Director, Center for Immunotherapeutics & Protein Engineering

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Named endowed chair

Startup package

Lab space on Shadyside campus

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine’s Department of Immunology seeks a Director for the Center for Immunotherapeutics and Protein Engineering (CIPE). Tenured Full Professor or Associate Professor candidates with leadership in immunotherapy and protein engineering are encouraged to apply.

The position offers a named endowed chair, a generous startup package, and space within the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center network, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and NIH-funded research.

Qualifications

• PhD and/or MD in Immunology, Immunotherapeutics, Protein Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of Work Experience earned as an Assistant Professor (if Associate Professor) or as an Associate Professor (if Professor).
• International leadership in immunotherapeutics and protein engineering.

Responsibilities

• Direct CIPE and collaborate with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and Pitt departments.
• Recruit, hire and train CIPE staff; manage CIPE core.
• Lead cutting-edge research in immunotherapeutics and protein engineering; promote translational efforts.

Skills

International leadership

Education

PhD and/or MD in Immunology or related field

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine’s Department of Immunology seeks a Director for the Center for Immunotherapeutics and Protein Engineering (CIPE). Tenured Full Professor or Associate Professor candidates with leadership in immunotherapy and protein engineering are encouraged to apply.

The position offers a named endowed chair, a generous startup package, and space within the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center network, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and NIH-funded research.