Pediatric Oncology Researcher

Posting Details

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Position/Rank
Pediatric Oncology Researcher / Assistant Professor

Department
00848 - Pediatric Administration

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Track
Non Tenure Track

New Position to Begin
FY2025

Details

The Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking a Pediatric Oncology Researcher with expertise in biology associated with CAR-T cell engineering and experience testing these agents targeting specific pediatric cancer. The researcher will participate with a team of scientists and staff working to develop and test cellular therapy approaches to pediatric cancers, and collaborate with an outstanding group of pediatric oncology, health services and population sciences researchers on research projects related to cancer genetic predisposition syndromes and comparative oncology studies. The researcher is expected to develop independent research projects, publish scientific discoveries, and apply for extramural funding.

Qualified candidates must have a PhD with postdoctoral training in cellular therapy, laboratory research experience in Car-T cell translational projects, strong leadership and supervisory skills, and advanced analytical and writing skills. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment as Assistant Professor on the Research Track in the Department of Pediatrics.

Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/166748. Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Michael Pulsipher, M.D., Division Chief of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, at .

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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Notice

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date
07/01/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Requisition Number
PRN03604F

Type
Faculty