Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor (DOQ)

About the role

Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) and the Department of Dermatology at the University of Utah are seeking a productive, collaborative, and innovative faculty member to join a multidisciplinary team devoted to melanoma. The successful candidate will be appointed as a full‑time Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Dermatology on the tenure track and as an Investigator at HCI. The position seeks an exceptional investigator whose research expertise complements ongoing areas of excellence in melanoma genetics, pre‑clinical models of melanoma in mouse (GEMMs and PDXs) and zebrafish, mechanisms and biomarkers of drug sensitivity/resistance, chemoprevention and clinical trials for melanoma, and risk assessment and communication. HCI is an NCI‑designated comprehensive cancer center, a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, with two dedicated cancer research buildings and a 100‑bed cancer specialty hospital. The melanoma disease‑oriented research team (MDOT) is one of nine research teams supported by HCI that is actively involved in collaborative translational cancer research and clinical trial development.

Responsibilities

• Develop an externally‑funded melanoma research program.
• Participate in weekly treatment planning and research conferences.
• Engage in collaborative research efforts with members of the melanoma disease‑oriented research team (MDOT).

Requirements

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD.

Qualifications

• For appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level: excellent record of basic, translational, or clinical research achievement in melanoma, including peer‑reviewed funding.
• For appointment at the Assistant Professor level: excellent record of achievement as a trainee and strong potential for future success in melanoma research.
• Preferred focus on melanoma immunology or immune checkpoint‑directed therapy (candidates in all areas of melanoma research are strongly encouraged).
• Commitment to fostering a culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust.
• Experience working with students and a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.