Position descriptionOutstanding Investigators in Cancer Biology at UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
The David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) at UCLA, in collaboration with the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer (JCCC), is seeking to recruit outstanding investigators in the broad area of cancer biology to a tenure-track/tenured, full-time-equivalent, state-funded faculty position at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and/or Full Professor level. The JCCC is a matrix NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center that draws members from a broad range of departments in the health sciences schools including the DGSOM, the Schools of Public Health, Nursing, Dentistry as well as numerous departments in the basic sciences, life sciences, and other parts of the University. There are unique opportunities for collaborative basic, translational, clinical, and population science research.
The JCCC and DGSOM partnership fosters a highly collaborative research community that promotes innovative and cutting-edge research.
We are seeking independent, cutting-edge and collaborative scientists with a PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree. Expertise in a broad range of cancer-focused areas is welcome, including but not limited to: cancer genetics, epigenetics, computational and bioengineering approaches, metabolism, signaling, tumor evolution, heterogeneity, immunotherapy, metastasis, mechanisms of emerging therapeutics and resistance, RNA biology in cancer and tumor microenvironment. Candidates must have a proven track record of scientific discovery in basic and/or translational cancer research. The primary DGSOM department in which the candidate's faculty appointment will reside will be determined based on a mutually agreed upon assessment of fit.
Candidates are particularly sought who have the following:
• A strong peer-reviewed publication record.
• Success moving scientific discovery into new research directions.
• A collaborative style that fosters and supports teamwork and innovation.
• A significant mentorship record/commitment to mentorship
The DGSOM and JCCC encourage candidates to apply who have experience in and who have demonstrated commitment to training the next generation of cancer researchers and physician-researchers.
Applicants are asked to submit their Cover Letter, CV, mission statement, and Statement of Research. An optional Statement of Teaching may also be submitted. Applicants are additionally asked to provide 3-5 names and contact information for professional references via the online system.
Apply online at ([Welcome - UCLA Academic RECRUIT] for JPF11316
Qualifications Basic qualifications PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree
Additional qualifications Candidate must have a career publication record/recent publication history and external peer-review funding record appropriate for their current career level.
One first or last author publication (including co-first or last author).
Candidate is expected to have an impactful and/or novel research to date as appropriate for their current career level and the potential for future/sustained impact of their research.
Candidate research must be relevant to cancer biology.
Preferred qualifications • A strong peer-reviewed publication record.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• An interest/passion for mentoring.
• A collaborative style that fosters and supports teamwork and innovation.
Application RequirementsDocument requirements - Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter - Please provide a cover letter.
- Statement of Research (Optional)
- Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
- UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.
The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:
Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles
Expand our reach as a global university
Enhance our research and creative activities
Elevate how we teach
Become a more effective institution
Prompt for candidates for recruitment:
Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service - Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Reference requirements- 3-5 letters of reference required
Applicants are additionally asked to provide 3-5 names and contact information for professional references via the online system. The administrator will request confidential letters from the references of those applicants who are under serious consideration.
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11316
Help contact: mflamer@mednet.ucla.edu
Job location Los Angeles, CA
