Sloan-Kettering Institute is seeking an innovative individual at the Assistant Member level, with strong research accomplishments in synthetic or mechanistic organic chemistry, or chemical biology to establish a research program which addresses problems relating to bioorganic chemistry and cancer research. Faculty will be eligible to hold graduate school appointments in the
Gerstner Sloan-Kettering Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, the
Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences of Cornell University, as well as the
Tri-Institutional MD/PhD Training Program.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center offers a unique and exciting research environment with programs in Chemistry, Pharmacology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Computational Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Cancer Pathogenesis and Structural Biology. The presence on campus of world-renowned clinical programs in cancer research, treatment and prevention offers many opportunities for creative collaboration.
Applicants must have a PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology, or pharmacology, and a dedication to engage in collaborative research efforts at the interface of chemistry and biology. Both a strong record of achievement and the potential to secure external funding are required.
Candidates should e-mail their application, preferably in PDF format, to chembio@mskcc.org by November 1, 2009. The application should include a CV, a description of past and proposed research (3-7 pages), and copies of three representative publications. Candidates should arrange to have three signed letters of reference sent by e-mail to chembio@mskcc.org addressed to:
David Gin, PhD and Sam Danishefsky, PhD
c/o Marie Aiello / Box428
Molecular Pharmacology and Chemistry Program
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue
New York, NY 10065
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
