As seen in the 13 January issue of Science:

MUSC

HOLLINGS CANCER CENTER

The Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is pleased to announce at least four openings for Assistant, Associate and Professor level faculty positions with interest and experience in cancer lipid signaling and/or metabolism. State-of-the-art laboratories, outstanding resources and research support are available. Two of the four openings will be senior level positions, and will hold $2 million endowed chairs. We are seeking outstanding scientists who would complement and expand the existing program at MUSC.

Candidates should have a national reputation in studying lipid metabolism/signaling, or diverse metabolic pathways in the regulation of cancer pathogenesis/therapy, solid record of collaborative and peer-reviewed funded research. The Hollings Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute Designated Center, and with its state-of-the-art research and shared resource facilities, including an outstanding Lipidomics Core, it has a strong culture of promoting basic and translational research.

Located on the Atlantic coast, living in Charleston allows easy access to historic downtown, the beaches and fishing, as well as cultural events including theater, music, the Spoleto Festival and outstanding cuisine.

Interested researchers should send their CV, a summary of future research plans and three references to:

Andrew Kraft, M.D.

Director, Hollings Cancer Center

Besim Ogretmen, Ph.D.

Professor and Eminent Scholar,

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology