Job Description

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested applicants will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a summary of research statement (up to 4 pages), teaching statement (1-2 pages), and contact information for three references. 

Please submit all application materials to:

Please direct inquiries to BioInnovations in Brain Cancer Initiative (BIBC): bibc.program@umich.edu

The department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the College of Pharmacy's BioInnovations in Brain Cancer Initiative (BIBC), seeks highly qualified applicants for tenure-track position at any level in brain cancer biology and technology research (including, drug/molecular transport/imaging in the brain tissue, cellular and exosome mediated therapies, detection of cancer cells and biomarkers, translation-focused glioma, immune therapies, epigenetics and/or 3D single cell transcriptomics, blood-brain disruption, and drug/gene delivery.)

The University of Michigan BioInnovations in Brain Cancer seeks to:

• Promote and develop cross-disciplinary collaborations at the interface of drug technology and brain cancer research on campus.
• Mentor the next diverse generation of scientists in an equitable and inclusive way.
• Enrich the U-M's intellectual and training environment around drug discovery, technology and delivery targeted towards novel brain tumor diagnostics and therapeutics.
• Leverage and coalesce the strengths of the U-M technologists, clinicians, and brain cancer biology researchers, ranging from novel drug delivery methods, enhanced tissue imaging, gene/immunotherapy, controlled drug release, cancer antigen and mutation detection, nanotechnology, and much more.
• Provide a central organizational structure through the Biointerfaces Institute to provide common resources, including core instrumentation and helping support collaborative research grants. 

Candidates are expected to build dynamic, independent research programs, establish collaborative ties with other departments across the University, and contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Applicants must demonstrate a strong record of leadership in research and professional activities, a strong commitment to the educational objectives of the graduate, professional, and undergraduate degree programs at the College, and articulate how they will support the College's mission to advance human health through innovation, collaboration, and leadership in pharmacy education, scientific and translational discoveries, and practice.

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D or other doctorate in brain cancer biology or relevant technology research. We seek applications from individuals working in cutting-edge areas of brain cancer research that will complement and expand upon our current areas of strength. 

This position is posted as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor /Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon candidate's qualifications.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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