Faculty Position in Cancer Immunology
About The Position
Mayo Clinic invites applications for an institutionally supported faculty position in Immunology at its Arizona campus. We seek an innovative and collaborative investigator to develop a cutting-edge research program in the field of Cancer Immunology. Candidates are required to have a PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline, with a track record of success in extramural funding, publications, and collaborations with clinicians. Ideal candidates would be those with expertise in the area of tumor and immune cell interactions, tumor immune environment, molecular and cell biology of immune cells involved in cancer, immune variations and immune monitoring across cancer patients, and cancer immunotherapy. All areas related to immune-oncology are also encouraged to apply. Preferred candidates will have innovative ideas that synergize with current strengths in the Department of Immunology and desire to translate their work to the clinic. The candidate is expected to establish an internationally recognized research program while fostering strong collaborations with leading basic scientists, clinician investigators and clinician specialists across Mayo Clinic’s integrated research and clinical enterprise.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline.
- Track record of success in extramural funding.
- Track record of publications.
- Track record of collaborations with clinicians.
- Expertise in the area of tumor and immune cell interactions, tumor immune environment, molecular and cell biology of immune cells involved in cancer, immune variations and immune monitoring across cancer patients, and cancer immunotherapy.
- All areas related to immune-oncology are also encouraged to apply.
- Innovative ideas that synergize with current strengths in the Department of Immunology.
- Desire to translate their work to the clinic.
- Doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., Sc.D., or equivalent) with background in a relevant science and/or engineering field (e.g. immunology, pathology, cell biology, molecular biology, biomedical engineering).
- History of NIH-equivalent extramural funding and strong promise to continuously compete well for meritorious, competitive extramural funding.
- Junior investigators with strong track record of funding and publications with clear vision to develop their research program in cancer immunology are also encouraged to apply.
- Evidence of leadership skills.
- Evidence of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary collaborations with both scientists and clinicians.
- Applications should include a cover letter, CV with bibliography, and a statement of research interests.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred candidates will have innovative ideas that synergize with current strengths in the Department of Immunology and desire to translate their work to the clinic.
Responsibilities
- Develop a cutting-edge research program in the field of Cancer Immunology.
- Establish an internationally recognized research program.
- Foster strong collaborations with leading basic scientists, clinician investigators and clinician specialists across Mayo Clinic’s integrated research and clinical enterprise.
Benefits
- Substantial long-term institutional and departmental support for salary, personnel, equipment, and travel.
- Competitive startup package.
- Intramural funding opportunities for research, innovation and collaboration.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
