including a new 225,000 sq. ft. research building which doubles its research space, and opened summer 2017. The University of Utah offers robust graduate programs for training PhD and MD/PhD students. For more information about HCI, visit

Applicants for Assistant Professor are expected to hold a PhD or MD/PhD (or equivalent), have received appropriate postdoctoral training and to have a track record of research impact and productivity.

Applicants at the Associate Professor level should additionally have a proven record of independent funding and innovative research. HCI particularly encourages and welcomes applications from physician-scientists.

Highly competitive recruitment packages are available, with appointment and rank in the department of Neurosurgery at the University of Utah, and coupled appointment as an HCI Investigator.

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter containing a description of professional experience (including scientific accomplishments, leadership responsibilities (for senior candidates) and 3 references), and a 3 page research plan.

Applications accepted continuously, with evaluation application review beginning immediately, until position is filled.

To apply online, please visit the following link:
For further information please contact HCI Recruitment Office at:

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Special Instructions for Candidates Open Date 01/19/2021 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Requisition Number PRN02566F Type Faculty

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a PhD or a MD/PhD degree and a demonstrated record of accomplishment as an investigator in innovative basic or translational cancer biology programs that emphasize mechanistic approaches to the understanding and treatment of primary and/or metastatic brain tumors?

(Open Ended Question)

• One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-21- Member Copy 4) - Veteran Only - Call
• Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call after submission