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Huntsman Cancer Institute HCI and the Department of Dermatology at the University of Utah are seeking a productive collaborative and innovative faculty member to join our multidisciplinary team devoted to melanoma. We seek an exceptional investigator whose research expertise complements our ongoing areas of excellence in melanoma genetics preclinical models of melanoma in mouse (GEMMs and PDXs) and zebrafish mechanisms and biomarkers of drug sensitivity/resistance chemoprevention and clinical trials for melanoma as well as risk assessment and communication. The successful candidate will be appointed as a fulltime Assistant Associate or Full Professor of Dermatology in the tenure track and as an Investigator at HCI . Qualified individuals must have a PhD MD or MD/PhD. For appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level candidates must have an excellent record of basic translational or clinical research achievement in the area of melanoma including peerreviewed funding. For appointment at the Assistant Professor level candidates must have an excellent record of achievement as a trainee and show strong potential for future success in the field. Although we are particularly interested in candidates with a focus on melanoma immunology or immune checkpointdirected therapy suitably qualified individuals in all areas of melanoma research are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externallyfunded melanoma research program to participate in weekly treatment planning and research conferences and engage in collaborative research efforts with members of the melanoma diseaseoriented research team MDOT . HCI is an NCI designated comprehensive cancer center and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network with two dedicated cancer research buildings and a 100bed cancer specialty hospital. The MDOT is one of nine research teams supported by HCI that is actively involved in collaborative translational cancer research and clinical trial development. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with experience. The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration excellence leadership and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion collaboration innovation accountability diversity integrity quality and trust that is integral to our mission. To apply go to: For further information please contact Dr. Martin McMahon Chair of the Search Committee via the HCI recruitment office at
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