Tenure-Track Open Rank Faculty – Center for Cellular Therapies and Cancer Immunology
Location: Dallas, TX
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Job Number: 965914
Category: Faculty and Physicians
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Responsibilities
The Center for Cellular Therapies and Cancer Immunology (CCTCI) at UT Southwestern Medical Center is recruiting tenure-track faculty at all academic ranks (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). We seek innovative scientists with expertise in immune engineering who are eager to develop transformative technologies and biologics to treat cancer.
About the Center
The CCTCI is a newly established, interdisciplinary center dedicated to accelerating the discovery and clinical translation of next-generation immunotherapies, including first-in-human Phase I trials. The Center leverages UT Southwestern’s world-class infrastructure in cellular manufacturing, genomics, and early-phase clinical development to bridge bench and bedside.
Research Areas of Interest
We welcome applicants using cutting-edge tools to investigate and manipulate the immune system for therapeutic gain. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Machine learning applied to immunological challenges, such as modeling immune responses, antigen specificity, or cellular differentiation.
- Protein engineering for immune modulation, including immune receptors, cytokines, and synthetic ligands.
- Cellular engineering approaches, such as synthetic circuits, reprogramming, and in vivo cell targeting.
- Genome engineering, including CRISPR-based systems, targeted epigenetic editing, and chromatin architecture manipulation for immunotherapy.
Applicants working at the interface of computational, synthetic, and translational immunology are especially encouraged to apply.
Qualification
- Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in immunology, bioengineering, computational biology, or a related field.
- A strong record of scientific innovation and productivity.
- Demonstrated ability (or potential) to lead an independent, extramurally funded research program.
- Commitment to interdisciplinary collaborations and mentorship.
We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive academic environment, and strongly encourage applications from individuals underrepresented in science and medicine.
Application Instructions
Applicants at any academic level should apply online at https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/Search for Job #965914
Learn More
Explore the Choi Laboratory’s research, publications, and ongoing programs:
- Choi Laboratory website: Choi (Jaehyuk) Lab | UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
- Laboratory research overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMnKZ0bko0U
- Dr. Jaehyuk Choi Influuent: Jaehyuk Choi – University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
Benefits
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Benefits
Benefits
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Working at UTSW
Bring Your “A” Game.
Why are top candidates in so many professional fields – including customer service, finance, and human resources, to name a few – choosing UT Southwestern Medical Center as a career home? Simple. They know that they will work among a team of people who bring their best every day to support a health organization that’s breaking new ground in dozens of ways. That’s what we can offer you.
It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges you’ll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.
Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. That’s true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.
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