Prostate Cancer – Laboratory Investigator
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine
Department of Medicine
Division of Hematology/Oncology
Robert. H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Division of Hematology/Oncology in the Department of Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center is expanding and seeks an outstanding laboratory investigator with an interest in prostate cancer.

This position will be on the Investigator: Scientist or Investigator: Physician-Scientist track at the rank of tenure-eligible Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will have an excellent publication record, providing strong evidence for independent and innovative research. Qualified candidates will hold an MD, PhD or MD/PhD degree with a funded program in translational research or developmental therapeutics in prostate cancer. Applicants with a clinical component to their work should hold or be eligible for medical licensure in Illinois and must possess either an MD or MD/PhD degree and board certification. While research is expected to occupy most of the individual's effort, contribution to the Division's teaching activities is also expected and opportunities for clinical activity are available for physician-scientists.

Our facilities include a modern 900-bed teaching hospital, outpatient clinic, and extensive basic research facilities. The successful candidate will have access to our state-of-the-art core facilities and graduate students affiliated with the degree-granting programs on the Chicago and Evanston campuses. The Prostate Cancer Program in the Lurie Cancer Center is supported by the NCI-funded Prostate SPORE. Candidates will be expected to maintain an extramurally funded research program in prostate cancer and contribute to the success of our Prostate SPORE.

The start date is negotiable, and the position will remain open until filled.

When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position. Also upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.

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