Service Assistant Professor - Department Of Medical Oncology

Service Assistant Professor, Chemist

The West Virginia University Cancer Institute is seeking applications for a Service Assistant Professor, Chemist non-tenure track in the department of Medical Oncology. This specialty track, non-tenure service (Research focus) faculty position (Analytical Chemistry) will help design an impactful and externally funded foundational cancer research program that will be primarily laboratory-based. This position would work closely with the Phase I clinical trial unit as well as translational scientist. This position fits under the School of Medicine's strategic priority of discovery and solving real world problems, as well as contributing to the mission of improving health and well-being of those we serve.

The Department of Medical Oncology has outstanding clinical, translational and basic science research programs with several investigator initiated clinical trials and established human tissue collection protocols. This researcher will join an established group of lung cancer researchers to develop an independent research program focused on developing novel strategies for the treatment of lung cancer. Translational research is also supported by close ties with the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, and Vaccine Development center as well as P20 Center of Biomedical Research Excellence grants in Tumor Microenvironment. Department faculty hold extramural research support from NIH, DoD, regional and national foundations, and industry.

Duties of the position include support of existing projects drug development projects and clinical trials. The researcher is expected to expand the research profile of the department by increasing research productivity through submission of publications, presentations, and grants. Further, they will enhance training for our Oncology Residents and cancer biology graduate students by providing hands on technical support, guidance for existing projects and participation in research curricula.

Qualifications Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or M.D. degree in the fields of chemistry or related STEM discipline and have five (5) or more years of post-graduate research experience. Demonstration of successful collaboration and excellent communication skills is expected and will allow the researcher to leverage existing collaborative opportunities within the Health Sciences Center and across the University campus, and to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community. Additional qualifications include plans for active research program, proven record of teaching and mentoring of students at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels, and commitment to cross-disciplinary team building. The successful applicant will possess academic credentials that merit appointment as a Research Assistant Professor.

As a land-grant institution, WVU's faculty, staff and students are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture that advances education, healthcare, and prosperity for all by providing access and opportunity; by advancing high-impact research; and by leading transformation in West Virginia and the world through local, state, and global engagement. WVU enrolls approximately 28,000 undergraduate and 5,500 graduate.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.