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CO2000 H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc.
ASSOC MBR TRANSLATIONAL PATHOLOGY
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What they do
A Medical Research Scientist conducts research with the goal of understanding diseases and improving human health. May study biology and causes of health problems, assess effectiveness of treatments or develop new pharmaceutical products. May direct clinical trials to gather data..
$87,076 / year median in Arkansas
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times' Top Workplaces.
Summary Job Summary:
The Translational Pathology Associate Faculty Member conducts research that is closely aligned and appointed in a Moffitt Medical Group (MMG) Clinical Department. Performance expectations will be defined by rank aligned with Moffitt Research Institute standards (e.g., funding and publication) and the appropriate Appointment, Promotion & Tenure (APT) Committee based on the appropriate research scientific areas (i.e., Basic, Population, or Quantitative Science).Position Highlights:
The faculty member will:- Develop and maintain an active research program.
- Support their research primarily through extramural grants and publish original research reports in peerreviewed scientific journals.
- Actively and collegially participate in research and research-related clinical activities, including Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) research programs.
- Recruit and appropriately mentor research personnel within their research program.
The Ideal Candidate:
Ability to develop and maintain an independent research program that complements the Department of Translational Pathology.Responsibilities:
- Meet specific requirements for salary coverage, extramural grant funding, publications, education and service activities that are defined by rank in alignment with MRI expectations and within the appropriate APT Guidelines.
- Engage in educational (e.g., mentorship) and service activities across Moffitt and its affiliates (AI in cancer with USF).
- Maintain a significant track record of institutional and extramural service.
- Maintain a productive integrated and/or independent research program.
- Build relationships with faculty and staff to promote a collaborative environment.
- Collaborate on a variety of translational pathology research projects both within Moffitt and externally.
Credentials and Qualifications:
- Ph.D., in a scientific field of study that is of relevance to cancer research. In Lieu of PhD, MD/DO (or equivalent).
- Minimum of least five years in an Assistant Faculty level position in a field relevant to oncology.
- Proven excellence in research, including collaborative and interdisciplinary research.
- Achieved national prominence and to demonstrate the potential for mature scholarship.
- Significant contributions in service to the research community.
- Record of publications and collaborations.