Director UNC Blood Research Center

Director of the UNC Blood Research Center

UNC Blood Research Center (BRC) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• Department Home:
  Medicine-Hematology-411490
• Position Title:
  
  Open Rank
• Position Number:
• Vacancy
• Full-time/Part-time:
  Full-Time Permanent
• FTE: 1
• Hours per Week: 40
• Position Location:
  
  North Carolina, US
• Posting Category:
  Open Rank
• Appointment Type:
  Open Rank
• Proposed
  
  Start Date:
  
  09/01/2026

The Division of Hematology and the UNC Blood Research Center (BRC) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seek an accomplished physician-scientist to serve as Director of the UNC Blood Research Center. Candidates should be nationally recognized leaders in benign/classical hematology and eligible for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor on the tenure track.

The UNC Blood Research Center is a multidisciplinary research organization focused on basic, translational, clinical, and population-based investigation of benign hematologic disorders. The Center serves as the scientific home for benign hematology research across UNC and fosters collaboration from laboratory discovery through clinical implementation.

The successful candidate will have a strong record of scientific leadership, high-impact publications, and sustained extramural funding. Areas of interest include thrombosis and hemostasis, sickle cell disease and hemoglobinopathies, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, hematopoiesis, iron metabolism, vascular biology, gene and cell therapies, and related blood disorders.

• Developing and implementing a strategic vision for growth in basic, translational, and clinical research.
• Fostering multidisciplinary collaborations across UNC and with external partners.
• Promoting translation of scientific discoveries into diagnostics, therapeutics, and clinical trials.
• Supporting faculty development, mentoring junior investigators, and strengthening training pathways.
• Serving as Program Director of the NIH-supported T32 training program and overseeing research training initiatives.
• Leading recruitment of physician-scientists, translational investigators, and basic scientists.
• Overseeing research space, shared resources, and Center finances.
• Partnering with institutional leadership to enhance the national visibility and impact of benign hematology research at UNC.

The Director will report to the Chief of the Division of Hematology and serve as the principal advocate for benign hematology research. Academic rank, leadership responsibilities, and compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, accomplishments, and national stature.

Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and accomplishments. The successful candidate will be expected to meet UNC criteria to be appointed on the tenure track.

MD, DO or MD/PhD. Individuals should preferably be board certified in Hematology. Clinical background and training in benign hematology. Active research program with track record of external funding.

Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary research programs and mentoring investigators across career stages. A sustained record of NIH or equivalent extramural funding, experience building collaborative research initiatives, and a commitment to fostering inclusive and innovative research environments are highly desirable. Candidates should have the ability to engage in clinical activities within benign hematology and participate in educational programs for residents, fellows, graduate students, and postdoctoral trainees.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.