Academic Rank/Depends on Qualifications

Requisition Number: 2025 - 399 Department

Position Summary: The Eppley Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, in collaboration with the NCI -Designated Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center is conducting a search for tenure-leading faculty members in the broad discipline of cancer research. Assistant Professor candidates will demonstrate a strong upward trajectory, based on publications and/or early-stage cancer-relevant funding. Associate Professor candidates will have a sustained strong track record of cancer-relevant research funding and publications. Professor candidates will additionally have a track record of leadership roles within academic departments and/or NCI -designated cancer centers. Individuals in all areas of cancer research will be considered, with special emphases on: cancer and the environment, epigenetics and chromatin, gene-environment interactions, chemical carcinogenesis, DNA repair and genome stability, cancer signaling, tumor microenvironment and cancer immunology, cancer stem cells, tumor dormancy, tumor recurrence, and drug resistance, obesity and metabolism, metastasis, functional genomics, therapeutic target development, and cancer proteomics. Submit a full-length CV, a 3-page future research plan, and the names and contact for 3-5 references

Required Qualifications: Ph. D. in cancer related field Supplemental Qualifications Submit a full-length CV, a 3-page future research plan, and the names and contact for 3-5 references. Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Lab environment Other working environment N/APHYSICAL REQUIREMENTBending, stooping, twisting Occasionally Crawling Not Applicable DrivingDriving Not Applicable KneelingKneeling Not Applicable ReachingReaching Occasionally Sitting 2-5 hours StandingStanding Occasionally Squatting Not Applicable WalkingWalking OccasionallyEXPOSURESAtmosphericAtmospheric YesBlood/body fluids Blood/body fluids YesChemical hazards Chemical hazards YesWorking on or around moving machinery Working on or around moving machinery YesElectrical current Electrical current NoNoise NoChanges of temperature/humidity Changes of temperature/humidity NoWear PPEWear PPE YesWork with laboratory animals Work with laboratory animals YesRadiationOperating hand/power tools Operating hand/power tools NoIf you answered yes to any area above, please explain Depends on successful candidate and their laboratory research whether certain exposures are going to take place and if they will be working with animals and need PPE .Hand/WristsFine Manipulation Fine Manipulation N/ARepetitive Motion Repetitive Motion N/AGraspingGrasping N/AIf you selected any area above, please explain AddtionalDescribe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description. Required DocumentsC.V.Cover LetterOther DocOptional Documents Requisition Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Do you have a PhD?Yes No* How did you hear about this position? Careerlink Employee Referral HERC Indeed Job Fair Lincoln Journal Star Linkedin Omaha World Herald UNMC Job Site Facebook NEWorks Handshake Other* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA. (Open Ended Question) Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or unmcstaffing@unmc.edu to request an accommodation.