Tenure Track Faculty Position - Cancer Biology: Tumor Microenvironment (CVM)

Tenure Track Faculty Position - Cancer Biology: Tumor Microenvironment

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY is seeking an exceptional tenure-track faculty member at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professorwhose area of research is focused on understanding the contributions of the tumor microenvironment (TME) to any major aspect of cancer biology, including but not limited to tumor initiation, survival, progression, metastasis, immunotherapy, drug resistance, and recurrence.

We are seeking a candidate who will apply innovative approaches to explore any aspect of the TME as it pertains to a variety of disease-relevant topics, including but not limited to early detection, DNA damage, metabolic rewiring, ECM remodeling, immunoregulation, angiogenesis, intravasation and extravasation, metastatic dormancy and outgrowth, response to therapies, precision medicine, and health disparities. Approaches used can include molecular genetics, epigenetics, functional multi-omics, computational biology, cutting-edge technologies for resolving spatial architecture, stem cell techniques, tissue engineering, state-of-the-art imaging, and animal models. Focus may be on tumor cells, non-tumor cells, and/or intercellular communication and interactions that affect disease state.

Applicants for associate or full professor ranks are expected to have a sustained record of independent productivity and funding. Applicants at the assistant professor rank who have innovative programs with high potential for new discovery are strongly encouraged to apply and will compete very well with established investigators.

The position provides opportunity for 80% research, 15% teaching and 5% service. The successful candidate will be joining a rich community of cancer biologists in the department and across the entire university. Individuals with clinical activities may be candidates for joint appointments within the College of Veterinary Medicine or Weill Cornell Medicine (in New York City). We offer competitive startup packages, lab and office space, and salaries.

Faculty in the Department of Biomedical Sciences are robustly funded through various mechanisms including federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Department of Defense (DoD); public organizations and associations such as the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR); multiple large and small private foundations; as well as internally funded awards through centers and programs at Cornell University. We are a highly interactive group, with a strong history of partnerships across campus and with Weill Cornell Medicine, including multi-investigator federal grants and joint appointments.

The Department of Biomedical Sciences serves as a home for several campus-wide initiatives relevant to this position, including the Center for Vertebrate Genomics (CVG), the Cancer Metabolism Focus Group (CMFG), the Cornell Reproductive (CoRe) Sciences Center, the DNA replication, recombination and repair (R3) group, among others. Cornell University is committed to enhancing diversity in faculty hiring and paving the way for innovation and collaborative discovery. The university has outstanding research resources for computational biology, genomics, epigenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, microscopy/imaging, histology, flow cytometry, transgenic mouse models, patient-derived xenograft models, and non-traditional animal models. Cornell is also home to the Genomics Innovation Hub (GIH), established by the Provost's Genome Biology Task Force to enable the development and application of novel genome-scale technologies.

Interested candidates should submit the following:

Cover letter

Curriculum vitae

Statement of research goals (3 pages maximum)

Statement of teaching experiences and philosophy (1 page maximum)

Contact information for three professional references

We ask applicants for all faculty positions to share their experiences and/or approaches (past, current or future) to fostering learning, research, service and/or outreach in a diverse and inclusive community. Applicants can submit a stand-alone statement (1-page maximum) or embed the information in other parts of their application.

Electronic application submission is through Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28816. Applications will be accepted immediately, and committee review will commence on December 1, 2024.

Required qualifications:

Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline with post-doctoral experience

Evidence of research productivity

A vision to establish a thriving independent research program with extramural grant support

Experience in and penchant for collaborative, interdisciplinary research

Dedication to mentorship and investment in the next generation of scientists

Commitment to collegiality, and strong communication and interpersonal skills with students, staff, and faculty

The salary range for this position is $135,000-$300,000 and will be commensurate with academic credentials and experience.

Commitment to achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion has been Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We welcome candidates who are equally committed to these values and who will strengthen our climate by fostering diversity and inclusion. The College of Veterinary Medicine also seeks to meet the needs of dual-career couples through Cornell's Dual Career Program and membership in the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortiumwww.hercjobs.org/upstate_ny.

Cornell University is located in Ithaca, on the shores of Cayuga Lake in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York. Ithaca is a vibrant small city with museums, theaters, and a diverse selection of restaurants. It is within driving distance of several large metropolitan centers, award-winning wineries, and both cross-country and downhill skiing areas. Ithaca is a nature-lover's paradise with many opportunities for outdoor activities. Easy campus-to-campus bus transportation allows one to explore or develop collaborations in NYC while enjoying the "Ithaca is Gorges" lifestyle.

For additional information, visithttps://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/biomedical-sciences or contact Dr. Paul Soloway, Chair of the Search Committee.

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.