Academic Faculty (Tenure Track) - Cancer Oncology

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Wake Forest, NC

About The Position

The new Division of Research and Clinical Translation in Imaging (DIRECT‑I) in the Department of Radiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is building a strong translational imaging program in cancer biology/oncology to accelerate progress across the full cancer continuum, from mechanism to target discover to quantitative biomarker to first‑in‑human impact. The vision of DIRECT‑I is to build scalable imaging research programs, supported by state‑of‑the‑art imaging, novel radiopharmaceuticals, advanced quantitative analytics, and AI‑enabled informatics to improve clinically-deployable diagnostics, theranostics, and therapeutics. The division is recruiting at the level of Assistant and Associate Professor (tenure-track) in oncology/cancer‑biology. We seek investigators who use imaging as a core engine to investigate mechanisms, enable target discovery, and translate biomarkers and therapeutics to clinical trials. Areas of emphasis include: immuno‑oncology and the tumor microenvironment, cancer metabolism, metastatic mechanisms, drug discovery, AI-informatics, and cross‑cancer applicability. Imaging platforms include theranostics, PET/SPECT, MRI/CT, optical/ultrasound, with a strong preference for programs that span basic discovery to translational validation and clinical implementation. Candidates should have an interest in collaborations and cross-disciplinary team and translational science across the enterprise. In addition to the other Radiology faculty, the candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with faculty across multiple programs, including Biomedical Engineering, Translational Neuroscience, Center for Precision Medicine, Aging, Tobacco Center, Diabetes, Neurology, and Redox Biology.

Requirements

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD (or equivalent)
Independent or emerging research program in cancer biology/oncology imaging with strong mechanistic grounding
Track record of peer‑reviewed publications and evidence of extramural funding potential (independent funding/K awards desirable, all qualified candidates considered)
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across basic, translational, and clinical teams
Strong commitment to mentoring, training, and teaching

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program