Neurosurgery Translational Immunotherapy Research Lead

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania seeks an Assistant Professor (non-tenure research track) in Neurosurgery, focusing on translational immunotherapy for brain cancers. Candidates should have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

and expertise spanning immunology, bioengineering, tumor biology, and immuno-oncology. The role emphasizes developing both collaborative and independent programs, aligning with the translational program to advance novel therapies for brain tumors, and may include limited teaching and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. required.
• Expertise in immunology, bioengineering, tumor biology and immuno-oncology.
• Research on brain cancers with translational focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop collaborative and independent research programs in brain cancer translational immunotherapy.
• Contribute to model development, validation, and bioengineering approaches for therapy administration.
• Conduct correlative studies with ongoing clinical trials and develop new immunotherapy approaches.

Skills

Immunology

Bioengineering

Tumor biology

Immuno-oncology

Education

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania seeks an Assistant Professor (non-tenure research track) in Neurosurgery, focusing on translational immunotherapy for brain cancers. Candidates should have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

and expertise spanning immunology, bioengineering, tumor biology, and immuno-oncology. The role emphasizes developing both collaborative and independent programs, aligning with the translational program to advance novel therapies for brain tumors, and may include limited teaching and