Category: Faculty Job

Location: West Lafayette, IN
Application Deadline Date: October 15, 2024

Purdue University invites applications for the position of Head of the Department of Biological Sciences to start July 2025. The department seeks a dynamic leader with creative vision and an outstanding record of research, administration, and teaching.
Key responsibilities of the Department Head include:
• providing leadership to support existing preeminent research programs and launch new high-impact growth areas;
• leading efforts to attract, mentor, and retain high-achieving faculty;
• fostering an inclusive environment;
• preparing students to become scientific leaders;
• managing substantial budgets;
• advocating on behalf of the Department’s mission to internal and external stakeholders, including cultivating long-term relationships with our alumni and fundraising;
• enhancing the continuing efforts of our University and College to build interdisciplinary programs.

Department Overview
Our department encompasses a broad array of innovative research areas, ranging from subcellular to ecosystem scales, along with diverse, creative educational programs. Interdisciplinary, collaborative research is supported and encouraged both within the department and the university. Many departmental faculty members are involved in university-wide multidisciplinary research, such as through Discovery Park www.discoverypark.purdue.edu and the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research www.cancerresearch.purdue.edu. Members of the department play leading roles in the Purdue Institute for Integrative Neuroscience https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/institute-for-integrative-neuroscience/ and Purdue Institute of Inflammation, Immunology and Infectious Disease https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/pi4d/. Moreover, departmental faculty participate in translational and industrial partnerships, including patent development and the One Health initiative https://www.purdue.edu/onehealth/. As of Fall 2024, the Biological Sciences Department is comprised of 57 faculty members and 55 staff members, 7 lecturers, 32 post-doctoral researchers, 146 graduate students, and 1244 undergraduate biology majors. Further information about the department is available at www.bio.purdue.edu.
College of Science Overview
The Department of Biological Sciences is one of seven departments in the College of Science, and there are numerous interdisciplinary programs and centers. Beyond the College, Purdue’s strengths in Engineering, Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy and the Health and Human Sciences contribute to robust research collaboration, technology development, and advanced data analysis capabilities, and it fosters a rich educational environment for students and postdoctoral fellows. Further information on the College of Science is available on the website at www.science.purdue.edu.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have: a Ph.D. in Biology or a related discipline; an outstanding record of scholarly achievement and a history of extramurally funded research commensurate with the rank of full professor at Purdue; dedication to building a diverse, inclusive, and vibrant scientific community, exceptional and proven leadership abilities; an effective vision for the department in the university, state, and nation; commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education; and an enthusiasm for engagement and development. Purdue University’s Department of Biological Sciences is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction and engagement.
Applications
We encourage qualified candidates to submit application materials online at LINK. Please submit a letter of application that describes qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, names of three references, and statement of administrative philosophy. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions should be directed to Biology Head Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University, 915 Mitch Daniels Blvd., West Lafayette, IN 47907-2054 or bioscifacsearch@purdue.edu A background check is required for employment in this position.

EEO/AA Statement
Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Location: New Brunswick, NJ
Application Deadline Date: 10/1/24

FLYER

Rutgers Cancer Institute is seeking a faculty member at the Associate Professor- to Professor-level to serve as the Associate Director for Education and Training to drive forward our mission of excellence in cancer research education. In this role, the Associate Director will lead the development, coordination, and evaluation of comprehensive research education and training activities within Rutgers Cancer Institute and across collaborative institutional efforts, ensuring our unique focus and mission of Rutgers Cancer Institute are reflected into every educational endeavor. The Associate Director is a member of the Research Leadership Council and Council of Associate Directors and attends (and presents progress to) the Internal Advisory Board and External Advisory Board as a cancer center leadership representative.

Additional responsibilities include:
· Oversee research career enhancement activities and develop new educational initiatives.
· Provide a portfolio of high-quality lectures and research training programs and oversee multiple seminar series including the Annual Retreat for Cancer Research in New Jersey and the Joint Research Symposium with Princeton University.
· Lead efforts to develop new Rutgers Cancer Institute and broader collaborative research training grant applications.
· Partner with undergraduate and graduate programs to integrate Rutgers Cancer Institute areas into the wider curriculum, including the development of new graduate programs.
· Develop and implement targeted courses to contribute to training basic, population, and clinical investigators.
· Partner with wider Rutgers assets to develop targeted conferences, courses, “boot camps”, etc.
· Lead the Rutgers Youth Enjoy Science (RUYES) and Oncology Physician Initiative to Maximize Diversity (OPTIM) Programs.
· Formally approve and sign letters for the appointment and placement of undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate research trainees at Rutgers Cancer Institute.
· Provide leadership, develop educational policies and conduct strategic planning in alignment with Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) and Rutgers: ensure educational policies are consistent with those of Rutgers; Develop policies that promote involvement of students and trainees in research.
· Represent Rutgers Cancer Institute at selected RBHS meetings · Interface and contribute to Rutgers wide offices and committees focused on education and training, including Rutgers University’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and various Graduate Schools · Review and signoff for contracts with extramural educational programs and institutions · CCSG responsibilities include the oversight of activities relevant to the CCSG grant application process with CRTEC programs. Identify unmet needs and develop plans to address them.

Qualified candidates must have a doctoral degree, outstanding academic credentials preferably with an oncology focus, and a history of research training grants (T32, R25, etc.). CCSG experience is preferred.

Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center located in New Brunswick, NJ, and RWJBarnabas Health, the state’s largest health care delivery system, partner to deliver high-quality and sophisticated oncology care to patients close to home. This integrated cancer care model combines the strength of both entities, offering access to the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options for adult and pediatric cancer patients, including clinical trials, immunotherapy, proton therapy, precision medicine, CAR T-cell therapy and cardio-oncology. Unique opportunities exist for collaborations between clinical and research programs, including clinical trials and population research, cancer chemoprevention, clinical and basic pharmacology, and Phase 1 clinical trials. For more information, visit www.cinj.org.

For questions on this position or to learn more about our available positions, please contact the Rutgers Cancer Institute Faculty Recruitment Office at cinjcareers@rutgers.edu.

https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/230717