Director UNC Blood Research Center

Director of the UNC Blood Research Center

Full‑time position located in North Carolina, US, with a proposed start date of 09/01/2026.

The Division of Hematology and the UNC Blood Research Center (BRC) 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.

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for growth in basic, translational, and clinical research.
• Foster multidisciplinary collaborations across UNC and with external partners.
• Promote translation of scientific discoveries into diagnostics, therapeutics, and clinical trials.
• Support faculty development, mentor junior investigators, and strengthen training pathways.
• Serve as Program Director of the NIH‑supported T32 training program and oversee research training initiatives.
• Lead recruitment of physician‑scientists, translational investigators, and basic scientists.
• Oversee research space, shared resources, and Center finances.
• Partner with institutional leadership to enhance the national visibility and impact of benign hematology research at UNC.

MD, DO, or MD/PhD. Preference for board certification in Hematology. Clinical background and training in benign hematology with an active research program and a track record of external funding.

• Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary research programs and mentoring investigators across career stages.
• Strong record of NIH or equivalent extramural funding and experience building collaborative research initiatives.
• Commitment to fostering inclusive and innovative research environments.
• 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.