Pediatric Oncology Researcher

Pediatric Oncology Researcher

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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 michael.pulsipher@hsc.utah.edu.

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.

Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Non Tenure Track
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN03604F

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/167037

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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