Neuro-Oncology Researcher

Overview

The Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology (
MIC
) at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia seeks outstanding applicants in the field of Neuro‑Oncology / CNS Malignancies Research for positions at the level of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (all tenure‑eligible). Qualified applicants focusing on any area of Neuro‑Oncology / CNS Malignancies Research, including but not limited to cancer immunology, cancer signaling, cancer genomics and epigenetics, RNA science and medicine, cancer metabolism, cancer neuroscience, computational biology, and cancer therapeutics, are encouraged to apply.

We seek an extraordinary colleague who takes an integrated, cross‑disciplinary approach to their research and who can leverage the wide‑reaching and complementary expertise of our faculty.

Our highly collaborative faculty perform cutting‑edge research in the following fields:
Cancer Biology—cellular, molecular, and genetic basis of cancer initiation, progression, metastasis, and therapy;
Immunology—development and function of an intact immune system, dysregulation in disease, and targets for new immunotherapeutics and vaccines; and Microbiology—fundamental biology of bacteria, viruses, and eukaryotic pathogens, host‑microbe interactions, and targets for vaccines and therapeutics against microbial pathogens.

The successful candidate will join an exciting, well‑funded, and highly collegial research environment in the Department and throughout the University, with outstanding opportunities for collaborative research in basic, translational, clinical, and population sciences. They will receive a generous start‑up and compensation package, and will be expected to maintain an independent, productive, innovative, and extramurally funded research program, and to participate in the teaching mission of the Department.

Faculty in the Department of MIC are highly committed to mentoring early‑career faculty and trainees. The candidate will benefit from close interactions with the UVA NCI‑Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and the clinical Division of Neuro‑Oncology. The candidate will have access to outstanding graduate students supported by numerous NIH T32 Training Grant awards and institutional grants. The School of Medicine is home to several molecular and cellular research core facilities.

A Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree or equivalent is required, and evidence of outstanding postdoctoral experience or independent faculty achievements is expected.

To apply to this position visit the link:

Complete an application online and attach the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three‑page statement of research interests and accomplishments
• 300‑word statement of experiences mentoring
• Provide names, titles and contact information of three references

Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. Multiple documents can be uploaded in the box. Successful candidates will pass a criminal background check and pre‑employment health screening.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Eric Allen, Recruiter/Faculty Search Advisor, at uth9qh.

For further information regarding this position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Roger Abounader at ra6u.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.