Faculty Positions in Basic and Translational Cancer Research

Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Position Summary The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, in collaboration with departments in the School of Medicine and across the entire University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is seeking outstanding candidates for faculty positions at all ranks in basic and translational cancer research. This broad-based recruitment seeks several creative scientists in fundamental molecular, cellular and computational areas applicable to cancer etiology, progression, metastasis and therapy. Female candidates and candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: understanding of the role of microbiome and cancer, animal models, signaling, systems biology, cancer genetics/genomics/epigenetics, tumor virology, cancer immunology, development of therapeutics and biologics, and gene editing. Applicants should have a strong record of recent accomplishments as a postdoctoral fellow or sustained productivity as an established faculty member. Appointment and rank in an academic department will be determined by the applicant’s qualifications. We encourage all applications to be submitted by December 15th, 2024. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience Doctoral degree with postdoctoral research experience is preferred.

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