Description

FACULTY POSITION

The University of Vermont Cancer Center and the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics 
in the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont seeks a full time, Tenure 
pathway faculty member at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level. Applicants must have 
a Ph.D. or equivalent and an active cancer-relevant, peer-reviewed funded research program. 
Candidates will join a dynamic and collaborative community of scientists, educators, and trainees who 
are passionate about understanding the molecular mechanisms associated with protein structure and 
function that impact molecular motors and cytoskeletal proteins involved in cell division and intracellular 
transport and how these relate to human health and disease.

This is a research-focused position with at least some component of investigation relevant to cancer 
biology. A major goal of the UVM Cancer Center is to work to eliminate and understand the molecular 
mechanisms involved in tumor development, tumor microenvironment interactions, tumor metastases 
and tumor dormancy. Candidates should be able to demonstrate prior and current success in obtaining 
peer-reviewed cancer-relevant funding. 

This position will be based in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, with concurrent 
membership in the UVM Cancer Center. There is an opportunity to participate in teaching activities 
and to work with learners at all levels. A generous start-up package is available and will be based on 
the needs of an individual candidate’s research program.

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating 
an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to 
prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective 
problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical 
conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our 
Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The 
successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our 
Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts. 

Successful candidates will exhibit a strong commitment to the tenets of Our Common Ground and the 
principles of professionalism. Applicants are required to submit a separate statement detailing how they 
would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism. 

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants 
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, 
gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally 
protected by federal or state law.

The University of Vermont offers an outstanding benefits package including sick days, medical/ dental/
vision coverage employer-funded retirement plan options. 

Applicants must apply online at: www.uvmjobs.com under Position No.004594. Applications must 
include:

• CV 
• Cover letter
• Research plan with explanation of cancer relevance
• Contact information for three references
• A separate statement detailing how you will enhance the values of Our
• Common Ground and Professionalism

Questions about this opportunity may be directed to: Dr. Randall Holcombe, Search Committee Chair; Director, University of Vermont Cancer Center. Email: Randall.Holcombe@med.uvm.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Employment is subject to a successful background check.

PHONE: (802) 656-2540 http://www.uvm.edu/larnermed/mpb FAX: (802) 656-0747