Co-Program Leader, Cancer Biology Research Program- School of Medicine

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conceiving and formulating the overall theme and specific aims of the CCSG program based on leading edge areas of cancer research.
• Governing the program by leading its members with common scientific interests to collaborate towards reducing to practice the different program aims.
• Organizing new member orientation and mentorship of junior faculty members, suggesting senior member mentors, and steering new members to pilot project and other funding mechanisms to assure viability as independent researchers.
• Participating in strategic planning and recruitment activities for Massey through Executive and Governance Committees.
• Promoting and coordinating initiatives to foster and facilitate intra and inter-programmatic collaboration, especially across disciplines.
• Promoting research educational activities that include such activities as Center-wide symposia, retreats, poster sessions, training programs, and standard and special courses in the various schools of the institution.
• Reviewing and interviewing potential program members to understand their area of cancer research and identify potential collaborations, as part of the application process for Cancer Center membership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Academic appointment with tenure, or tenure-track position at the level of Associate or full Professor
• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD (or equivalent)
• Extensive cancer relevant research experience
• Proven extramural funding track record, with active NCI funding (or equivalent)
• Extensive publication experience
• Proven trainee and faculty mentorship skills
• Experience in, and coordination of, collaborative grants and managing trans-disciplinary research
• Experience with MPI, P01 and/or SPORE grant applications
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Salary Range

Commensurate

Benefits

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

Contact Information

Contact Name: Trey Ashman
Contact Email: ashmang@vcu.edu