ACD PHYSICAL AND QUANTITATIVE SCIENCES

About the role

The Associate Center Director (ACD) and Division Chief of Physical & Quantitative Sciences at Moffitt Cancer Center (Moffitt) is a newly-reimagined, senior academic leadership role responsible for driving center-wide, transformative research innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, mathematical oncology, bioengineering, biostatistics, and bioinformatics in oncology.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision, scientific leadership, and administrative oversight for the Division across multiple disciplines within the Departments of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics (Bio2), Bioengineering, Integrated Mathematical Oncology (IMO), and Machine Learning (ML).
• Foster collaborations across research and clinical faculty and senior administration to grow in-house expertise, research infrastructure, and team science partnerships that advance innovative approaches to advance cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Partner with other ACDs (Basic, Clinical, Population, and Translational Sciences; Community Outreach & Engagement; Shared Resource Management; Research Education & Training; Administration) in advising the Cancer Center Director on setting research priorities and scientific vision as a member of the Research Executive Committee (REX).
• Maintain top-tier active research programs that are principally funded by extramural grants; publish original reports in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals; contribute local, national/international service to professional societies and committees/study sections/advisory boards; and provide teaching and mentoring of faculty, staff, fellows, and graduate students.
• Provide high-level strategic leadership and administrative direction for academic research that is focused on quantitative, computational, bioengineering, artificial intelligence, and machine learning scientific initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate the four academic departments in the Division, including appointment of Chairs and Vice Chairs; oversee the Division Appointment, Promotion & Tenure (APT) Committee; establish search committees for faculty recruitment; and conduct annual reviews of space for faculty needs.
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership in research strategic planning and evaluation. As supervisor of the Assistant Center Director of Research Informatics, oversee research informatics.
• Foster dissemination of scientific findings that have a high impact on the community, Moffitt's catchment area, and beyond.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Systems biology, bioengineering, biomathematics, biostatistics, bioinformatics, machine learning, AI, quantitative sciences, computer science, or a related field. May be a PhD, MD/PhD, DrPH or other doctoral-level position.
• Minimum Experience Required: Terminal degree in a field of specialization. Faculty appointment in an academic institution who has achieved the rank of at least an Associate Member/Associate Professor is required. A minimum of 8 years in academic rank, with at least 5 years of leadership experience at a Cancer Center or university setting is required. Track record as a peer review-funded scientist is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Skills/Specialized Training Required: Leadership experience in quantitative, computational, bioengineering and/or systems biology oncologic sciences within an academic or research setting. Strong track record of collaborative research, scientific rigor, and contributions to multidisciplinary cancer research. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to provide strategic direction and manage complex research support services. Proven exceptional leadership and mentorship skills for research programs, faculty, trainees, and staff. Ability to collaborate at a senior level with other ACDs, vice presidents, senior directors, directors, and managers. Strategic thinker who can identify research gaps and anticipate research directions and opportunities. Demonstrated ability to understand, advance, and support catchment area-related activities.

Skills

• Strategic thinker who can identify research gaps and anticipate research directions and opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, advance, and support catchment area-related activities.

Benefits

Moffitt Cancer Center offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.

Pay

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a salary range reflecting the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.