Assistant Professor - Immunotherapy & Cellular Therapies

UT Southwestern Medical Center - Center for Cellular Therapy and Cancer Immunology; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, seeking an ambitious Research Assistant Professor to advance cellular therapies and cancer immunology. Lead projects toward first-in-human studies, mentor trainees, and collaborate across departments to shape strategic direction.

The role focuses on cellular engineering, immunotherapy targets, grant development, and high-impact publications, with opportunities to drive translational efforts and clinical trial development.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent advanced degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of postdoctoral or relevant research experience.
• Proven track record of scientific publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals.
• Industry experience is encouraged.
• Demonstrated experience in grant writing and successful acquisition of research funding.
• Expertise in immunology, particularly T-cell biology, cellular therapies, and/or cancer biology.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and manage innovative research projects focused on cellular therapies and cancer immunology.
• Identify and characterize novel immunotherapy targets
• Develop and refine advanced cellular engineering approaches, including T-cell modification, genetic editing, and bioinformatics-driven analyses.
• Support preparation of high-quality research grants, publications in peer-reviewed journals, and presentations at national and international scientific conferences.
• Mentor and supervise graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, technicians, and other junior personnel.
• Collaborate actively with multidisciplinary research teams across the Center and other institutional departments.
• Contribute intellectually and practically to the overall scientific direction and strategy of the Center.

Skills

Immunology

T-cell biology

Grant writing

Leadership

Education

Ph.D./M.D.

Tools

Flow cytometry

Genomics

Proteomics

Bioinformatics

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, seeking an ambitious Research Assistant Professor to advance cellular therapies and cancer immunology. Lead projects toward first-in-human studies, mentor trainees, and collaborate across departments to shape strategic direction.

The role focuses on cellular engineering, immunotherapy targets, grant development, and high-impact publications, with opportunities to drive translational efforts and clinical trial development.