"Associate Director of Translational Research for Stony Brook Cancer Center, Associate/Full Professor, Cancer Center/School of Medicine"

The Stony Brook University Cancer Center (SBCC), Stony Brook, NY, is under new leadership and is experiencing a highly dynamic phase of growth across the basic and clinical research enterprise. SBCC is seeking an experienced researcher to lead the development of a robust translational research program. The Associate Director for Translational Research (ADTR) will integrate the activities of basic, applied and clinical researchers in a bidirectional manner. They will do so in a manner that drives advances in the understanding of cancer biology operative in humans, the development and testing of novel therapeutic and diagnostic approaches, and will do so with the goals of seeking to improve outcomes in patients with cancer or at risk for such.

The successful candidate will have an established record in the areas of basic and/or clinical research, of leading research teams, of working across disciplines and of serving as the lead investigator (i.e., contact PI) on external peer reviewed national level funding, with that from the NCI considered highly desirable.

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with excellent leadership and organizational abilities who will thrive in a dynamic environment. Participation in the mission of the SBCC is anticipated, including leading expansion of its clinical trial portfolio, enhancing collaborations with existing strong programs in cancer biology, metabolomics, lipidomics, cancer imaging, bioinformatics, quantitative biology, bioengineering and chemical biology and drug discovery. The ADTR will create bridges with efforts related to population health, education and training and community outreach and engagement. Also, they will strive to provide an environment that fosters innovative ideas from those with unique backgrounds. Also expected is a commitment to serving the needs of populations experiencing high levels of cancer disparity.

Required Qualifications:

MD, MD/PhD or PhD (or foreign equivalent) degree with a national recognition in translational research. Candidates should have demonstrated leadership abilities and a strong background in mentorship across the cancer research training continuum. They should also have a record as serving as contact PI of national level peer reviewed funding and/or as overall study PI of one or more clinical trials funded either by industry and/or through cooperative groups. Also, they should have a publication record that reflects and supports their leadership status on external funding and/or clinical trials.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates serving as PI on current externally funded grant awards, especially those from the NCI and/or a strong background in leading investigator-initiated trials are encouraged to apply.

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For questions regarding this position, please contact christine.linneman@stonybrookmedicine.edu.

Special Notes: Tenure/Non-Tenure Track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for tenure and/or a senior faculty appointment, the candidate must meet the criteria established by the School of Medicine (School of Medicine's Criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure).

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

Campus Description: Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center’s outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.