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Vacancy ID FAC0006182 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Dependent on Experience/Qualiifications Proposed Start Date 01/01/2027 Position Information Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education

We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce. Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, in collaboration with departments in the School of Medicine and across the entire University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is seeking outstanding candidates for faculty positions at all ranks in basic and translational cancer research. This broad-based recruitment seeks several creative scientists in fundamental molecular, cellular, and computational areas applicable to cancer etiology, progression, metastasis, and therapy. Areas of interest include but are not limited to animal and non-animal models for cancer research, signaling, systems biology, cancer genetics/genomics/epigenetics, radiobiology, tumor virology, cancer immunology, development of therapeutics and biologics, immunogenomics, gene editing, and data science/AI. Applicants should have a strong record of recent accomplishments as a postdoctoral fellow or sustained productivity as an established faculty member.

Appointment and rank in an academic department will be determined by the applicant’s qualifications. Priority consideration will be given for applications submitted by December 1st, 2026, with additional consideration given for applications submitted by January 16th, 2027. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Doctoral degree required. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Doctoral degree with at least 2-3 years of postdoctoral research experience is preferred.

Physician Scientist are encouraged to apply. Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/327585 Department Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title Octavia Bullard, HR Consultant Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected] Academic Personnel Office Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [email protected]. Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity

Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae / Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * What is your highest degree? PhD MD PharmD DDS DVM JD MLS/MIS Masters Other Office of Human Resources 919-843-2300 [email protected] © 2026 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill About Human Resources UNC-Chapel Hill Policies Office of Faculty Affairs To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at .

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