Faculty Position in Cancer Biology, Department of Oncological Sciences

The Department of Oncological Sciences and Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. We seek an outstanding cancer researcher who will complement and extend existing strengths in the Department. HCI provides an outstanding environment, with state-of-the-art facilities, excellent shared resources, access to clinical samples for research, and NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation in a collegial and collaborative Department culture.

We seek an outstanding scientist centered on cancer biology and/or data science programs that address fundamental questions in cancer. Candidates should lead innovative cancer-focused programs in areas such as hematologic and solid tumors, including children’s and hormone-driven cancers or melanoma, tumor cell microenvironment, metastasis, signaling, metabolism, structural biology, or therapeutics. Candidates’ research programs should apply modern and innovative cancer research approaches, such as genetically engineered and patient-derived cancer models, genomics, data science, and/or artificial intelligence approaches to the above-mentioned areas.

Applicants for Assistant Professor are expected to hold a PhD or MD/PhD (or equivalent), to have excelled in their postdoctoral training, and to have a track record of impact and research productivity.

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter containing a description of professional experience (including scientific accomplishments, leadership responsibilities, and 3 references), and a 3-page research plan. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Candidates are encouraged to apply by November 30, 2026.