Assistant Professor - CanBio
Core
Tenure-track research scientist establishing an independent, externally funded program on fundamental mechanisms of cancer development, progression, and therapeutic response.
Role type
Assistant Professor (Tenure-track Research Scientist)
Builds
Independent research programs, grant proposals, and high-impact publications in cancer biology.
Domain
Academic Cancer Biology / Genomic Stability
Deliverable
production ML models | research | client delivery
Required skills
DNA damage response and repair, genome stability, DNA replication, telomere biology, chromatin biology, epigenetics, gene regulation, grant writing, mentoring students and postdocs, animal model generation and maintenance, experimental design and execution, data interpretation for publication.
Preferred skills
Managing collaborative research projects, advanced animal research experience, biochemical knowledge, expert knowledge in DNA integrity research.
Technologies
None explicitly listed beyond general lab techniques.
Responsibilities
Design and perform research on cancer mechanisms; interpret experimental results for publications and grants; perform routine animal maintenance, surgery, and model generation; assist with and develop grant proposals and manuscripts; train and mentor students and postdoctoral fellows; present research at seminars and scientific meetings; interact with cancer center donors and affiliates; maintain compliance with IACUC and biosafety protocols.
Seniority
Assistant Professor (Tenure-track, early-career independent researcher)