Instructor, Research Faculty Appointment (RFA), Thoracic/Head & Neck Medical Oncology

Research – 95% effort

·   Actively engage in basic science research and scholarly activity to enhance the academic environment of the department.

·         Develop programs of research, and scholarly activities in keeping within the goals of the department.  Requires the ability to synthesize a myriad of information pertaining to the area of research.  May necessitate (orally or in writing) instructing research support personnel in protocol implementation.

·         Seek appropriate funding mechanisms to support research.  May require completion of grant application forms through oral dictation or use of a computer and keyboard.  Also will require budget development and analysis

·         Contribute to the literature in the field of expertise by publishing original research in peer reviewed journals.

 ·         Perform, design, and develop molecular biology, cellular biology, and immunological assays for diagnosis, prognosis and therapy for cancer.

 ·         Develop novel independent projects that will involve cell and molecular biology for identification of potential biomarkers for prostate cancer prognosis and develop therapy for advanced metastatic prostate cancer targeting novel biomarkers.

·         Develop and maintain standard procedures and protocols to ensure the quality and integrity of procedures performed and the overall operation of the laboratory.

 ·         Exercise considerable initiative in planning and executing the details of experiments and in evaluating and interpreting the results.  Responsible for the major participation and involvement of other laboratory members and collaborators in the development of laboratory techniques and research projects.  Provide expertise, knowledge, or techniques to troubleshoot problems.

 ·         All conducted projects require: review literature, experimental design, alternative approaches, organization, time-line, coordination, data interpretation, future directions and monthly progress report to immediate supervisor and funding agencies.

Administrative – 5% effort

·         Participate in laboratory meetings to present research findings to colleagues, evaluate and troubleshoot problems in experiments performed by other members of the laboratory. Attend academic conferences or meetings for oral and/or visual presentation and posters of the laboratory research.

 ·         Write manuscripts, research proposals and apply for grant funding, and collaborate with laboratory members to reinforce expertise and advance research objectives including the publication of articles and presentations at scientific meetings.

 ·         Provide a balanced and integrated educational program in the design of research projects in his/her related field.  Provide appropriate analytical presentations to medical residents, postdoctoral fellows and students.

 ·         Attend and participate in Division/Department teaching and continuing education conferences, which require verbal interaction with colleagues and walking to meeting locations through the campus.

 ·         Supervise research projects conducted by graduate and undergraduate students.

 Assist the principal investigator to plan, coordinate, and a carry out collaborative research projects among investigators of a large cancer therapy, imaging and diagnosis research group.

 The above functions require a strong command of the English language, including spelling, writing, and the ability to clearly and accurately communicate verbally in English both face-to-face and over the phone.

 This position has a target base salary of $65,000 to $80,000 and is eligible for incentive compensation, comprehensive health, wellness, time off, savings, and retirement benefits, as well as relocation support, as applicable.

Other duties as assigned.