Assistant Professor of Cancer Biology

The successful candidate should be capable of using modern research approaches, employing model systems, and have skills to work independently as well as in collaborative groups. They will be expected to obtain external funding to support a vibrant research program, engage in mentoring undergraduate and graduate research, and effectively teach courses in their area of expertise. The faculty member is expected to actively participate in relevant regional, national, and international research communities within their disciplines. They will interact with faculty, staff, and students within and between departments, including members from the Advanced Environmental Research Institute (AERI: http://aeri.unt.edu) and the BioDiscovery Institute (BDI: http://bdi.unt.edu), contributing to a strong tradition of interdisciplinary and collaborative research. This position builds on recent hires in neurobiology, epigenetics, endocrinology, genomics, and cell biology, as well as a current search in computational biology. Additionally, the successful candidate can form collaborations with the Department of Biomedical Engineering, the College of Public Health, and the UNT Health Science Center.

Minimum Qualifications The successful candidate will have earned a doctoral degree in Biological Sciences or related field, with postdoctoral experience in some aspect of Cancer Biology or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Three (3) years postdoctoral experience in cancer biology or related field;
2. Demonstrated ability to secure external funding to support an active research program;
3. A growing record of scholarship and publication in reputable journals in the applicant’s field of study.
4. A record demonstrating excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.

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