The Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S) and Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC) is seeking a Director of the Institute for Cancer Genetics (ICG). The ICG emphasizes discovery cancer science, spanning mechanisms to model systems to translational applications. The ICG is located at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) campus in a component of the Irving Cancer Research Center (ICRC) building:
The successful candidate will be expected to advance research in cancer science with a history of pioneering research accomplishments and leadership experience with a proven track record in identifying outstanding young researchers and fostering their careers. The ICG Director will report to the Director of the HICCC and to the Dean of the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Responsibilities include the following:
Research : Grow cutting edge cancer science through recruitment of future scientific leaders and enhancement of collaborative research efforts.
Faculty Support : Provide mentorship and career guidance to faculty members within the ICG and across the HICCC, facilitating their professional growth and development.
Regulatory Compliance : Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, ethical standards and institutional policies.
Education and Training : Contribute to the education and training of students, residents, fellows and other trainees in cancer science.
The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching and/or service will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Columbia University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment and strongly encourages applications from women, underrepresented minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.
Please send a cover letter of interest and a Curriculum Vitae , Applicants are encouraged to describe in their letter of intent how their scholarship contributes to building and supporting diverse communities.
If you have any questions, please email: OfficeofKArmstrong@cumc.columbia.edu
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Pay Transparency Disclosure
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
About Columbia University
Columbia University is one of the world's most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.
Connections working at Columbia University