Faculty Positions in and Translational Cancer Research
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Winston-Salem, NC
FULL-TIME
Posted Sep 22, 2026
80K–120K a year
Job Description
Position: Faculty Positions in Basic and Translational Cancer Research
Faculty Positions in Basic and Translational Cancer Research
The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, in collaboration with departments in the School of Medicine and across the entire University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is seeking outstanding candidates for faculty positions at all ranks in basic and translational cancer research. This broad-based recruitment seeks several creative scientists in fundamental molecular, cellular and computational areas applicable to cancer etiology, progression, metastasis and therapy.
Female candidates and candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. Areas of interest include understanding of the role of microbiome and cancer, animal models, signaling, systems biology, cancer genetics/genomics/epigenetics, tumor virology, cancer immunology, development of therapeutics and biologics, and gene editing.
Applicants should have a strong record of recent accomplishments as a postdoctoral fellow or sustained productivity as an established faculty member. Appointment and rank in an academic department will be determined by the applicant’s qualifications. We encourage all applications to be submitted by December 15th, 2024.
Areas of Interest
• Microbiome and cancer
• Animal models
• Signaling
• Systems biology
• Cancer genetics, genomics, epigenetics
• Tumor virology
• Cancer immunology
• Therapeutics and biologics development
• Gene editing
Qualifications
• Doctoral degree with postdoctoral research experience (preferred).
• Strong record of recent accomplishments or sustained productivity as an established faculty.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Required Documents
• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• Research Statement
• List of References
Optional Documents
• Other Document
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
• * What is your highest degree and what field is it in?
(Open Ended Question)
Department Contact:
Briana Marini, Human Resources Team Lead, .edu
Faculty Positions in Basic and Translational Cancer Research
The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, in collaboration with departments in the School of Medicine and across the entire University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is seeking outstanding candidates for faculty positions at all ranks in basic and translational cancer research. This broad-based recruitment seeks several creative scientists in fundamental molecular, cellular and computational areas applicable to cancer etiology, progression, metastasis and therapy.
Female candidates and candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. Areas of interest include understanding of the role of microbiome and cancer, animal models, signaling, systems biology, cancer genetics/genomics/epigenetics, tumor virology, cancer immunology, development of therapeutics and biologics, and gene editing.
Applicants should have a strong record of recent accomplishments as a postdoctoral fellow or sustained productivity as an established faculty member. Appointment and rank in an academic department will be determined by the applicant’s qualifications. We encourage all applications to be submitted by December 15th, 2024.
Areas of Interest
• Microbiome and cancer
• Animal models
• Signaling
• Systems biology
• Cancer genetics, genomics, epigenetics
• Tumor virology
• Cancer immunology
• Therapeutics and biologics development
• Gene editing
Qualifications
• Doctoral degree with postdoctoral research experience (preferred).
• Strong record of recent accomplishments or sustained productivity as an established faculty.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Required Documents
• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• Research Statement
• List of References
Optional Documents
• Other Document
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
• * What is your highest degree and what field is it in?
(Open Ended Question)
Department Contact:
Briana Marini, Human Resources Team Lead, .edu
Additional Details
- City
- Winston-Salem
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- US
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