"Professor - Georgia Cancer Center"

Job Summary
The Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University brings together a team of basic science researchers, clinicians, radiation oncologists, nurse navigators and patient support staff to create a community fostering innovation and care focused on improving the lives of our patients. This team approach is focused on patients across the state of Georgia and neighboring states providing access to more first-in-the-nation clinical trials, world-renowned experts and a multidisciplinary approach that keeps the patient at the center of care. Research at the Georgia Cancer Center's M. Bert Storey Research Building focuses on the most promising pathways for the prevention and treatment of cancer. Several of our researchers are involved with investigator-initiated clinical trials, transitioning their research into the clinic.

Responsibilities
This position is an advanced professional, technical and supervisory level position in the coordination of research protocols and the administrative supervision of research staff.

• Obtain and maintain extramural grant funding for cancer research projects.
• Contribute a strong record of publications in high-impact and peer-reviewed journals.
• Build and lead an independent research program while mentoring trainees and junior faculty.
• Engage in teaching activities and graduate school programs that are oncology focused.
• Collaborate with other Georgia Cancer Center faculty on research and teaching endeavors or other opportunities as they may arise.

Required Qualifications
PhD in Biology, Chemistry, or equivalent life or natural science from an accredited college or university and a minimum of four years' experience in a research setting.

Shift/Salary/Benefits
Academic rank, tenure status and salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.