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The University of Chicago\'s Biological Sciences Division (BSD) and the
University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC) seek
applications for assistant professorships. Appointment will be in an
appropriate basic or clinical department and focus on basic or
translational cancer research. Foci may include: cancer biology,
immunology, cellular therapy, epigenetics, metabolism, immunometabolism,
medicinal chemistry, target discovery or other cancer related strategic
areas of importance.
The appointee will interact with other faculty to expand the Cancer
Center and the Department\'s research portfolio.
The UCCCC delivers outstanding patient care, conducts world-renowned
research, and provides exemplary undergraduate, graduate, medical, and
postgraduate education. The UCCCC received NCI designation in 1974 and
designation as a comprehensive cancer center in 2008; its mission is to
elucidate the determinants of cancer, to develop cures for cancer, and
to prevent cancer through research, clinical care, education, and
community engagement. Members of the UCCCC collaborate widely across the
BSD, with other Divisions, Schools, and Institutes at the University of
Chicago, and with researchers at Argonne National Laboratory and the
Marine Biological Laboratory.
Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must hold a
doctoral degree or equivalent.
To be considered, those interested must apply through the University of
Chicago\'s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to
accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/115591. Applicants must
upload a cover letter that can include relevant experience, CV including
a bibliography, contact information for three references, and a research
statement that outlines research goals and highlights up to three
selected publications. Review of complete applications will continue
until the position is filled.
For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit
http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp .