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Summary

Moffitt Cancer Center, the top-ranked NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Southeastern United States, is seeking an integrated track faculty member for a tenure track position at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Senior Professor, to join the Integrated Mathematical Oncology (IMO) department.  This position offers an exciting opportunity to work directly with a diverse team of scientists and clinicians focused on the singular mission of using an integrated team science approach to better understand, predict and treat cancer.

 

Position Highlights: 

Candidates will join a highly integrated and translational research community supported with advanced core facilities (including computational) and laboratory space. IMO integrates mathematicians, computer scientists, and physicists together with evolutionary biologists, to work with imaging specialists, bioengineers, bioinformaticians as well as clinical and experimental oncologists to develop novel approaches for the treatment and understanding of cancer. Candidates will have the opportunity to interact directly with clinicians through our Evolutionary Tumor Board and the Center of Excellence in Evolutionary Therapy.  Faculty members are expected to develop a collaborative research program, working across disciplines, leveraging Moffitt’s vast data resources to accelerate discoveries across the basic, clinical, quantitative and population sciences at Moffitt Cancer Center.  

 

The Ideal Candidate:

Experience in developing and implementing mathematical models relevant for cancer research. Experience with collaborative team science across disciplines. Although not required a Radiation Oncology focus would be beneficial. A history of publications relevant to cancer research. Grant funding success/experience.

 

Responsibilities: 

Collaborate on a variety of cancer and clinical-related research projects. 
Communicate clearly and openly. Participate in the annual IMO workshop
Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment. Maintain a rigorous extramurally funded research program.

 

Credentials and Qualifications: 
Successful candidates must have an MD or Ph.D. in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or related field and relevant research training and experience in mathematical model development, an outstanding track record and top-tier publications in cancer research, mathematical biology, and mathematical/computational oncology. 

 

Academic rank beyond Assistant Member will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Appointment at the Associate Member rank requires a minimum of five years of experience at the Assistant Member level.  These positions are tenure-earning.  Salary is competitive with similar institutions.

 

Tampa is an ideal choice for those seeking opportunities in a rapidly growing metropolitan city. The Tampa Bay area has become a hub for ground-breaking research, attracting a diverse and best-of-class workforce from across the US and around the globe. Located near the Gulf of Mexico on the Suncoast of Florida, the city offers arts & culture, amazing cuisine, and year-round activities for all. Join the many who have already discovered what makes Tampa one of the fastest-growing metropolitan cities in the US.

 

After submitting your formal application, applicants should also submit a letter of application, CV, research statement and contact information of at least 3 references to Karolyn.Paris@moffitt.org. 

Questions about the opportunity may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Alexander Anderson at Alexander.Anderson@moffitt.org.