Director- Cancer Research Center

Job TitleDuties and Responsibilities:Promote and facilitate cutting-edge research, including collaborative and interdisciplinary research, in areas related to the strategic goals of the University.Generate funding through federal and non-federal sources in the cancer field.Work closely with the Vice President for Research to become internationally recognized for cutting edge clinical- translational research of cancers that disproportionately affect ethnically diverse and underserved populations.Participate in the selection of the other members of the HUCRC research team to recruit individuals with complementary expertise who will be able to accelerate research progress.Where applicable, develop mutually beneficial connections with institutions of higher education, corporations, government agencies, industry and the community to develop partnerships and collaborative research.Build and provide sufficient support for a community of innovative researchers to enhance research capacity at the university and to increase internal and external research opportunities for faculty.All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.Requirements:Successful track record of research, scholarly, and/or creative achievement in the field on cancer.Successful track record of academic leadership and team building.Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Strong Interpersonal skills.Ability to travel 25% of the year.Qualifications:A doctoral degree in molecular biology, biotechnology or a related field is required with demonstrable evidence of a track record in research and grantsmanship in cancer field.