Faculty Positions

Open Rank Faculty Position(s) in Cancer Research
The Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center (MBRCC) of West Virginia University (WVU) seeks distinguished scientists and thought leaders as Faculty (rank open) to further its scientific exploration and discovery targeting the revention and cure of cancer. The selected candidate(s) will exhibit extraordinary potential for significantly advancing his/her field toward novel treatments in cancer related disciplines, be committed to bench-to-bedside activity, be comfortable with collaborative accomplishment, and have a willingness to share discoveries for the benefit of the larger medical community. He/she will hold a faculty appointment in the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center, as well as appointment in a department in the WVU School of Medicine - depending on discipline expertise and interests, and experience.
(Posted until filled, last updated 11/18/2008)

Eminent Scholar in Lung Cancer Research and Leader Surgical Thoracic Oncology
The Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center (MBRCC) seeks a distinguished clinical expert and thought leader to further its clinical exploration and discovery targeting the prevention and cure of lung cancer. The selected candidate will exhibit extraordinary potential for taking new ideas from basic research and clinical practices to clinical trials for promising treatments for lung cancer; thus facilitating clinical development of novel agents and practices with laboratory methods for in vivo target assessment. He/she will have a solid background in clinical lung cancer research and be committed to bench-to-bed activity, be comfortable with collaborative accomplishment, and have a willingness to share discoveries for the benefit of the larger medical community….click here for more information
(Posted until filled, last updated 3/18/2008)


Director Hematological Malignancies and Bone Marrow Transplant
The Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center (MBRCC) seeks a distinguished physician scientist/exceptional clinical translational investigator, and thought leader to further its scientific exploration and discovery related to hematologic malignancies, blood and marrow stem cell transplantation. Qualified candidates must be board certified in medicine and hematology with experience in BMT. He/she will exhibit extraordinary potential for significantly advancing the disciplines toward novel treatments of hematologic malignancies as well as blood and marrow stem cell transplantation. The new Director will be well prepared for leadership in academic medicine, committed to bench-to-bedside activity, comfortable with collaborative accomplishment, and exhibit willingness to-share discoveries for the benefit of the larger medical community. A very attractive package is available for the exceptionally prepared candidate, to include a tenure-earning position in an appropriate discipline in the School of Medicine, protected time for research, dedicated laboratory facilities, judiciously balanced clinical responsibilities, recruitment of additional research/clinical scholars, and consideration for center-wide leadership as Associate Director for Clinical Research…. click here for more information
(Posted until filled, last updated 3/18/2008)


Program and junior faculty investigator Section of Hematology/Oncology
The Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center (MBRCC) seeks a distinguished clinician to further scientific exploration and discovery related to hematologic malignancies and blood and marrow stem cell transplantation, patient care, and clinician scientist education. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in the design and conduct of clinical trials and will be prepared to provide leadership in expanding clinical research in this regard. Therefore, distinguished clinical/translational scientists should also express interest. Qualified candidates must be board certified in internal medicine and BC/BE in hematology and/or oncology, with experience or demonstrable strong interest in BMT….click here for more information
(Posted until filled, last updated 3/18/2008)


Dedicated researcher(s) in Cancer Health Services, Health Interventions and/or Health Outcomes Research
The researcher will establish and conduct an independent research program in cancer health services, health interventions, and/or health outcomes research. This appointment is in the WVU School of Pharmacy Department of Pharmaceutical Systems and Policy (PSP) and is available immediately. Responsibilities include: establishing/conducting an independent research program in health services or health outcomes research that can inform the healthcare of West Virginia and the nation; securing federal grants to support research; and teaching in the graduate and professional programs. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate
with rank and experience. click here for more information
(Posted until filled, last updated 9/5/2008)

Eminent Scholar in Oncology Nursing
The researcher will establish and conduct an independent research program in oncology nursing. This appointment is in the WVU School of Nursing Department of Health Promotion or Health Restoration and begins in Fall 2008.
Responsibilities include: establishing/conducting an independent research program in oncology nursing research that can inform the healthcare of West Virginia and the nation; securing federal grants to support research; and teaching in the graduate / doctoral programs. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with rank and experience.
(Posted until filled, last updated 6/10/2008)

Post Doctoral Fellowship Positions

Two post-doctoral fellowship positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Lan Guo of the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center at West Virginia University to study the effects of nanoparticles on cellular signaling and lung inflammation, and microRNA in cancer. The first project will examine the potential toxicological effects of nanoparticles in human cells. The second project will explore the regulatory functions of microRNA in lung cancer and breast cancer.  Both projects will extensively involve collaboration with National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).  A Ph.D. Degree in Molecular Biology or Biology related discipline is required.  Experience with basic molecular, cellular and biochemical techniques is essential. Click here for more information.
(Posted until filled, last updated 09/15/2009)