The major responsibility of this position will be to assist, advise, and guide in research methods, studies, and experiments between the various research groups of the program. The acquaintance with the different labs will allow the successful candidate to facilitate cross-collaboration amongst the different labs in molecular imaging, proteomics, chemistry, cell and molecular biology, and bioinformatics. The candidate will initiate, facilitate, and nurture scientific collaborations within the program, with the larger Stanford community, other academic and industrial partners, etc. This necessitates the requirement for experience with cancer biology and ideally with cancer early detection in biological applications such as in-vitro diagnostics and imaging. S/he will also work in collaboration with government agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), nonprofit organizations, and other entities towards helping to secure funding for the program.

The individual will collaborate with the Office of Medical Development on potential funding resources for Canary to organize and optimize approaches to develop fundraising activities, track and target financial results, and ensure research resources. Other responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: overseeing and managing the programs existing grants, managing the Stanford arm of the International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection (ACED), serving as the administrative lead for the Canary CREST R25 training program, guiding research projects, monitoring and preparing progress reports, overseeing equipment, supervising staff, establishing new initiatives and communicating updates on scientific progress with sponsors, and coordinating and securing institutional approvals associated with Center grants, represent the Canary at scientific meetings, fundraising functions, and in the community.

REQUIRED:

• Ph.D. in biology, bioengineering, pharmacology, chemistry, medical physics, or other scientific/engineering-related fields with 5 years of experience with some aspect of cancer (e.g., assay development, instrument design, etc.).
• Manuscript preparation and editing experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical and required.

DESIRED:

• Exposure to molecular imaging and other disciplines is also desirable but not required.
• Experience translating scientific concepts into written proposals is highly desirable.
• Grant writing skills are highly desirable
• The ability to interact with a diverse group of scientists, including some staff management skills and a proven track record in scientific management is highly desirable.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and 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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching and clinical missions.

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