The Department of Immunology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, in partnership with the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center (HCC), is seeking to expand its scope and depth via the recruitment of a Director of our newly established Center for Immunotherapeutics and Protein Engineering (CIPE). We seek candidates for a tenured position at the Full Professor or Associate Professor level.
The successful Associate/Full Professor candidate should be an international leader in immunotherapeutics and protein engineering, with a deep and broad understanding of immunology, and have a combined strong record of high impact publications and research funding (i.e. multiple current NIH R01 grants). The purpose of the CIPE is to (a) conduct cutting edge research in the development of novel immunotherapeutics and protein engineering strategies with a strong emphasis on translation, (b) utilize cutting-edge computational approaches to generate next generation immunotherapeutics, in close collaboration with CSI and other Pitt departments and faculty, (c) build a community around these themes by faculty recruitment and engagement with current faculty, and (d) manage the CIPE core, developing a system to evaluate proposals, and generate tool compounds for Pitt investigators.
This Faculty Position will serve as the Director of the CIPE within the Department of Immunology. The candidate will collaborate with other researchers within UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh, and throughout the national and international research community. The candidate will conduct wet and/or dry lab basic and/or translational research. The Candidate will hire and train their research staff within CIPE. Minimum requirements if an Associate Professor is hired are a PhD and/or MD (or equivalent) in the field of Immunology, Immunotherapeutics, Protein Engineering or related field, and 5 years of Work Experience earned as an Assistant Professor. Minimum requirements if a Professor is hired are a PhD and/or MD (or equivalent) in the field of Immunology, Immunotherapeutics, Protein Engineering or related field, and 5 years of Work Experience earned as an Associate Professor, and must currently have Tenure. Our long-term goal is to continue to grow an already strong department that will enhance opportunities for major research advances through deep cross-disciplinary collaborations.
The successful applicant will be provided with a named, endowed chair and a generous start-up package for their lab, commensurate with their current rank and achievements, and resources to recruit two junior faculty and establish the CIPE core. Space will be provided within the Shadyside campus, in close proximity to the Department of Immunology within the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. The preferred application receipt date is December 1, 2026. However, we will consider applications at any time and this position will remain open to applicants until filled.
To apply for this position, search for requisition #[redacted] in Talent Center @ join.pitt.edu and complete a required on-line employment application. Click on "Find Positions" then "Faculty" and enter [redacted] into the keyword field, and click hour glass search button. Then select "Apply Now." We require that you attach your CV, Cover Letter and Research Statement into your on-line application.
Any enquiries can be sent to Dario Vignali, PhD, Chair, Department of Immunology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Assembly Building, 5051 Center Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. E-mail: [redacted]
