Research Lead: Cellular Therapies & Cancer Immunology

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern Medical Center); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Cellular Therapies and Cancer Immunology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor to advance cellular therapies, cancer immunology, and immune engineering. The successful candidate will lead projects toward first‑in‑human studies and mentor junior scientists and trainees.

Responsibilities include designing and managing innovative research, identifying immunotherapy targets, developing T‑cell engineering approaches,

Qualifications

• PhD/MD or equivalent in immunology, molecular biology, biomedical engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years postdoctoral or relevant research experience.
• Proven publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Grant writing and successful funding.
• Strong communication and leadership in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and manage innovative research projects focused on cellular therapies and cancer immunology.
• Identify and characterize novel immunotherapy targets.
• Develop cellular engineering approaches, including T-cell modification and genomic analyses.
• Support preparation of grants, publications, and conference presentations.
• Mentor and supervise graduate students, postdocs, technicians, and junior personnel.
• Collaborate across Center and other institutional departments.
• Contribute to the Center's scientific direction and strategy.

Skills

Immunology expertise

T-cell biology

Cellular therapies

Grant writing

Leadership

Communication

Education

Ph.D., MD, or equivalent degree

Tools

Flow cytometry

Genomic analyses

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

The Center for Cellular Therapies and Cancer Immunology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor to advance cellular therapies, cancer immunology, and immune engineering. The successful candidate will lead projects toward first‑in‑human studies and mentor junior scientists and trainees.

Responsibilities include designing and managing innovative research, identifying immunotherapy targets, developing T‑cell engineering approaches,