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

Outstanding Investigators in Cancer Biology

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.

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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Applicants are asked to submit their Cover Letter, CV, mission statement, and Statement of Research. An optional Statement of Teaching may also be submitted. Applicants are additionally asked to provide 3-5 names and contact information for professional references via the online system.