The Department of Neurologic a l Surg e ry, the Harol d C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) a n d the O'Donnell Brain Ins t itute (OBI) are jointly recrui t ing a Dir e ctor of the SCCC Ne u ro-Oncology Transla t ional Research Program. This leader will h a ve a primary f a cul t y appointment in the Departmen t of Neurological Surgery at U T Southwest e rn that is alig n ed with the candidate's training and expertise and will report academic a lly t o the
respec t ive Department C h air and/or Center D ir e ctor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide the over a ll leadership and academic vision for gr o wth and developm e nt of a mul t i-disci p linary Neuro- Oncology Transla t ional R e search P rogr a m of national reputation.

• S t imulat e and lead laboratory and clinical research in brain t u mor e t iology, p a thophysiology, and treatment.

• In partnership wit h UTSW departments, lead and support the r e crui t ment o f laboratory and c l inical investigators in neuro-oncology.

• Par t icipate in mentori n g of laboratory and clinical i n ves t ig a tors in brain t u mor r e search.

• Develop researc h partnerships with other academic institutions, pharma, and biotech to enhance programmatic translational goals.

• Secure an adequate portfolio of inves t igat o r-ini t iated and t rials with industry partners, focused on the needs of patients in the institu t ion's catchmen t area.

• Particip a te in the dev e lopment of intr a - and inter-programma t ic inter a ctions at the SCCC and O BI relevan t to brain t u mor research.

• Sustain effor t s in advocacy and outreach wit h a focus in Brain Tumor s.

Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

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UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.