"Assistant, Associate to Professor DOQ"

Assistant, Associate to Professor DOQ

The Department of Oncological Sciences and Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) invite applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the assistant or associate/full professor levels. We seek outstanding cancer researchers 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 outstanding scientists 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. Applicants for senior positions should additionally have a proven and consistent record of independent funding, leadership and innovative research.

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 24, 2025 at the following link: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/189942

Huntsman Cancer Institute Attn: Recruitment Office 2000 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-5550 Email: hci.recruitment@hci.utah.edu 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.

Department: 00222 - Oncological Sciences
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Tenure Track
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN03926F

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/190451