Description

The University of Vermont Cancer Center and the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics in the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont seeks a full time, Tenure pathway faculty member at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent and an active cancer-relevant, peer-reviewed funded research program. Candidates will join a dynamic and collaborative community of scientists, educators, and trainees who are passionate about understanding the molecular mechanisms associated with protein structure and function that impact molecular motors and cytoskeletal proteins involved in cell division and intracellular transport and how these relate to human health and disease.

This is a research-focused position with at least some component of investigation relevant to cancer biology.  A major goal of the UVM Cancer Center is to work to eliminate and understand the molecular mechanisms involved in tumor development, tumor microenvironment interactions, tumor metastases and tumor dormancy. Candidates should be able to demonstrate prior and current success in obtaining peer-reviewed cancer-relevant funding.  

This position will be based in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, with concurrent membership in the UVM Cancer Center.  There is an opportunity to participate in teaching activities and to work with learners at all levels.  A generous start-up package is available and will be based on the needs of an individual candidate’s research program.

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts.   

Successful candidates will exhibit a strong commitment to the tenets of Our Common Ground and the principles of professionalism. Applicants are required to submit a separate statement detailing how they would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism.   

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

The University of Vermont offers an outstanding benefits package including sick days, medical/ dental/ vision coverage employer-funded retirement plan options.  

Applicants must apply online at: www.uvmjobs.com under Position No.004594.  Applications must include:

•      CV
•      Cover letter
•      Research plan with explanation of cancer relevance
•      Contact information for three references
•      A separate statement detailing how you will enhance the values of Our Common Ground and Professionalism

Questions about this opportunity may be directed to:  Dr. Randall Holcombe, Search Committee Chair;

Director, University of Vermont Cancer Center.  Email: Randall.Holcombe@med.uvm.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Employment is subject to a successful background check.