Cancer Research Faculty

Join the Winthrop P. Rockefeller team and help us fight the battle against cancer

The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is seeking exceptional candidates for faculty research positions in the following disease site areas: leukemia, melanoma, and breast cancer. Individuals with expertise in PDX models, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, immune system interactions, biomarker discovery, pharmacogenomics and health disparities are also invited to apply.

Applicants must have an PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent and 2-3 years of postdoctoral research experience. Priority will be given to mid-career investigators with active extramural funding. Applicants should have a strong record of recent accomplishments as a postdoctoral fellow or sustained productivity as an established faculty member with high impact publications and extramural funding.

Successful applicants will join one of the most prestigious cancer centers in the country. The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is the only cancer center in the state of Arkansas with a robust cancer research portfolio treating over 2,500 new cancer patients a year and supporting nearly 270 cancer clinical trials. This recruitment is made possible through significant institutional support and a $10M annual commitment from the state of Arkansas to support the Cancer Institute’s efforts to attain NCI Designation. 

Applicants should send a 3 page research statement, their Curriculum Vitae, a one page letter of interest, and 3 professional references directly to Recruitment Administrator, Jennifer Moulton at jamoulton@uams.edu.  Applications will be reviewed now through September 1, 2021. Selected applicants will join a diverse and vibrant academic community that values its researchers and is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Applicants must be able to work in a team environment.

In order to be considered, all applicants must also apply to our posted position on our HR website; Jennifer Moulton will send you a copy of this link when your application is received.

UAMS is an inclusive Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence.