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Position Description: The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Cancer Center (CC) Froedtert Health Network (FHN) and Childrens Wisconsin (CW) are launching a transformative ImmunoOncology/Precision Oncology (IO/PO) initiative. This IO/PO initiative will expand an already robust the IO and PO programs that includes a strong group of basic and translational investigators interested in cancer genetics and epigenetics a stateoftheart bioinformatics and sequencing facility tissue repository and a robust investigatorinitiated clinical trials pipeline. The MCW campus houses the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research the Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Genomic Sciences and Precision Medicine Center and is the hub for the FHN and CW. MCW FHN and CW are the inpatient and outpatient market share leaders in cancer care in Southeastern Wisconsin with over 5000 new cancer diagnoses annually. As part of the IO/PO Initiative MCW CC will seek the recruitment of 23 faculty within the next 3 years. Available positions In the inaugural year of the IO/PO search MCW CC invites applications for up to three faculty positions at the level of Assistant Associate or Full Professor with the longterm goal of developing novel therapeutic approaches to treat cancer. MCW has a large patient base in both hematologic malignancies and solid cancer types including pancreatic prostate breast and ovarian cancers; as such investigators with interest/expertise in any of these cancer types are particularly encouraged to apply. Endowed chairs in IO/PO are available for qualified senior candidates with exceptional creativity and track record. Expertise and research areas of interest include: 1 Pathologists with a laboratorybased research focus 2 Clinical trialists with expertise and interest in epigenetic based therapeutic approaches 3 Basic science investigators studying nuclear architecture gene expression epigenetics computational biology and bioinformatics 4 Medicinal chemists with a history of multidisciplinary collaboration 5 Medical oncologists with a laboratorybased research program 6 Basic science investigators with an interest in lymphoid or solid malignancies Academic appointment will be within an MCW department(s) most appropriate for each candidate and can be tailored to provide maximum synergy along with membership in the MCW CC. These positions provide an attractive startup package and outstanding opportunities for collaboration with basic translational and clinical investigators. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Requirements: Who are we looking for Eligible candidates will have an MD and/or PhD. Successful candidates will have track records of creativity and productivity a desire to integrate into our exciting collaborative and growing community of researchers and a dedication to contribute to our values of diversity and openness. They will be expected to mount a productive and innovative research program obtain extramural funding and participate actively in education training and mentorship. MCW is intent on attracting developing and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds experience and thought to advance excellence in science and medicine. How do you apply Qualified applicants should submit a single pdf containing a cover letter CV summary of research accomplishments and future research plans (four pages maximum) and names and contact information of four references to www.mcw/careers requisition 31363. For inquiries please contact Dr. Razelle Kurzrock Chair PORecruitment Committee . MCW is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and strongly encourages applications from individuals in groups that are underrepresented in the biomedical sciences. The MCW is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on age sex race color religion national origin veteran status disability or sexual orientation. Milwaukeemilwaukee. Located on the west side of beautiful Lake Michigan in Wisconsin Milwaukee boasts some of the nations largest summer festivals a multicultural population rich in culinary and artistic tradition a progressive downtown and a multitude of outdoor recreation possibilities. Milwaukee has affordable housing of all types excellent public and parochial schools and minimal traffic. Neighborhoods are known for variety character and housing architecture together offering a superb quality of life and exceptional worklife balance.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to NonDiscrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty staff and students as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity employment and access to services programs and activities without regard to an individuals race color national origin religion age disability sex gender identity/expression sexual orientation marital status pregnancy predisposing genetic characteristic or military status. Employees students applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors visitors and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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