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Assistant, Associate or Professor in The Markey Cancer Center
University of Kentucky
Application
Details
Posted: 18-Dec-24
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Internal Number: 501737
Department Name: 7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT
Job Summary:
The Markey Cancer Center at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking an exceptional candidate for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in hematologic malignancy. Applicants must have a PhD and/or MD with expertise that complements existing center strengths. Research areas of interest include cell signaling, metabolism, redox biology, cancer genetics and epigenetics, mechanisms of progression or treatment resistance of hematologic malignancies. Competitive start-up funds and faculty salary will be provided, commensurate with level of experience. In addition, wet laboratory space will be provided in the new, open-format, Healthy Kentucky Research Building which house the majority of cancer basic researchers and is in close proximity to state-of-the-art research cores.
The Markey Cancer Center is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center on the medical campus of the University of Kentucky. Situated on a campus with all six health profession colleges, the cancer center is located within a vibrant and expanding basic, clinical, and population research community with ample opportunities for collaboration within and across its research programs (see https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/markey-cancer-center/research for more information).
Applications should include a curriculum vita, as well as a cover letter with description of cancer research interests, teaching philosophy, and a discussion of future research plans. Applicants should provide three professional letters of reference. Applications should be submitted online at the link below and will be reviewed by a faculty search committee as applications arrive. Job postings will remain open until the positions are filled. Competitive candidates will receive an invitation to visit the University of Kentucky for an interview. Link to apply: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/501737
Skills /Knowledge/Abilities:
One or more of cell signaling, metabolism, redox biology, cancer genetics and epigenetics, mechanisms of progression or treatment resistance of hematologic malignancies. Supervision, leadership, technical writing, creative thinking, collaboration
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education:
PhD or MD
Required Related Experience:
Hematologic Malignancy
Required License/Registration/Certification :
NA
Preferred Education/Experience:
MD/PhD with a research focus of hematologic malignancy, excellent publishing history and sponsored project support
University Community of Inclusion:
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
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Adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK's campus covers more than 814 acres, with more than 30,700 students and 13,500 full-time employees, including nearly 2,400 full-time faculty and librarians.
