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

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.

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