Research Faculty - Translational & Immuno-Oncology Faculty Position/Drug Discovery

Duties & Responsibilities

Teaching
The faculty member shares a deep commitment to effective instruction, creation of innovative courses and mentoring of students in research, outreach and professional development. They demonstrate leadership in developing techniques designed to meet the needs of differing learning styles and intellectual interests, especially in the context of interdisciplinary research interests that complement the program. The faculty member will contribute to the teaching mission and will be engaged in training of students and faculty and will deliver lectures, contribute to course development and implementation in the identified department. In addition, the faculty member will mentor capstone projects of master-level students and supervise dissertation research.

Research
Contribute to VCU’s national reputation through research and scholarship (extramural funding, high quality publications, citations, and national recognition through honorific awards and committee leadership) and maintain active involvement in appropriate national or international organizations and bodies. Publish in peer-reviewed journals and submit grant applications for extramural funding in the field of translational oncology, immuno-oncology, and/or drug discovery including medicinal chemistry and structural biology. It is expected that the faculty member will establish and maintain a vigorous, extramurally funded research laboratory. The faculty member is expected to direct the research lab and comply with all regulatory requirements. They supervise laboratory personnel, write and submit multiple grant applications during the course of the academic year; write and publish multiple manuscripts during the course of an academic year. They serve as a PI on peer-reviewed grants and are responsible for complying with all institution and sponsors terms and conditions for grant funding. The member will participate in Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center Core Grant application preparation as needed, this includes providing updates on active research, grants and publications. They participate and engage with other members of the Massey Cancer Center in cancer center activities and in collaborative research projects.

Service
Faculty members will serve on Departmental, College, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field (e.g., reviewer, conference organizer, etc.).

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
  PhD, MD, or MD/PhD degree basic, translational, or clinical sciences
  Extensive cancer relevant research experience
  Proven extramural funding track record
  Extensive publication experience
  Proven trainee and faculty mentorship skills
  Track record working in multi-disciplinary fields
  Experience in, and coordination of, collaborative grants and managing trans-disciplinary research
  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
• Preferred Qualifications
  Experience working in a matrix environment within academic medicine
  Proven success in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams

Contact Information

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