Assistant Professor – Dept. of Cancer Biology and Pharmacology

Assistant Professor – Tenure Track – Dept. of Cancer Biology and Pharmacology

Description:

The Department of Cancer Biology and Pharmacology of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP) is now inviting applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor level positions to expand its research programs in cancer biology and in neuroscience. Early career investigators with outstanding training and a strong track record of scholarly productivity in cancer research or neuroscience, with an uncompromised commitment to a culture that is conducive to collaborative interdisciplinary research and to the promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion, and a genuine interest in contributing to the educational mission of the medical school are highly encouraged to apply.?Special interest will be given to candidates who in addition to a solid track record of scholarly work in cancer or neuroscience will have training in bioinformatics and/or immunology. The selected candidate will be expected to develop a vibrant and highly interactive research program, to aggressively seek federal funding, and to teach our medical students.

UICOMP is one of the regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine and is part of a 900-bed hospital district containing two major hospital systems as well as the medical school. UICOMP’s educational programs include 260 medical students over four years and 25 post-graduate programs with over 300 residents and fellows.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M., M.D./Ph.D. or D.V.M./Ph.D in basic/translational research in a field of health science and/or computer science or computational biology, with at least 3 years of postdoctoral training in cancer research, neuroscience, bioinformatics, computational biology, or systems biology, and a solid record of scholarly productivity, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, fellowship and grant awards, and participation in national and international conferences.

Job Duties:

Administrative Duties

• In partnership with the Chair of the Department of Cancer Biology and Pharmacology, develop a comprehensive strategy for funding, and sustained growth of a stellar research program in cancer research, neuroscience and/or bioinformatics and systems biology.
• In partnership with the department business manager, manage and oversee the financial aspects of their research program.
• Seek intellectually synergistic interdisciplinary collaborations within the department and across campus.
• Embrace a culture of collaboration and kinship that is conducive to overall success of all faculty in the department.
• Serve on appropriate administrative committees at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
• Seek to contribute to the advancement of the DEI mission of our college.
• Perform other duties as assigned, and appropriate to the advancement of the department’s mission.

Research Duties:

• Develop a vibrant and interactive research program in cancer or neuroscience.
• Organize, direct, conduct and collaborate in a research program that complements and enhances ongoing research at UICOMP.
• Aggressively seek federal funding.

Teaching Duties

• Participate in the education and research training of medical students, residents, and postdoctoral fellows.
• Participate in the Research Seminar Series and in the Research Forum Discussion of the Department of Cancer Biology and Pharmacology.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to medical students as assigned.
• Serve on appropriate educational committees at the College of Medicine.

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Minimum Qualifications

• PhD, MD, DVM, MD/PhD, or DVM/PhD in basic/translational research in a field of health science and/or computer science or computational biology.
• At least 3 years of postdoctoral training in cancer research, neuroscience, bioinformatics, computational biology, or systems biology.
• Documented training and experience in cancer research or neuroscience.
• Solid record of scholarly productivity, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, fellowship and grant awards, and participation in national and international conferences.

For fullest consideration, please submit your application by August 22, 2022. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, the names, and contact information of three references, summary of research contributions, a research plan and statements of teaching goals, and of commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit?Required Employment Notices and Posters?at?https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705?to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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