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The holder of the Ken and Cindy Blumenthal Endowed Professorship for Pancreatic Cancer Research will be a senior faculty member in the School of Medicine whose specialty is in the area of pancreatic cancer research and whose distinguished scholarship is nationally recognized.

The initial term of the Ken and Cindy Blumenthal Endowed Professorship is for five years, with the option of reappointment per regularly established University procedures for endowed chair/professorship appointments (APM 191, UCD 191).

Individuals selected will be expected to effectively interface with physicians and scientists and participate in collaborations within the UC Davis research community. The department seeks candidates with a track record of excellence and leadership in research at an academic institution and a demonstrated ability to establish extramural funded research programs as evidenced by receipt of significant funding from national agencies.

In addition, the holder of the Endowed Professorship is expected to:

• Engage in teaching and scholarly activities focused in the area of pancreatic cancer research.

• Teach clinical best practices to medical students, residents, and fellows in the patient care oncology setting at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.

• Conduct pancreatic cancer research and perform service to the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center and the broader community in which it is situated.

• Provide leadership in the area of pancreatic cancer research through team-based programs and be fully engaged in activities in the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.

• Enhance the academic and intellectual life of the campus as a whole.

The UC Davis School of Medicine is in the top quarter of US medical schools for NIH funding and one of the inaugural Clinical and Translational Award sites. The University of California, Davis is one of the top public research universities in the nation.

This position is only open to current UC Davis School of Medicine faculty. This is not a change in title opportunity.

For the full position description and to apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06490.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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