What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Researcher-Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center SOM (F66620) position at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)?
Mission or Goal of Unit: Join
Our Team to Lead Groundbreaking Discoveries in Lung Cancer Research! Chief Purpose of this position: Massey is seeking a highly motivated non-tenure-track Faculty
Researcher, Assistant or Associate Professor, to join Dr. Robert Winn's
(Director of the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center) laboratory. The
selected
candidate will engage in dynamic, interdisciplinary research projects
centered on
signaling pathways in cancer. As part of Dr. Winn's
laboratory, the candidate is expected to work effectively with the lab team and
various collaborators. Responsibilities also include submitting manuscripts to high-impact
journals and applying for peer-reviewed extramural funding. Position Responsibilities: - Research: Undertake cancer research
activities that are aligned with Massey’s vision and mission. Submit and obtain
peer-reviewed grants, preferably NCI R-type independent and U-type team science
grants. - Publish manuscripts in high impact journals. Work closely with Dr. Winn
to harness the considerable intellectual talent and scientific resources of VCU
and Massey and focus them on solving the nation’s cancer problem. Required Qualifications: - PhD, MD, or PhD/MD and a minimum of 6 years extensive experience in cancer molecular biology, cancer cell biology, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in basic molecular biology. Employees
working in or with VCUHealth in any capacity will be required to comply with
all relevant health system policies and procedures, including the health
system's vaccination requirements ORP Eligible: Yes
Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center fosters a vibrant
community of researchers, students, and faculty committed to advancing cancer
research, with a focus on understanding the signaling mechanisms involved in
cancer development and future therapies.
As a member of Massey, the candidate will engage
in cancer research aligned with Massey’s mission: to enhance the lives of all
Virginians through cutting-edge cancer care focused on patient-centered
prevention and treatment, innovative research, community involvement, and
education and training of future researchers and healthcare professionals. Massey’s
vision is to become a leading, community-focused cancer center, advancing
cancer health equity and ensuring optimal health outcomes for all
- Teaching
and Mentoring: Train and mentor graduate students seeking M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.
- Service: Serve as member of
departmental as well as university wide service committees.
- Experience with in vitro assays and in vivo animal models as they relate to cancer biological mechanisms and drug discovery.
- Ability to maintain detailed documentation through electronic and notebook means.
- Demonstrated creativity, high motivation, solid communication skills, and experience in writing progress reports and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications.
- Extensive publication record.
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary fields.
- Demonstrated
experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student
environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
- Experience in lung cancer research – ideal, but not required.
- Experience working in a matrix environment within academic medicine.
- Proven success in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven trainee and faculty mentorship skills.
- Experience working closely with chemists, structural biologists, and clinical researchers.
Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent: 100%
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:
Massey Cancer Center
Salary: Commensurate
ORP Eligible: Yes
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Trey Ashman
Contact Email: ashmang@vcu.edu
