Medicine- Medical Oncology, Assistant Professor

Company: University of Miami - UHealth
Location: Miami
Posted on: March 20, 2026

Job Description:

Sebastian Strong Dolphins Cancer Challenge Endowed Chair, Assistant Professor, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful applicant will have a primary appointment in a department at the University of Miami and research responsibilities within the Translational and Clinical Oncology Program (TCO) at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, which is South Florida’s only NCI-designated Cancer Center. The successful candidate should be motivated to participate in the expansion of driving breakthrough research from laboratory discoveries to novel interventions with direct patient impact. There is particular interest in candidates who would like to pursue greater than 50% of their time to a pediatric related cancer. We welcome highly collaborative team scientists, with a track record of excellence in research, peer-reviewed publications, and the potential to develop and/or lead clinical trials, including investigator-initiated trials. There is a particular interest in candidates interested in precision medicine/pathology. The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is a University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Facility, the only university-based cancer center in the region, and a proud member of the Alliance of Dedicated Cancer Centers. Sylvester offers the only Phase 1 clinical trials program in South Florida, providing access to some of the newest investigational therapies. Key Areas of Responsibility · Reporting to the Department Chair, the incumbent will conduct, collaborate, and manage scientific research and investigations · Participates in the management of the daily operations of his/her lab · Supervise, mentor, and manage postdoctoral fellows as well as graduate students engaged in collaborative research projects · Explore and develop appropriate research collaborations both within the Department, the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and outside of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine departments and schools · Collect and analyze data · Write and submit scientific papers and abstracts, as well as submit grant proposals · Presents ongoing work and findings to colleagues and at academic/research conferences · Participates in the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Junior Development Program Qualifications Department Faculty members will need to meet the following requirements: Requirements (essential) · Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry or Molecular Biology and have appropriate expertise in discovery of molecular, biochemical, or chemical mechanisms. · Demonstrated knowledge and application of scientific techniques · Some experience in running a lab, funded research projects, and/or supervising post-docs · Strong written and oral communication skills · Ability to work with diverse constituency · Computer literacy · Completion of successful academic and research work that has resulted in authorship and/or co-authorship of papers in peer reviewed journals while serving as a faculty, and/or as a scientist. · Demonstrates ability to develop collaborative research projects in a manner consistent with the mentor’s research plan and contribute towards the making of scientific advances in the field of work. · Demonstrates ability to teach in the laboratory setting and/or through presentations of papers and/or seminars. · Successful track of research projects/funds and contribution to grant applications that are collaborative in nature and/or demonstrated ability to write competitive grants independently. · Demonstrates desire to move towards scientific independence through submission of grant applications, development of independent research projects, or collaborate with scientists other than the primary mentor with whom the scientist works. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research, and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Contact Information Irma Riccio 1120 NW 14th Street Miami, FL 33136 USA iriccio@miami.edu Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Faculty

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