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Associate
Director for Research Cancer Biology
Indiana University School of Medicine – Bloomington (Medical
Sciences) is seeking a leading PhD, MD or MD/PhD in Cancer
Biology to become the Associate Director for Research.
Medical Sciences is presently expanding its research efforts
by recruiting several basic/translational scientists. The
successful applicant will have a well-established
federally-funded research program and will be expected to
develop and direct an active cancer biology program that
builds on existing collaborations between Medical Sciences
faculty and others from the College of Arts and Sciences
(Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Neurosciences, Physics)
in Bloomington and with the established cancer researchers
of the IU School of Medicine in Indianapolis (
http://lifesciences.iu.edu/ ). The Associate
Director for Research will be expected to maintain their
federally funded research program, lead and coordinate new
faculty recruitment, assist existing programs in expanding
their funding base and develop new research programs
relevant to cancer biology. The Associate Director is also
expected to strengthen existing ties with the NCI-designated
Cancer Research Institute, the Indiana Genomics Initiative,
and the Indiana METACyt Initiative. Outstanding scholarly
achievements, a deep commitment to academic excellence,
strong leadership and administrative skills, proven teaching
skills, and a vision for basic science and translational
research in an academic setting are expected. Additional
information may be obtained from
http://medsci.indiana.edu
Medical Sciences is
located on the Bloomington campus of Indiana University 50
miles south of Indianapolis. The campus provides a rich
scientific environment with opportunities for interaction.
Bloomington is a wonderful place to live and work – The
hilly, wooded campus boasts a world-famous School of Music,
and numerous events are staged in the University Theater,
the Auditorium, and Museum of Art. Most university buildings
are constructed from native limestone. IU’s Big Ten athletic
teams provide a variety of spectator sports. Campus
recreational sports facilities are available for faculty and
families. Outdoor recreational opportunities can be found in
three nearby state parks, state and national forests,
regional caves and local lakes.
Full review of applications will commence July, 2006, and
continue until the position is filled. Applicants should
send their curriculum vitae; a statement of research and
training philosophy; names of four references; and a summary
of current and anticipated research support and activities
as a single pdf
file to:
bevhill@indiana.edu.
Additional materials may be mailed to Search Committee,
Medical Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine –
Bloomington, Jordan Hall 105, 1001 East 3rd
Street, Bloomington, IN 47405.
Indiana University is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and
minorities are encouraged to apply.
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