UNIV- Open Rank- Neuro Oncology Faculty- Department of Neuroscience
About The Position
The Department of Neuroscience and the Hollings Cancer Center (HCC) at the Medical University of South Carolina invite applications for a tenure-track faculty member at any rank in neuro-oncology. The search is part of a multi-year plan to expand neuroscience and cancer research at MUSC. The university is particularly interested in candidates using cutting-edge technologies and approaches to understand, detect, or treat cancers of the nervous system—especially glioblastoma—as well as candidates investigating brain mechanisms and novel therapeutics related to cancer and cancer risk. Candidates should have a PhD and/or MD with appropriate research expertise, an outstanding record of high-quality publications, strong potential to secure extramural research funding, and a clear commitment to collaboration in a welcoming community. Successful candidates will join an expanding neuro-oncology research program spanning the Department of Neuroscience and HCC and receive a competitive start-up package. The Neuroscience Department ranks among the top 20 in NIH awards and is committed to faculty mentoring and collegiality. HCC is an NCI-designated cancer center with more than 140 research investigators working in areas including immunotherapies, cancer biology, cancer prevention, detection and control, and development of cancer therapeutics. HCC also has its own CAR-T cell therapy program. The department and center have multiple NIH T32 training grants and shared core resources. Candidates can draw on these resources in a supportive academic environment as they build and expand their research programs. MUSC is located in Charleston, South Carolina. Applicants should submit a CV, a one-page letter of interest, a three-page statement of research focus, and contact information for three professional references to Kristen Mulholland. Applicants should reference “Neuro-oncology search” in the subject line.
Requirements
- PhD and/or MD, or equivalent, with appropriate research expertise.
- Outstanding record of high-quality publications.
- Strong potential to secure extramural research funding.
- Clear commitment to collaboration in a welcoming community.
- Submit a CV, a one-page letter of interest, a three-page statement of research focus, and contact information for three professional references.
Benefits
- Competitive start-up package
- Access to shared core resources and a supportive academic research environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
