Surfaceome Therapeutics Scientist with AI Target Discovery

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Arizona seeks an open-rank faculty member to advance cancer research into clinical impact. The role focuses on discovery science and development of novel therapeutics, including cellular therapies and immuno-oncology, with strong ties to clinical trial programs and collaborations across Mayo Clinic sites.

The successful candidate will lead an externally funded program, mentor trainees, and contribute to enterprise-wide collaborations while advancing

Qualifications

• Robust history of extramural peer-reviewed cancer-related research funding (NIH/NCI).
• Impactful publications in top-tier cancer journals.
• Leadership in team-based science and collaboration between clinical and academic departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead an independent, externally funded research program in developmental therapeutics.
• Coordinate pre-IND enabling studies for accelerated clinical development.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to translate discoveries into therapeutics.
• Mentor trainees and contribute to an inclusive research environment.

Skills

Leadership in team-based science

Immunology expertise

Molecular biology

Education

Doctoral degree (Ph.D./M.D./M.D.-Ph.D.)

Tools

Long-read sequencing

Ribosome profiling

Generative AI models

Job description

Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Arizona seeks an open-rank faculty member to advance cancer research into clinical impact. The role focuses on discovery science and development of novel therapeutics, including cellular therapies and immuno-oncology, with strong ties to clinical trial programs and collaborations across Mayo Clinic sites.

The successful candidate will lead an externally funded program, mentor trainees, and contribute to enterprise-wide collaborations while advancing