Associate Professor/Professor in Computational Oncology
About the role
The Scientific Computing and Imaging (SCI) Institute at the University of Utah is growing and pursuing multiple new faculty hires over the next 3 years. These hires will expand the core research expertise at the SCI Institute, further enhance its strong research reputation in scientific, information, and biomedical visualization; image and data analysis; and interdisciplinary scientific computing. A major goal is to attract new partnerships across the University and beyond. Candidates whose research expertise integrates social and technical aspects are of particular interest.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will help coordinate joint initiatives, proposals, and faculty recruitment between the SCI Institute and Huntsman Cancer Institute including the Computational Oncology Research Initiative (CORI) and other Cancer Informatics initiatives. The faculty member is expected to become a Cancer Center member, and as appropriate, may be considered for an adjunct position in the Department of Oncological Sciences.
Requirements
- Demonstrated leadership in applications to Oncology
- Research expertise integrating social and technical aspects
- Experience working in settings with students
- Strong commitment to improving access to higher education
Qualifications
- Associate or Full Professor level in an area that aligns with SCI's core research thrusts
- Advanced computing, data science, imaging, and visualization expertise
- Potential for interdisciplinary, computational oncology research leadership
Skills
- Interdisciplinary research skills
- Collaborative problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication and leadership
Benefits
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.
Schedule
This position is full-time and requires a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Contact Information
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/199202. For additional questions, please contact Chris Johnson (crj@sci.utah.edu) Search Committee Chair.