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

Job Title:

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

Department:

Medicine | Surgical Oncology

Position Overview

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.

We are actively seeking mid- to senior-level investigators with an established research program. Candidates with current or recent extramural funding are strongly preferred. 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 relevant record of productivity.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation and startup package designed to help grow an already robust research program. This support may include initial funding for personnel, equipment, supplies, and other scholarly activities, as well as access to shared research facilities and professional development resources. The exact composition of the package will be tailored to the candidate’s disciplinary needs and level of accomplishment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conceptualizes, plans, designs, implements and conducts research studies; develops and writes grant proposals to maintain and grow 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

• Established record of leadership and productivity in research relevant to the goals of the Center for 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 Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor rank at the Ohio State University School of Medicine

Why Join Us

We offer a highly collaborative, innovation-seeking research environment and an attractive startup package tailored to grow your research program. Our investigators are part of a bold, multidisciplinary community where discovery and translation are core to advancing science and improving patient care.

• Leverage the state-of-the-art Pelotonia Research Center, a 305,000 sq ft facility designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration across biomedical, life sciences, engineering, and computational disciplines. Researchers benefit from modern laboratory neighborhoods and shared spaces that accelerate idea exchange and discovery.
• Join a dynamic institute where faculty have achieved remarkable impact — including over 1,200 peer reviewed publications, strong annual external funding, and dozens of active clinical trials in immuno-oncology.
• Work within a community supported by robust philanthropic investment aimed at driving breakthrough science — including precedent setting contributions that have enabled recruitment of worldclass researchers and cutting-edge programs.
• Benefit from access to emerging interdisciplinary research initiatives such as the Center for AI & Bioinformatics in Immuno-Oncology, which provides computational, analytical, and training support to faculty researchers advancing cancer immunotherapy and multiomics research.

The Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology provides additional state-of-the-art shared research resources, including:

• Advanced flow cytometry, imaging, proteomics, genomics, and single cell sequencing.
• High throughput screening and preclinical models.
• Cutting-edge microscopy, cell sorting, and molecular biology equipment.
• Access to clinical specimens and translational research platforms.

Discover why we stand out among academic medical centers - explore the cutting-edge shared resources that empower our cancer researchers to innovate and succeed: https://cancer.osu.edu/for-cancer-researchers/resources-for-cancer-researchers/shared-resources

Explore the PIIO research environment: Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology

Learn more about our Center for Innate Immunity and Inflammation: Center for Innate Immunity and Inflammation | OSUCCC – James

Interested applicants should supply a cover letter, CV, 2-3 page description of current and future research interests and contact information for three references to the lab of Dr. Glen Barber, care of Dr. Kat Marriott at kathleen.marriott@osumc.edu.

Location:

Pelotonia Research Center (1040)

Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift