Outstanding Faculty Investigators in Cancer Biology (Asst/Assoc/Full Professor)

Outstanding Investigators in Cancer Biology at UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

The David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) at UCLA, in collaboration with the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer (JCCC), is seeking to recruit outstanding investigators in the broad area of cancer biology to a tenure-track/tenured, full-time-equivalent, state-funded faculty position at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and/or Full Professor level. The JCCC is a matrix NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center that draws members from a broad range of departments in the health sciences schools including the DGSOM, the Schools of Public Health, Nursing, Dentistry as well as numerous departments in the basic sciences, life sciences, and other parts of the University. There are unique opportunities for collaborative basic, translational, clinical, and population science research.

The JCCC and DGSOM partnership fosters a highly collaborative research community that promotes innovative and cutting-edge research.

We are seeking independent, cutting-edge and collaborative scientists with a PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree. Expertise in a broad range of cancer-focused areas is welcome, including but not limited to: cancer genetics, epigenetics, computational and bioengineering approaches, metabolism, signaling, tumor evolution, heterogeneity, immunotherapy, metastasis, mechanisms of emerging therapeutics and resistance, RNA biology in cancer and tumor microenvironment. Candidates must have a proven track record of scientific discovery in basic and/or translational cancer research. The primary DGSOM department in which the candidate's faculty appointment will reside will be determined based on a mutually agreed upon assessment of fit.

Candidates are particularly sought who have the following:

* A strong peer-reviewed publication record.

* Success moving scientific discovery into new research directions.

* A collaborative style that fosters and supports teamwork and innovation.

* A significant mentorship record/commitment to mentorship

The DGSOM and JCCC encourage candidates to apply who have experience in and who have demonstrated commitment to training the next generation of cancer researchers and physician-researchers.

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PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree

Candidate must have a career publication record/recent publication history and external peer-review funding record appropriate for their current career level.

One first or last author publication (including co-first or last author).

Candidate is expected to have an impactful and/or novel research to date as appropriate for their current career level and the potential for future/sustained impact of their research.

Candidate research must be relevant to cancer biology.

* A strong peer-reviewed publication record.

* A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

* An interest/passion for mentoring.

* A collaborative style that fosters and supports teamwork and innovation.

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Applicants are additionally asked to provide 3-5 names and contact information for professional references via the online system. The administrator will request confidential letters from the references of those applicants who are under serious consideration.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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