Faculty Positions in Immunoengineering

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

8d • Onsite

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 immune engineering with a focus on immune tolerance and transplantation. The successful candidate will develop and apply novel engineering approaches to reduce or eliminate the need for long-term immunosuppression. Research areas of interest include but not limited to engineering cell-based therapy to promote tolerance, enhancing tolerogenic functions of immune cells, developing and targeting delivery of immunomodulatory biomaterials, and creating biologically relevant or bioinformatic platforms to evaluate engineered immune therapeutics. 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

• Innovative and collaborative investigator
• Develop a cutting-edge research program in the field of immune engineering with a focus on immune tolerance and transplantation.
• Research areas of interest include but not limited to engineering cell-based therapy to promote tolerance, enhancing tolerogenic functions of immune cells, developing and targeting delivery of immunomodulatory biomaterials, and creating biologically relevant or bioinformatic platforms to evaluate engineered immune therapeutics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply novel engineering approaches to reduce or eliminate the need for long-term immunosuppression.
• 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.
• Explore entrepreneurial opportunities aligned with Mayo Clinic’s 2030 vision to Cure, Connect, and Transform.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Substantial long-term institutional and departmental support for salary, personnel, equipment, and travel
• Competitive startup package
• Intramural funding opportunities for research, innovation and collaboration
• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree