Assistant or Associate Professors

Assistant or Associate Professors (2600007D) The Marlene & Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) and the School of Medicine (UMSOM) are recruiting four tenure‑track Assistant to Associate Professors with expertise in the following disciplines. The successful candidate will be a member of the UMGCCC and will hold an appointment in an academic department in the UMSOM. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent and at least 4 years of relevant faculty‑level experience. Preference will be given to individuals who have obtained significant research funding. Qualified applicants should submit a single PDF file containing a short cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, contact information for three or more references, up to three reprints of representative publications, and a 3‑ to 5‑page description of future research directions. Responses should reference one of the following position numbers: Position #03-303-162: Tumor Immunology & Immunoengineering Rigorously trained with high‑impact discovery in basic science, including immunology and inflammation in cancer development and therapy, or in immuno‑engineering. Priority will be given to funded early‑career tumor immunologists (MD/PhD or PhD) with focused research interests in solid‑tumor immunotherapy. Position #03-334-004: Cancer Therapeutics Focus is on identifying and studying molecular targets that inform the development of strategies and treatments to improve therapeutic outcomes in high‑priority cancer areas. The role involves working, participating, and collaborating with researchers in CT and other programs in UMGCCC, as well as relevant clinicians within the CT program. Participation in the Translational Working Group of the cancer center is a key component. Position #03-334-005: Cancer Biology The Cancer Biology (CB) program seeks a researcher with a focus in any area of cancer biology, including cancer genomics and epigenetics, informatics, tumor initiation, evolution, microenvironment, metastasis, intrinsic and acquired treatment resistance, and target identification with the potential to develop diagnostic markers and novel therapeutics. Areas of interest include expertise in developing strategies to improve diagnosis, inform treatment, and evaluate treatment response. Position #03-307-180: Population Science The Population Science (PS) Program seeks to recruit a cancer epidemiologist with expertise in cancer disparities and integrative population data science. The investigator will advance causal inference and methodological rigor in observational cancer research, including approaches such as target trial emulation and methods addressing time‑varying exposures and confounding. Areas of interest include statistical epidemiology, cancer predisposition (including obesity, alcoholism, aging), structural and social determinants of cancer disparities, and the integration of cohort, EHR, genomic, and neighborhood data. Qualifications Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent and at least 4 years of relevant faculty experience. Expected Salary Range: $125,000 to $184,500. The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of faculty compensation program or pay from participation in variable compensation programs. Actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary based on factors such as geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training, and other considerations. Benefits: UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position offers a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on the date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school. Leave and tuition benefits are prorated for part‑time employees. UMB is an Equal Opportunity, Aff… We value diversity and how it enriches our academic and scientific community and strive toward cultivating an inclusive environment that supports all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Maryland