Research Associate Professor

Full Time
North Carolina
Posted
Job description
Posting Information

Department
Neurosurgery - 414202

Posting Open Date
03/27/2023

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Type
Permanent Faculty

Working Title
Research Associate Professor

Appointment Type
Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID
FAC0004465

Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week
40

FTE
1

Position Location
North Carolina, US

Hiring Range
Dependent on Experience and Qualifications

Proposed Start Date
07/01/2023

Position Information

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary
The UNC University School of Medicine and the Department of Neurosurgery invite applications for a fixed term Research Associate Professor position. The successful candidate will spend 100% of their time in research activities and will be expected to establish an externally funded independent research program, provide exemplary mentorship, and engage in productive scientific collaborations. A strong basic and clinical research program in brain tumor therapies is desired with the opportunity for robust collaborations in translational neuro-oncology. Ability to establish collaborative relationships with foundations and industry partners is highly desired.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD in Neuroscience, Biochemistry, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Interest and focus on the development of novel therapies for brain tumors.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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