UNIV - Open Rank - Research Assistant Professor - Department of Biochemistry
About The Position
The Hollings Cancer Center and the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invite applications for Research Assistant Professor. This position is affiliated with the Translation Science Laboratory (TSL) within the Hollings Cancer Center, South Carolina’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center. An M.D. or PhD and a minimum of two years’ relevant experience at the time of appointment is required This position involves substantial collaborative engagement with Hollings Cancer Center investigators and Shared Resource leadership, with a primary emphasis on scientific, operational, and strategic oversight within the Translational Science Laboratory. Responsibilities include providing advanced scientific consultation and technical leadership in support of cancer research and oncology clinical trials; contributing to the design and implementation of correlative science strategies; and leading training activities for faculty, staff, and users in advanced workflows, instrumentation, and assay design. The Research Assistant Professor will also support Shared Resource sustainability through participation in cost recovery planning, assay evaluation and modernization, workflow optimization, and utilization and reporting activities aligned with institutional and NCI expectations. Additional duties include contributing to compliance and regulatory activities consistent with MUSC policies and federal guidelines, supporting cross‑core collaborations, and assisting with data tracking, analysis, and reporting to inform operational and strategic planning. Strong data analysis and organizational skills are required. Prior experience in an NCI‑designated cancer center or shared resource environment is preferred. MUSC is located in Charleston, SC, a vibrant and diverse community renowned for its music, arts and culinary scene, with ample opportunities for coastal outdoor activities. Founded in 1824, MUSC is the state’s largest medical complex, has the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, and is the largest employer in the metropolitan Charleston area. MUSC ranks in the top quartile of domestic educational institutions in research funding and is home to a Clinical and Translational Science Award. Interested applicants should send a cover letter describing qualifications and collaborative experience, along with a curriculum vitae to Travis Poole, MHA (poolet@musc.edu). This posting will remain open until filled.
Requirements
- M.D. or PhD
- A minimum of two years’ relevant experience at the time of appointment
- Strong data analysis and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in an NCI‑designated cancer center or shared resource environment is preferred
Responsibilities
- Providing advanced scientific consultation and technical leadership in support of cancer research and oncology clinical trials
- Contributing to the design and implementation of correlative science strategies
- Leading training activities for faculty, staff, and users in advanced workflows, instrumentation, and assay design
- Support Shared Resource sustainability through participation in cost recovery planning, assay evaluation and modernization, workflow optimization, and utilization and reporting activities aligned with institutional and NCI expectations
- Contributing to compliance and regulatory activities consistent with MUSC policies and federal guidelines
- Supporting cross‑core collaborations
- Assisting with data tracking, analysis, and reporting to inform operational and strategic planning
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
