Associate Director of Sciences or Shared Resources - Associate Professor

Position Summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Cancer Center and the Department of Physiology are expanding basic science cancer research with a focus on cancer metabolism. Senior investigators at the Associate Professor or Professor level with well‑established research programs in this area may be appointed to a leadership role as either Associate Director of Basic Sciences or Associate Director of Shared Resources.

The Associate Director of Basic Sciences will provide scientific leadership to advance and integrate basic science research within the Cancer Center, fostering collaboration across the Cancer Biology, Discovery & Developmental Therapeutics and Cancer Control programs and serving as a key advisor for programmatic grant development focusing on innovative preventative, diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

The Associate Director of Shared Resources will provide scientific leadership in current and emerging technologies, expertise, and infrastructure that support all Cancer Center research areas, including basic, clinical, and population sciences. In partnership with other Associate Directors, the AD of SRs will develop and implement the strategic vision for Shared Resources and support programmatic research initiatives, faculty mentoring, trainee and staff training, and shape recruitment and collaborative priorities across the cancer continuum.

• Senior leadership opportunity at the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center, focused on expanding basic science cancer research with an emphasis on cancer metabolism
• Open to established investigators at the Associate Professor or Professor level with strong, funded research programs
• Leadership roles available as Associate Director of Basic Sciences or Associate Director of Shared Resources
• Drive strategic direction, collaboration, and integration across basic, clinical, and population‑based cancer research programs
• Key contributor to programmatic grant development and innovative research in prevention, diagnostics, and therapeutics
• Lead development of shared research infrastructure, technologies, and resources supporting multidisciplinary research
• Play an active role in faculty mentoring, recruitment, and training of trainees and staff
• Contribute to institutional priorities, including growth of research programs and pursuit of NCI designation
• Access to a robust research environment with more than 250 scientists and six advanced shared resources

Qualified applicants must hold a PhD, MD/PhD, or MD and have a demonstrated history of securing and maintaining extramural funding, including current support in any subarea of cancer metabolism research (tumor cell, immune cell, and/or whole organism level metabolism). The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, a generous research startup, and Center programmatic development funding commensurate with the candidate’s vision and accomplishments.

Interested applicants can apply by uploading their curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing their qualifications. The posting will remain open until filled.

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students and ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, or military status.