Assistant Professor Basic Scientist - Department of Surgery

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Ottawa Hills (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is listing multiple tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant/Associate or full Professor level in tumor immunology within the Department of Surgery. Applicants should have a Ph.D.

or M.D. and a strong research track record, including NIH funding potential and leadership experience. Successful candidates will contribute to the department's expanding cancer biology and experimental therapeutics program, and will collaborate with existing faculty to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. degree required.
• Minimum 3–4 years research experience in tumor immunology and related fields.
• Three or more high-quality publications required.
• Ability to collaborate with existing department faculty.
• Ability to lead a laboratory team and work collegially.
• Ranked Associate Professor or Professor requires significant NIH or national grant funding.
• Strong potential to compete for additional extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in tumor immunology and tumor microenvironment.
• Investigate microbiome roles and immunosuppression in cancer biology.
• Expand and complement current department strengths with innovative studies.
• Collaborate with other faculty and mentor trainees and staff.

Skills

Postdoctoral experience

Publications (3+)

Collaboration with faculty

Laboratory leadership

Grant funding potential

Education

Ph.D. or M.D. degree

Job description

Title

Assistant Professor Basic Scientist - Department of Surgery

Department Org

Surgery - 110400

Employee Classification

A1 - Faculty Full Time 12 MthHSC

Job Description

Applications are being accepted for multiple tenure-track faculty at the Assistant/Associate or full Professor level scientists focused on tumor immunology, including the tumor microenvironment, the role of the microbiome, and strategies to overcome tumor immunosuppression and topics relevant to cancer biology and experimental therapeutics to expand and complement the current strengths of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. degree with impressive postdoctoral research accomplishments, required
• Minimum 3-4 years research experience in tumor immunology, including the tumor microenvironment, the role of the microbiome, and strategies to overcome tumor immunosuppression and topics relevant to cancer biology and experimental therapeutics.,required
• Three or more high-quality publications, required
• Ability to collaborate with one or more existing faculty members in the department, required
• Ability to lead a laboratory team and work in a collegial manner with departmental personnel, required
• Applicants at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor are required to have significant grant funding from NIH or other national agencies
• Strong potential to compete for additional extramural funding, required

Conditions of Employment

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

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Advertised

23 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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