Open Rank Tenure Track Faculty in Radiation Biology and Cancer Care

Purpose

To recruit a TenureTrack faculty member (preferably at the level of Associate or Full Professor) to the Department of Radiation Oncology Section of Radiation Biologywith guidance related to the job responsibilities the new employee is expected to undertake.

Position Summary:

The TenureTrack Faculty in the Section of Radiation Biology Department of Radiation Oncology will be an experienced researcher with a strong background in using molecular techniques to determine the effects of radiation on tumors and normal tissues. Of particular interest is research utilizing omicsbased approaches to measure radiation response in cells and tissues as well as identify tumor and treatmentassociated biomarkers to improve how we predict cancer treatment outcomes and treatmentrelated complications.

This enthusiastic faculty member will join our team of radiation researchers cancer biologists oncologists and physicists within the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and across the Advocate Health Enterprise. The faculty member will have access to the shared research resources and capabilities in the School of Medicine to facilitate research success including access to advanced imaging modalities (conventional CT microPETCT 7T and 3T MRI) multiomics measurement and analysis capabilities (including statistical support from faculty in the Center for Precision Medicine and the Comprehensive Cancer Center) tumor tissue banks and histologic support among others. There will also be opportunities for access to additional resources and crossdepartmental collaboration as a member of the Comprehensive Cancer Center as well as active involvement with the nonhuman primate radiation late effects cohort and other centers or institutes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Engage with researchers physicists and physicians within the Department of Radiation Oncology as well as with other Departments across the Enterprise to identify and address gaps in our understanding of radiation responses across tissues through collaborative research projects.Collaboration across departments centers and campuses is highly valued.
2. Publish findings in peerreviewed publications.
3. Submit grant proposals and maintain extramural funding to further support research activities.
4. Advance a national reputation through scholarly and research activities in radiation biology and omics research.
5. Support the institution and department through service activities such as committee involvement administration and professional development activities involving trainees (e.g. graduate students residents and fellows).
6. Contribute to research mentoring of residents graduate students and other trainees.
7. Actively present and promote research at institutional and national meetings.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed above.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Must have a terminal degree (PhD MD DVM) in the field of Radiation Biology or other related fields. The candidate should have a strong publication record and the demonstrated ability to attain extramural funding. Existing external research support at the time of hire is expected.

Reporting Structure

The faculty member will report to the Section Head of Radiation Biology. The Section Head reports to the Chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive and allinclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. The requirements of this position may change from timetotime based upon changes in standards of care regulatory conditions or the strategic and operational initiatives of the Wake Forest University Health Sciences.It will be updated as needed.

Applicants should submit 1 a letter with statement of interest and 2 a complete curriculum vitae via the online application system.

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