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Submission of resumes will be considered an expression of interest in the available opportunity. Applicants who best meet the education and experience requirements of the position will be contacted by the interviewing department and invited to formally apply for consideration. Cleveland Clinic is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer.

Cancer Biologist (Brain Tumors, Gliomas)

The Department of Cancer Biology of the Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute is seeking a cancer biologist at the mid-career level with strong basic and translational research interests in brain tumors, specifically in gliomas. This position is an exceptional opportunity to translate laboratory discoveries to the patient through the basic and clinical resources available at the Lerner Research Institute and the Brain Tumor Institute of the Cleveland Clinic.

The Department of Cancer Biology currently has 11 primary Faculty members with strong research programs in gliomas, prostate and colorectal cancers, molecular genetics of human cancers, translational research and developmental therapy, cell signaling, apoptosis, genetic regulation and antiviral mechanisms. The Brain Tumor Institute is a unique multidisciplinary department within the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center and is dedicated to clinical excellence, innovative research in gliomas and academic achievement. Outstanding facilities and generous start-up funds are available. The Department of Cancer Biology is developing strong basic and translational research programs in disease-specific areas through strong collaborative research and interactions with outstanding clinical programs.

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, summary of research plans, and three references to:

Janet A. Houghton Ph.D.
Chair; Department of Cancer Biology
Lerner Research Institute
Cleveland Clinic
9500 Euclid Avenue / NB4-59
Cleveland, OH 44195

For specific questions/information access http://www.lerner.ccf.org/cancerbio/ or contact Ms. Salene Sanderson 216-445-6620, sanders2@ccf.org.

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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