Translational Scientist- Multiple Myeloma

The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking an energetic and innovative Translational Scientist in the field of Multiple Myeloma to lead a nationally recognized research program . The Translational Scientist will provide scientific leadership for the program. The program is a major growing and expanding program within the Cancer Institute consisting of an internationally recognized myeloma center, five full-time multiple myeloma clinicians, a robust bone marrow procurement operation, and a cellular therapy program. In addition, there is a robust clinical trials infrastructure and tumor bank supported by the Cancer Institute with over 400,000 bio bank specimens. The program is financially supported in part by the Myeloma Foundation, which has contributed over $5M in research dollars over the last 10 years.

The Translational Scientist will have a faculty position in the Department of Internal Medicine and hold an endowed chair. In addition, they will have a leadership role on the Myeloma Foundation to help determine the proper use of these funds. Ample lab space will be provided in the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. Successful candidates will have the opportunity for leadership roles on the Disease Oriented Committee, Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee, and Cancer Programs.

Candidates must be eligible for an academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or above, with an MD/PhD or comparable degree, and have a documented track record in funded myeloma research. The position will have access to substantial resources including a multiple year support package to conduct clinical and laboratory-based research focused on multiple myeloma, endowed accounts, and leadership positions within the Cancer Institute.

This recruiting effort is made possible through significant institutional support and a commitment from the state of Arkansas to support the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institutes efforts to attain NCI Designation. The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is the only cancer center in the state of Arkansas with a robust cancer research portfolio and a mission to improve cancer outcomes for all Arkansans. Its 170+ members conduct outstanding cancer research within Cancer Therapeutics, Cancer Biology, and Cancer Prevention & Population Sciences research programs. Cancer Institute members receive approximately $20 million in extramural cancer research funds annually, including multiple COBRE grants. The Cancer Institute has six institutional shared resource facilities and has recently hired 23 laboratory-based cancer researchers. Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute researchers also lead four cancer-focused NIH-funded Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBREs).

Applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae, a one-page letter of interest, and three professional references directly to Dr. Michael Birrer c/o Rikki Rogers Crawford at .... Application deadline is September 27, 2025. Selected applicants will join a vibrant academic community that values its researchers. Applicants must be able to work in a team environment.

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