Assistant Professor in The Markey Cancer Center

Job Title
Assistant Professor in The Markey Cancer Center


Requisition Number
FE04096


Working Title

Department Name
7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track


Required Education

PhD or MD



Required Related Experience

Breast cancer research, DNA cloning, gene knockout & overexpression, cell culture, protein purification, western blotting, immunofluorescence staining, cell sorting, cell transfection, tissue microarray analysis, metabolic profiling, CRISPR/Cas9 library screen, next generation sequencing techniques, Data analyses, reporting, manuscript & grant writing



Required License/Registration/Certification

NA



Job Summary

The Markey Cancer Center at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking an exceptional candidate for a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Professor with an emphasis in breast cancer research. Applicants must have a PhD and/or MD with expertise that complements existing center strengths. Competitive start-up funds and faculty salary will be provided, commensurate with level of experience. In addition, wet laboratory space will be provided in the new, open-format, Healthy Kentucky Research Building which house the majority of cancer basic researchers and is in close proximity to state-of-the-art research cores.



The Markey Cancer Center is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center on the medical campus of the University of Kentucky. Situated on a campus with all six health profession colleges, the cancer center is located within a vibrant and expanding basic, clinical, and population research community with ample opportunities for collaboration within and across its research programs (see https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/markey-cancer-center/research for more information).



Applications should include a curriculum vita, as well as a cover letter with description of cancer research interests, and a discussion of future research plans. Applicants should provide three professional letters of reference. Applications should be submitted online and will be reviewed by a faculty search committee as applications arrive. Job postings will remain open until the position is filled. Competitive candidates will receive an invitation to visit the University of Kentucky for an interview.

To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Breast cancer research, DNA cloning, gene knockout & overexpression, cell culture, protein purification, western blotting, immunofluorescence staining, cell sorting, cell transfection, tissue microarray analysis, metabolic profiling, CRISPR/Cas9 library screen, next generation sequencing techniques, Data analyses, reporting, manuscript & grant writing



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

PhD with more than 5 years of related experience



Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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