Faculty Scientist - The David and Etta Jonas Center for Cellular Therapy #MED350 - 157198-3800

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**Description**

The University of Chicago\'s Department of Medicine, Section of

Hematology/Oncology, is searching for a faculty scientist at any rank,

on the School of Medicine track, who will lead research contributing to

the mission of The David and Etta Jonas Center for Cellular Therapy. In

collaboration with other investigators in the Jonas Center, the

appointee will apply their scientific background in basic and

translational research to the development of therapeutic T cell

receptors (TCR) against neoantigens, especially non-synonymous Single

Nucleotide Variants expressed in cancers, particularly those of the

pancreas and the ovary. The appointee should be conversant with methods

of T cell cloning, transduction, and transfection, as well as related

techniques. In addition, the appointee will serve as the Scientific

Director of the Jonas Center Tumor Biobank. The goal of this research is

to develop personalized, cancer-specific therapy, involving the

selection and characterization of therapeutic TCRs for cancer-specific

adoptive transfer. Academic rank and compensation are dependent upon

qualifications. For information on benefits, please consult the

University of Chicago Benefits Guide:

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must have a

doctoral degree or equivalent and have completed at least one year of

postdoctoral training. Experience utilizing human tissue samples is

required.

We especially welcome applicants with experience in the identification,

analysis, and selection of TCRs against neoantigens. Experience with

murine tumor models is encouraged.

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of

Chicago\'s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to

accept applications: Applicants must

upload a CV including bibliography, a cover letter, and a research

statement. Review of applications will continue until the positions are

filled.

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