As seen in the 13 January issue of Science:

MUSC

HOLLINGS CANCER CENTER

The Hollings Cancer Center (HCC), an NCI-Designated Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina, is recruiting for a Deputy Director. Applicants for this position should have a record of accomplishments in either a clinical/ translational or basic science area and experience in developing complex integrative programs. In addition, the applicant should have significant administrative leadership experience. The position entails working closely with the Director to further the clinical, translational, and basic research goals of the Center. It includes community outreach, fundraising, legislative relations, working with internal and external advisory boards, and providing direction for associate directors and program leaders within the Center.

With a research portfolio of more than $40M in extramural funding, the HCC is undergoing rapid growth that requires continued development of a strong basic, translational and clinical research leadership team as it pursues NCI Comprehensive Center status. HCC has more than 120 researchers organized into five scientific programs with two new research buildings, and a total research space of 120,000 sq. ft.

The Medical University of South Carolina is located in historic Charleston on the Atlantic Ocean, a city known for its excellent schools and colleges, rich cultural offerings, and recreational activities such as beaches, sailing, fishing, golf and tennis. If you have interest in this position, please send your curriculum vitae to Tara Campbell at campbetb@musc.edu with a letter describing your background and goals. For further information about the HCC, consult our website at http://www.hcc.musc.edu.