Doctoral Research Faculty - Molecular Oncology and Cellular Therapeutics

Children's Mercy KC•Kansas City, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center of Molecular Oncology and Cellular Therapeutics (MOCT) at Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) is seeking to recruit a new researcher to enhance existing strengths and/or broaden the CMRI’s capacity to fulfill its mission to improve the health and wellness of children and their families locally, nationally, and internationally. This is a junior faculty position aimed at expanding current laboratory-based research programs and collaborating with faculty members in the Division of Clinical Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant (CHOT) at the Department of Pediatrics. The goal is to develop new diagnostic and treatment options for pediatric and young adult hematology and oncology patients. The successful candidate will have expertise in basic and translational cancer research, a strong track record of academic achievement with high-impact peer-reviewed publications, and the potential to build a nationally recognized research program in pediatric oncology and/or hematology. The position requires a PhD, MD/PhD, or MD credential and at least three years of post-doctoral experience. Successful candidates will be expected to work collaboratively with faculty across Children's Mercy and national/international partner institutions. Children's Mercy serves as the Department of Pediatrics for both the University of Kansas Medical Center and the University of Missouri-Kansas City Schools of Medicine, and faculty hold appointments at one or both. Children's Mercy is a core member of the National Cancer Institute-designated University of Kansas Cancer Center and of Frontiers: The Heartland Institute for Clinical and Translational Research. The organization is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the community it serves and values kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team, and integrity. A seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment, and new employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. Medical and/or religious exemptions can be discussed with Human Resources.

Requirements

Expertise in basic and translational cancer research.
Strong track record of academic achievement evidenced by high-impact peer-reviewed publications.
Potential to build a nationally recognized research program in pediatric oncology and/or hematology.
PhD, MD/PhD or MD credential.
At least three years of post-doctoral experience.
Willingness to be vaccinated for seasonal influenza.
Willingness to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005.
Ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors.

Responsibilities

Enhance existing strengths and/or broaden the CMRI’s capacity to fulfil its mission to improve the health and wellness of children and their families locally, nationally and internationally.
Expand current laboratory-based research programs.
Collaborate with faculty members in the Division of Clinical Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant (CHOT) at the Department of Pediatrics, to develop new diagnostic and treatment options for pediatric and young adult hematology and oncology patients.
Build a nationally recognized research program in pediatric oncology and/or hematology.
Work collaboratively with faculty across Children's Mercy and national/international partner institutions.