Research Assistant Professor - Cancer Biology

Department:

SOM KC Cancer Biology

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Cancer Biology

Position Title:

Research Assistant Professor - Cancer Biology

Job Family Group:

Academic

Job Description Summary:

The Research Assistant Professor position is responsible for conducting research related to drug discovery, development and delivery, including biophysical characterization (e.g. advanced NMR methods ), assisting with the preparation of grant applications to relevant funding agencies for financial support of this research, publishing research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals and other publications, participating in Department medical and graduate student teaching activities as assigned annually by the Department Chair, participating in academic service activities as assigned by the Department Chair, and performing other duties as assigned by the Department Chair in support of the Department’s missions of teaching, research and service.

Job Description:

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Work with PI/faculty mentor, to design and perform research focused on developing both novel methods for tailored small molecule synthesis and nanocarriers for drug delivery.

• Interpret experimental results and data, to use in publications, grants and determine next steps needed to move the research forward.

• Assist PI with drafting grant proposals and manuscripts. 

• Develop own research program including writing grant proposals and publication of research. 

• Train and mentor students, postdoctoral fellows, and research assistants. 

• Present research aims and findings at department seminars and at scientific meetings. Write and publish their results as first author in abstracts, manuscripts, and posters.

• Interact with KU Cancer Center donors and local cancer affiliates.

Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Cancer Biology Department, understand and follow EHS safety protocols, and attend departmental seminars and regular lab meetings.

• Perform routine lab maintenance and ordering of supplies. 

• Participate in successful planning, execution, publication, and presentation of experiments. 

• Perform other duties as assigned by faculty mentor, including outreach to prospective minority students.  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications 

Education: Ph.D. in chemistry or medicinal chemistry

Work Experience

• Two years of Research experience as a Postdoctoral Scholar 

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position.  The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Preferred Qualifications  

Work Experience:

• Five years of research experience in medicinal/organic synthesis

• Experience in managing collaborative research projects. 

• Expertise in designing novel molecules to answer specific questions in Cancer Biology.

• Biochemical knowledge.

Skills:

• Critical thinking, interpersonal relationship, and technical skills. 

• Communication skills.

Required Documents 

• Resume/CV 

• Cover Letter

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers.  A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

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