Cancer Metabolism and Redox Biology Tenure Pathway Faculty

Cancer Metabolism and Redox Biology Tenure Pathway Faculty

Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont

Position:  Cancer and Redox Biology Tenure Pathway Faculty (at any rank)

Institution:  Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and UVM Cancer Center

Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont

Location:  Burlington, Vermont

Academic Rank:  Assistant, Associate, or Professor (Tenure Pathway)

Job Description: The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine (LCOM)  is actively recruiting for a full-time faculty colleague with a research focus in cancer cell metabolism and will pursue opportunities for collaboration with a robust redox biology research program at the University of Vermont (UVM).  The Redox Biology and Pathology Program is composed of 11 collegial, dynamic faculty focused on understanding redox-based mechanisms in the pathology of disease.  This longstanding, successful research center, which continues to lead this field of research, is working with the UVM Cancer Center to recruit a research colleague to the Tenure Pathway.

The Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont collaborates with health care providers who are part of the and the University of Vermont Health Network (UVMHN).  This Health Network is composed of seven hospitals, including the academic University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) in Burlington, Vermont.

Burlington is situated on Lake Champlain in the Champlain Valley and surrounded by the beautiful Green Mountains in Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains in north country New York.  Few locations rival the quality of life possible in this picturesque setting, and working with the research faculty and staff at UVM provides a supportive work environment.  Ample small-town communities exist for a quiet, peaceful living experience, and for those seeking convenient access to amenities, Burlington offers a vibrant living experience associated with college and university towns.

Opportunities:

• Opportunity to collaborate with internationally active faculty in redox biology and diseases within the Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Chemistry and with other nationally and internationally active faculty at UVM. 
• Opportunity to collaborate with cancer-focused redox biology investigators within the research programs of the University of Vermont Cancer Center.
• Negotiable startup package of funding and equipment.
• This faculty position is at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Professor on the Tenure Pathway

  Qualifications:

• PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent.
• Post-doctoral or faculty level research experience in redox biology and cancer with supporting publication record.
• Track record of successful funding in redox biology and/or cancer biology.
• Experience and demonstrated success in cancer-focused research training grants is desired.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experiences and/or training in diversity, equity and inclusion knowledge and best practices desired.

  Benefits:

  • Outstanding benefits package including relocation expenses.
  • Faculty appointment at LCOM provides access to UVM faculty benefits (e.g., tuition remission).
  • The northern Vermont and north country NY region offers a picturesque setting with ample opportunities for skiing/snowboarding, hiking, biking, camping, fishing, and water-related activities on Lake Champlain or any of the local lakes.  
  • Nearby cities include Montreal Canada (1.5 hours), Boston MA (3.5 hours), and New York City (6.0 hours) by car. 
  • Burlington International Airport offers direct flights to east coast and upper midwestern hubs.

   

  The University of Vermont is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and inclusive excellence of the academic community through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, and/or creative arts.  Applicants are required to submit a separate statement of advancing diversity and inclusive excellence.

   

  We are an educationally purposeful community seeking to prepare students to be accountable leaders in a diverse and changing world. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Openness, Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Innovation, and Justice. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the ideals of accessibility, inclusiveness, and academic excellence as reflected in the tenets of Our Common Ground. 

   

  The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.

   

  Application Process:

  • Interested candidates should apply online at www.uvmjobs.com, referencing Position # 00025989
  • Required materials include:
  • An introductory cover letter summarizing your interests in this position that outlines your experience relevant to the position,
  • A research overview,
  • Your curriculum vitae,
  • A statement describing your contributions and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence, and
  • Names and contact information for three professional references.
   

   

  • Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
  • We encourage submission by September 6, 2024; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

   

  Contact: For further information, please contact:

   

  Ms. Michele Hirsch

  Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

  Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont

  Email: Michele.Hirsch@med.uvm.edu