Director
Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote and facilitate cutting-edge research, including collaborative and interdisciplinary research, in areas related to the

strategic goals of the University.

• Generate funding through federal and non-federal sources in the cancer field.

• Work closely with the Vice President for Research to become internationally recognized for cutting edge clinical-

translational research of cancers that disproportionately affect ethnically diverse and underserved populations.

• Participate in the selection of the other members of the HUCRC research team to recruit individuals with complementary

expertise who will be able to accelerate research progress.

• Where applicable, develop mutually beneficial connections with institutions of higher education, corporations,

government agencies, industry and the community to develop partnerships and collaborative research.

• Build and provide sufficient support for a community of innovative researchers to enhance research capacity at the

university and to increase internal and external research opportunities for faculty.

Requirements

• Successful track record of research, scholarly, and/or creative achievement in the field on cancer.

• Successful track record of academic leadership and team building.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Strong Interpersonal skills.

• Ability to travel 25% of the year.

Qualifications
A doctoral degree in molecular biology, biotechnology or a related field is required with demonstrable evidence of a track record
in research and grantsmanship in cancer field.

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed Application for Educational Support Staff Employment either in person,
via email at HROffice@hamptonu.edu or fax to (757) 727.5969.

Office of Human Resources
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
**No phone calls
**Incomplete applications will not be considered

Forms:
Visit Human Resources – Hampton University Human Resources to retrieve the educational support staff employment application
and other supplemental application materials.