Basic Scientist - Otolaryngology- HNS & Anatomy/Neurobiology

The successful candidate will have a strong academic background and research program with strong potential for consistent funding and demonstrated expertise in assessing cancer transcriptomic data, signaling pathways, and the immune microenvironment of tumors. The candidate will have the opportunity to closely collaborate with the oncologic surgeons in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery and the Center for Neural Circuit Mapping in the Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology to conduct genomics/epigenomics-directed translational research using head & neck cancer tissue specimens. Research funding or significant potential for research funding will be evaluated.

The successful recruit will also participate in teaching and mentoring activities of the department, which may involve medical students, graduate students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty. To apply for this position, please use the online UCI Recruit system at  Show Contact Details . Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The academic appointment level will be recommended based on training and experience.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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