Faculty - Center for Innate Immunity and Inflammation, OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center (Open Rank/Tr

The Center for Innate Immunity and Inflammation (CIII), Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology and The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus OH, under the direction of Dr. Glen Barber, seeks outstanding scientists in the areas of innate immunology with emphasis in immuno-oncology including inflammation associated cancer. Applicants with interests in dendritic cell biology, innate immunity of the central nervous system and/or translational innate immune research to improve cancer treatment outcomes are encouraged.

Applicants for full-time, tenure-track appointments at all ranks must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree, post-doctoral experience, excellent communication skills and a record of productivity in innate immunology. Candidates at the Assistant Professor level should have a substantial trajectory toward developing a rigorous, externally-funded research program. Candidates at the Professor and Associate Professor level should have a national scientific reputation, current research funding and a history of mentorship and leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conceptualizes, plans, designs, implements and conducts research studies; develops and writes grant proposals to seek and obtain extramural funding to support research program; obtains and maintains NIH R01 or equivalent funding;

• Writes and publishes research in high quality peer reviewed, scientific journals; attends and makes presentations of research at national and international scientific conferences; develops national and international scholarly reputation;

• Instructs and mentors junior scientists, doctoral and postdoctoral students, medical students, residents and fellow trainees; participates in department, college and university committees and initiatives.

Requirements

• PhD or MD/PhD in an applicable field

• Established record of research in Innate Immunity and Inflammation

• Proven ability to write scientific reports and publish in scientific, peer-reviewed journals preferred

• Current, active extramural grant funding (equivalent to NIH R01)

• Qualify for academic appointment at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level – Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with previous training and experience

Interested applicants should supply a cover letter, CV, 2-3 page description of current and future research interests and contact information for three references.