Category: Uncategorized

Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Application Deadline Date: Open until filled

The Department of Cancer Biology at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine is the discovery science hub for the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center (AHWFBCCC). Departmental faculty engage in cutting edge research on signaling, genomics, metabolism, microbiome, immuno-oncology, therapeutic development, and metastatic mechanisms in a range of cancers including breast, lung, prostate, brain, leukemias, melanoma and more in a collaborative environment. The Department is home to the Cancer Biology PhD program and faculty train PhD and MS students from other programs including Molecular Medicine and Translational Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, and Integrative Physiology and Pharmacology. The department has a robust URM summer training program and multiple training grants. All Cancer Biology faculty have membership in the AHWFBCCC, providing access to world-class instrumentation and shared resources to support research.

The department is recruiting at the level of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in the areas of cancer metabolism and its regulation, cancer and the microbiome, and dietary interactions in cancer and metabolism to bolster and grow our existing expertise. Candidates should have an interest in cross-disciplinary team and translational science. In addition to the other departmental faculty, the candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with faculty across the institution, including other basic science departments, the Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM), the Virginia Tech-Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences (SBES), the Sticht Center on Aging, the Center for Precision Medicine, the Center for Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, and other research entities.

The Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center is a leader in cancer care, transdisciplinary research, and education. The Cancer Center is celebrating its 50th year of designation from the National Cancer Institute in 2024. AHWFBCCC provides innovative, relevant cancer research, increases access to high quality cancer care and clinical trials, trustworthy engagement and outreach, and meaningful pipeline programs that foster workforce diversity, equity and inclusion. The Cancer Center serve a catchment area across 30 counties across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, that includes more than 7 million people, and provides care for over 20,000 individuals with newly diagnosed cancer each year at over 20 regional locations.

For more information, please click here. https://school.wakehealth.edu/departments/cancer-biology and https://www.wakehealth.edu/locations/facilities/comprehensive-cancer-center

Candidate requirements:
•PhD, MD/PhD
•Independent research program focused on cancer metabolism, microbiome and cancer interactions, or dietary impact on cancer and metabolism, including drug development.
•Track record of publications and funding
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills
•Experience and interest in training, including in diversity, equity and inclusion
•Candidates who are female or from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in science are especially encouraged to apply

Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a 2-3 page research statement, and a 1 page training/teaching philosophy to Dr. Steven Kridel (skridel@wakehealth.edu), Chair, Department of Cancer Biology (and Thavone (TK) Khounthikoumane (tkhounth@wakehealth.edu) Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

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Application Deadline Date: 03/31/2024
Location: On-site; Washington, DC

Friends of Cancer Research (Friends) is seeking a Science Policy Fellow for a six-month term to be a part of our fast-paced science policy team. Friends works to accelerate policy change and support groundbreaking science to enable efficient development and earlier availability of safe and effective new therapies for patients. We drive collaboration among partners from every healthcare sector to power advances in science, policy, and regulation. We unite scientists, pharmaceutical companies, cancer and research advocates, and policymakers with shared trust and guide them towards meaningful cooperation.
The Science Policy Fellow works with all members of the Science Policy Team to: Develop project material and meeting summary documents; Write and analyze scientific and policy documents; and All other duties, as assigned.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual and self-starter who can collaborate effectively within a small but nimble organization. Candidates should be a current graduate, postdoctoral, or professional school student pursuing a terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D.) or have obtained a terminal degree within the last five years and have interest in cancer research and health policy. Candidates should be based in the United States and not require visa sponsorship from Friends of Cancer Research in order to remain in the U.S. during the fellowship dates. Although not required, the ideal candidate will benefit from the following knowledge and skills:

• Show initiative.
• Be highly organized, including being able to manage multiple projects and deadlines, and being attentive to detail.
• Have strong written and oral scientific communications skills.
• Have experience with the Microsoft suite (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

This is an excellent opportunity for an intelligent, creative, and motivated cancer research scientist interested in exploring a new career path and develop professional skills. Over the course of 6 months, you will learn how a growing non-profit organization functions and gain valuable experience in aspects of health and science policy research, cancer advocacy, and federal government relations.

This position receives a stipend and other benefits tailored to individual applicants. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2024.

Major Duties and Responsibilities: The Science Policy Fellow works with all members of the Science Policy Team to: Develop project material and meeting summary documents; Write and analyze scientific and policy documents; and All other duties, as assigned. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual and self-starter who can collaborate effectively within a small but nimble organization.

Qualifications: Candidates should be a current graduate, postdoctoral, or professional school student pursuing a terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D.) or have obtained a terminal degree within the last five years and have interest in cancer research and health policy. Candidates should be based in the United States and not require visa sponsorship from Friends of Cancer Research in order to remain in the U.S. during the fellowship dates.

How To Apply: Submit the following material to jobs@focr.org with “Science Policy Fellowship” in the title: 1) Cover letter 2) Resume 3) Two references with at least one letter from an academic advisor (maximum 2 pages per letter, PDF) 4) Separate document with a description of current or previous graduate research using language a non-scientist would understand (500 words max).
For more information go to: https://friendsofcancerresearch.org/job/science-policy-fellowship/

Reports To: VP, Science Policy
Contact: jobs@focr.org
Job Category: Fellowship

Equal Opportunity Employer: Friends of Cancer Research does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities of operations.

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