Tumor Immunology, Tenure Track (Assistant to Associate Professor)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in tumor immunology. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a world-class cancer immunology and immunotherapy program. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an innovative research program, focusing on critical questions in tumor immunology. Collaborations with leading researchers will be encouraged, and the position promises attractive laboratory packages for qualified candidates. Join a team dedicated to advancing cancer treatment and research in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a Ph.D. and outstanding academic credentials.
• Sustained record of peer-reviewed funding and publications in cancer immunology.

Responsibilities

• Establish an innovative, independent research program in tumor immunology.
• Encourage interdisciplinary and translational approaches with CINJ faculty.

Skills

Tumor Immunology

Cancer Immunotherapy

Immunometabolism

CAR-T Therapy

Checkpoint Blockade

T Cell Biology

Gene Transfer

Gene Editing

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

Tumor Immunology, Tenure Track (Assistant to Associate Professor)

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey invites applications for an open rank, tenure track faculty position with a research focus in tumor immunology including cancer immunotherapy, immunometabolism, CAR-T therapy, checkpoint blockade, T cell biology, tumor antigens, tumor immune evasion, and viral and non-viral gene transfer and gene editing. The successful candidate will join a team of researchers and clinicians of the newly established Duncan and Nancy MacMillan Cancer Immunology and Metabolism Center of Excellence and Tumor Immunology Program. This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing world-class cancer immunology and immunotherapy program and a cellular therapy center of excellence. Attractive laboratory packages exist for qualified candidates.

The successful candidate is expected to establish an innovative, independent and collaborative research program addressing important, fundamental questions in the area of tumor immunology. Interdisciplinary and translational approaches are encouraged that establish collaborations with CINJ consortium faculty. Senior investigators will be expected to have a sustained record of peer-reviewed funding and publications in cancer immunology.

All candidates must have a Ph.D. and outstanding academic credentials. Rank will be commensurate with experience.

For questions on this position or to learn more about our available positions, please contact the Rutgers Cancer Institute Faculty Recruitment Office at [e-mail].

Applicants should submit a CV, a research statement, a cover letter detailing how the candidate’s work will contribute to the Rutgers Cancer Institute Mission, and list 3 references with contact information or upload reference letters.