Senior Faculty Position in Cancer Research Virginia Tech- Roanoke

Job Description

Virginia Techs (VT) Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) is recruiting for an exceptional investigator in cancer research at the level of Professor or Associate Professor.

The successful candidate will have a strong record of independently funded basic or translational cancer research along with demonstrated commitment to faculty mentorship. This new position is part of a major research initiative by VT and will be located at the universitys health sciences and technology campus in Roanoke VA ( Cancer research faculty at the Roanoke campus have particular interest in bioengineering biomaterials exosome biology focused ultrasound radiation oncology theranostics tumor microenvironment and neuro-oncology.

Applicants should have an earned doctorate (PhD MD and/or DVM) postdoctoral research experience at least five years of independent research experience as faculty or equivalent a record of accomplishment and research productivity through high-quality publications with sustained and current extramural funding. The successful candidate will primarily be expected to maintain a high-quality extramurally-funded cancer research program. They will also have the opportunity to participate in some teaching of graduate students and to serve as a research mentor for VT graduate medical and undergraduate students. Appropriately qualified candidates may additionally be considered for the role of deputy director of the FBRI Cancer Research Center in Roanoke.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should have an earned doctorate (PhD MD and/or DVM) postdoctoral research experience at least five years of independent research experience as faculty or equivalent a record of accomplishment and research productivity through high-quality publications with sustained and current extramural funding. The successful candidate will primarily be expected to maintain a high-quality extramurally-funded cancer research program.

Preferred Qualifications

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

10/19/2026 but will remain open until filled.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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