Assistant Professor Basic Scientist - Department of Surgery

utoledo.edu; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toledo invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant/Associate or full Professor level in tumor immunology within the Department of Surgery. We seek scientists focused on tumor immunology, the tumor microenvironment, the microbiome, and strategies to overcome tumor immunosuppression to expand cancer biology and experimental therapeutics strengths.

Qualifications include a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. with postdoctoral research accomplishments.
• 3–4 years research experience in tumor immunology, including tumor microenvironment and microbiome.
• Three or more high-quality publications.
• Ability to collaborate with existing faculty in the department.
• Ability to lead a laboratory team and work collegially.
• Rank of Associate Professor or Professor requires significant grant funding from NIH or other agencies.
• Strong potential to obtain additional extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an independent research program in tumor immunology.
• Collaborate with department faculty to expand research strengths.

Skills

Tumor immunology

Collaborative mindset

Laboratory leadership

Grant funding experience

Publications

Education

Ph.D./M.D. in relevant field

Job description

Title

Assistant Professor Basic Scientist - Department of Surgery

Department Org

Surgery - 110400

Employee Classification

A1 - Faculty Full Time 12 Mth HSC

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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