Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Basic and Translational Cancer Research

The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, in collaboration with departments in the School of Medicine and across the entire University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is seeking outstanding candidates for faculty positions at all ranks in basic and translational cancer research. This broad-based recruitment seeks several creative scientists in fundamental molecular, cellular, and computational areas applicable to cancer etiology, progression, metastasis, and therapy.

Areas of interest include but are not limited to animal and non-animal models for cancer research, signaling, systems biology, cancer genetics/genomics/epigenetics, radiobiology, tumor virology, cancer immunology, development of therapeutics and biologics, immunogenomics, gene editing, and data science/AI.

Applicants should have a strong record of recent accomplishments as a postdoctoral fellow or sustained productivity as an established faculty member. Appointment and rank in an academic department will be determined by the applicant’s qualifications. Priority consideration will be given for applications submitted by December 1st, 2026, with additional consideration given for applications submitted by January 16th, 2027.

A doctoral degree is required.

Preferred qualifications include a doctoral degree with at least 2-3 years of postdoctoral research experience.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The University Compliance Office (214 W. Cameron Ave., CB #9160, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-9160 or (919) 966-3576) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the University’s non-discrimination policies.