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Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times' Top Workplaces.

Summary

The faculty member will develop and maintain an active research program. The faculty member will support his/her research primarily through extramural grants and publish original research reports in peer-reviewed scientific journals. The faculty member will recruit and appropriately mentor research personnel within his/her research program. The faculty member will actively and collegially participate in the CCSG programs and the Moffitt Research Institute activities.The Independent Scientist Pathway is intended for tenure-track individuals who dedicate most of their effort to independent research. A portion of their effort is dedicated to educating future investigators, by teaching graduate students and medical students, and supervising postdoctoral fellows. These individuals will have their primary appointment in a Basic Science or Population Science department. They may have a secondary appointment in a Clinical Science department.

Tenure-Earning Assistant Member Metabolism & Physiology Faculty

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The Metabolism Program and Department of Metabolism & Physiology at Moffitt Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, invites applications from outstanding scientists for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Member level. We seek innovators to advance cancer metabolism-focused studies that can integrate both foundational and clinical investigations as part of Moffitt's initiative to significantly expand its nationally and internationally recognized cancer programs.

The Department of Metabolism and Physiology focuses on the characterization of cancer-related processes in their native state using non-invasive techniques, including intravital microscopy, clinical-grade imaging (PET/CT/MRI), in vivo stable isotope tracing, metabolic phenotyping, and ex vivo live microscopy and metabolomics. Research in the department investigates complex networks (metabolic, signaling) within living cells, complex cell-cell interactions within organoids or tumors, and complex interactions between tumor and stroma in experimental animals and human tumor tissue samples.

To learn more about the department, visit:

https://moffitt.org/research-science/divisions-and-departments/basic-science/metabolism-and-physiology/

Position Highlights:

• Moffitt offers a competitive start-up package and dedicated space in a highly interactive research environment on the Moffitt campus that houses faculty in the Department of Metabolism & Physiology.
• Collaborate with Department members to understand cancers as dynamic, evolving systems with complex tumor-host interactions, and to use this integrated understanding to identify novel therapeutic vulnerabilities.

Ideal Candidates:

• Develop an independent research program in Metabolism that complements the Department's existing strengths in on the characterization of cancer-related processes in their native state.
• Candidates with demonstrated strength in any area of metabolism will be considered, but preference will be given to candidates with research plans focused on tumor-host metabolic interactions, including diet, microbiome, cachexia, therapy, and other factors.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• The successful candidate should have a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree, a strong track record of impactful science and compelling plans for building a creative research program.

Moffitt is affiliated with the University of South Florida and a University appointment is encouraged.

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Salary Range

$130,728.00 - $196,102.40

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.

We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

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