Director
Company:
Hampton University
Job Location:
Category:
Medical Research
Type:
Full-Time
Description
The Hampton University Cancer Research Center (HUCRC) invites nominations and applications for the Director beginning immediately. Founded in 1868, Hampton University is a leading historically black university (HBCU) located on the Virginia Peninsula in the City of Hampton. It is a privately endowed, co-educational, nonsectarian institution. Hampton University is seeking an experienced and well-funded academic scientist with a strong background in cancer genomics, genetic epidemiology, and cancer health disparities and a distinguished career in cancer research.
Examples of Duties
Examples of Duties
- Promote and facilitate cutting-edge research, including collaborative and interdisciplinary research, in areas related to the strategic goals of the University.
- Generate funding through federal and non-federal sources in the cancer field.
- Work closely with the Vice President for Research to become internationally recognized for cutting edge clinical- translational research of cancers that disproportionately affect ethnically diverse and underserved populations.
- Participate in the selection of the other members of the HUCRC research team to recruit individuals with complementary expertise who will be able to accelerate research progress.
- Where applicable, develop mutually beneficial connections with institutions of higher education, corporations, government agencies, industry and the community to develop partnerships and collaborative research.
- Build and provide sufficient support for a community of innovative researchers to enhance research capacity at the university and to increase internal and external research opportunities for faculty.
- A doctoral degree in molecular biology, biotechnology or a related field is required with demonstrable evidence of a track record in research and grantsmanship in cancer field.
- Successful track record of research, scholarly, and/or creative achievement in the field on cancer.
- Successful track record of academic leadership and team building.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to travel 25% of the year.
