Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Research, Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology

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Job Overview

The Division of Surgical Oncology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is recruiting a full-time, tenure-track faculty position to lead cancer-focused laboratory research to discover and target cancer cell state changes, tumor/immune microenvironment interactions, metabolic dependencies, therapy resistance mechanisms, and/or additional emerging concepts in oncology research.

The successful candidate will join the Division of Surgical Oncology in the Department of Surgery, a highly collaborative environment that is supported by substantial institutional investment in infrastructure and core facilities ( http://med.uc.edu/research/core-facilities & https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/research/cores). The faculty lab will be housed in the Vontz Center for Molecular Studies, an architecturally notable structure designed by Frank Gehry.

This position is located at the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine campus in the exciting and growing city of Cincinnati, Ohio. New developments and projects are abundant in Cincinnati, which offers sports, art, entertainment and more. Cincinnati has been identified as one of the most livable cities in the US, due to its affordable, big city lifestyle.

The final faculty rank and title will be commensurate with experience professional accomplishments of the selected applicant.

Essential Functions

• Duties require an emphasis on establishing and maintaining an externally funded research laboratory.
• Additionally, the position will involve research, mentoring, and teaching activities for students, resident/fellows, and junior faculty.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctorate Degree in biology, physiology, immunology, or related field.
• Relevant post-doctoral experience.
• Candidates at the rank of Associate or Full Professor will have an established track record of R01-level funding.

Application Information

Applicants must complete and submit an online application https://jobs.uc.edu and attach under "Resume/CV" a single pdf document including a CV, cover letter summarizing research accomplishments (1 page), future research plan (up to 3 pages), and names of three references. Interested applicants may also contact the Surgical Oncology Search Committee, c/o Andrew Waters at andrew.waters@uc.edu and Tammy Holm at holmty@ucmail.uc.edu for further information and/or details regarding the position.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Research, Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology

Date: Aug 30, 2025

Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US

Facility: Main Campus

Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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