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Scientist or Physician-Scientist, Lung Cancer Research Program

Chicago, USFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-09

Core

Lead independent research in fundamental cancer biology and translational oncology, focusing on lung cancer mechanisms and therapeutic strategies.

Role type

Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor (Scientist or Physician-Scientist)

Builds

Novel therapeutic strategies and research programs for lung cancer

Domain

Oncology / Cancer Biology / Translational Medicine

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Independent investigation, originality, scientific accomplishment, grant writing, experimental design

Preferred skills

Prior lung cancer research experience, clinical oncology background, external funding record

Technologies

Genomic and molecular technologies

Responsibilities

Conduct independent research, develop research vision, collaborate with clinical oncologists and laboratory scientists

Seniority

Senior, tenure-track faculty