Translational Researcher (F68790) / Dept of Peds, School of Medicine - Virginia Commonwealth University

Mission or Goal of Unit: TheChildren’s Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University hascommitted itself to transforming the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Divisioninto a model academic unit devoted to excellence in clinical care, teaching,and clinical, translational, and basic research.

The mission of the Massey Cancer Center is toserve as a comprehensive center of excellence in cancer research, preventionand control, patient care, education and health equity. Our guiding principlesare to make important discoveries about cancer and to translate thesediscoveries rapidly into better prevention, detection, treatment and control ofcancer to equitably enhance the quality of life of all individualsaffected by cancer.

Chief Purpose of this position: The Massey Cancer Center (NCI Designated) andDepartment of Pediatrics / Pediatric Oncology Division (USNWR Best CancerPrograms) are recruiting an Assistant/Associate Professor level. This position may be considered for tenure eligible or tenured positionbased on candidates qualifications. The chief purpose of this position is to support ourmission to conduct meaningful research in pediatric oncology (i.e., Leukemia/Lymphoma, Sarcomas, Brain Tumors, Developmental Therapeutics or other area ofrelevance) and will be built on strengths and priorities of the School ofMedicine, the Massey Cancer Center, and the Department of Pediatrics.

Position Responsibilities:

Teaching: Assist in the mentoring ofpre- and post-doctoral students and coordinate with the department’seducational mission of training medical students. The translationalresearcher will help mentor existing faculty with future grant support andpublications.

Research: Contribute to VCU’s nationalreputation through research and scholarship (extramural funding, high qualitypublications, citations, and national recognition as through honorific awardsand committee leadership) and maintain active involvement in appropriatenational or international organizations and bodies.  Publish in peer-reviewed journals and submitgrant applications for extramural funding in the field of Pediatric Oncology.

Service: Serve on departmental,College, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in aprofessional capacity in their field, e.g., reviewer, conference organizer,etc.

Required Qualifications: 

• PhD or MD/PhD in the field of pediatrics (e.g. brain tumors, sarcoma, or leukemia)
• Assistant or Associate Professor; Academic appointment with tenure, or tenure-track based on candidates qualifications 
• The Associate Professor level applicants should have outstanding publication records and extra-mural support
• The Assistant Professor level position requires a strong publication record and post-doctoral experience with the potential for, or evidence of, the ability to secure funding
• Extensive cancer relevant research experience
• A distinguished record of scientific achievement evidenced by both publications and a strong track record of extramural peer-reviewed research funding
• Proven trainee and faculty mentorship skills
• Experience in, and coordination of, collaborative grants and managing trans-disciplinary research
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Open
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:SOM / Peds

Salary: Commensurate

ORP eligible: Yes

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Jewel Jefferson
Contact Email: jewel.jefferson@vcuhealth.org
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