Faculty Position in Cancer Biology, Department of Oncological Sciences

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Faculty Position in Cancer Biology, Department of Oncological Sciences

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The Department of Oncological Sciences and Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. We seek an outstanding cancer researcher who will complement and extend existing strengths in the Department. HCI provides an outstanding environment, with state-of-the-art facilities, excellent shared resources, access to clinical samples for research, and NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation in a collegial and collaborative Department culture.

We seek an outstanding scientist centered on cancer biology and/or data science programs that address fundamental questions in cancer. Candidates should lead innovative cancer-focused programs in areas such as hematologic and solid tumors, including children’s and hormone-driven cancers or melanoma, tumor cell microenvironment, metastasis, signaling, metabolism, structural biology, or therapeutics. Candidates’ research programs should apply modern and innovative cancer research approaches, such as genetically engineered and patient-derived cancer models, genomics, data science, and/or artificial intelligence approaches to the above-mentioned areas. Applicants for Assistant Professor are expected to hold a PhD or MD/PhD (or equivalent), to have excelled in their postdoctoral training, and to have a track record of impact and research productivity.

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter containing a description of professional experience (including scientific accomplishments, leadership responsibilities, and 3 references), and a 3-page research plan. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Candidates are encouraged to apply by November 30, 2026, at the following link: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/209560. ****Huntsman Cancer Institute Attn: Recruitment Office, 2000 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-5550 Email: hci.recruitment@hci.utah.edu.

About the University of Utah Health

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

About Huntsman Cancer Institute

As part of the University of Utah, the current Huntsman Cancer Institute enterprise includes over 300 cancer-focused research teams and has established outstanding programs in laboratory research, clinical cancer research, and cancer control and population sciences, and cross-disciplinary disease centers. HCI is the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Mountain West, and provides care for cancer patients in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Wyoming. With over 1 million square feet dedicated to research and clinical care, it provides patient and prevention education to residents from across the Mountain West and beyond. The institute uniquely and seamlessly integrates the cancer hospital with research buildings, enhancing the connection between cutting-edge research and clinical care.

HCI has an outstanding history of academic achievement and impact and a commitment to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and service. Our integrated health system and HCI’s participation in the ORIEN network of leading cancer centers provide opportunities for multidisciplinary collaborations across basic and translational laboratory-based cancer research, epidemiology and biostatistics, as well as access to extensive biospecimen repositories. HCI and the University of Utah are known for their highly collaborative and collegial culture, where faculty work across disciplines to solve the most pressing challenges in cancer care. In addition, the University of Utah and HCI are home to superb shared resources, such as the Utah Population Database with more than 16 million records linking genealogies, health records, and vital statistics, as well as the Utah Cancer Registry, which is a long-standing and preeminent SEER site. More information is available online for U of U Health Cores and Cancer Center Shared Resources.

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