Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote and facilitate cutting-edge research, including collaborative and interdisciplinary research, in areas related to the strategic goals of the University.
• Generate funding through federal and non-federal sources in the cancer field.
• Work closely with the Vice President for Research to become internationally recognized for cutting edge clinical- translational research of cancers that disproportionately affect ethnically diverse and underserved populations.
• Participate in the selection of the other members of the HUCRC research team to recruit individuals with complementary expertise who will be able to accelerate research progress.
• Where applicable, develop mutually beneficial connections with institutions of higher education, corporations, government agencies, industry and the community to develop partnerships and collaborative research.
• Build and provide sufficient support for a community of innovative researchers to enhance research capacity at the university and to increase internal and external research opportunities for faculty.

Requirements:

• Successful track record of research, scholarly, and/or creative achievement in the field on cancer.
• Successful track record of academic leadership and team building.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel 25% of the year.

Qualifications:

A doctoral degree in molecular biology, biotechnology or a related field is required with demonstrable evidence of a track record in research and grantsmanship in cancer field.