Recruitment
Tenure-track Faculty Position
The Department of Oncological Sciences and Huntsman Cancer Institute invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position. We seek a basic cancer biologist with an interest in early translational research, a PhD or MD/PhD, and a track record of scientific excellence. Preference will be given to candidates at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Research interest is broadly defined and could include basic cellular mechanisms altered in cancer, tumor models, cancer genetics, and drug screening. Current departmental strengths include transcriptional regulation and epigenetics, animal models of gastrointestinal and breast cancers and cancer cell biology including signaling, apoptosis and metabolism. We offer strong institutional support, state-of-the-art laboratory and core facilities, a collegial and interactive research environment that fosters the development of junior faculty and robust graduate programs for training PhD and MD/PhD students.
Candidates are encouraged to apply by November 1, 2009, with their curriculum vitae, a description of research interests and accomplishments and three letters of recommendation to: Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, Attn: Recruitment Office, Room 5363, 2000 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-5550 or email hci.recruitment@hci.utah.edu
The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer: women, minority and international candidates are encouraged to apply.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
