"Spatial Immuno-Oncology Researcher Faculty"

Tenure faculty (regardless of rank) - persons with the titles of professor, associate professor, assistant professor and instructor who serve on appointments totaling 50% or more service to the university and who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty members tenure initiation unit (TIU) and, as appropriate, regional campus; obligations will include research, service and/or teaching or clinical practice. These faculty will have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study or possession of equivalent experience.

We invite applications from accomplished physician-scientists or PhD scientists with expertise in spatial pathology and cancer. This is a tenure track research position being hired by the Dept/CoM and the CCC.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position is a research-focused tenure-track faculty position to lead an independent research program focused on spatial immuno-oncology, utilizing cutting-edge technologies (e.g., spatial transcriptomics, spatial proteomics, imaging mass cytometry) to study the tumor microenvironment. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a world-class team dedicated to understanding and advancing the field of cancer immunology through innovative spatial analysis of the tumor microenvironment.

Requirements

Successful candidates will hold a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree in pathology, immunology, cancer biology, or a related field, and demonstrate a strong record of research excellence evidenced by publications in high-impact journals. They will bring significant expertise in spatial biology technologies, tumor microenvironment analysis, and immuno-oncology, along with a proven history of securing extramural funding. Ideal candidates will also possess strong leadership, communication, and mentorship skills, and thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments. Those with backgrounds in anatomic or clinical pathology, combined with translational or basic research in immuno-oncology, will find exceptional opportunities to make a meaningful impact in this role.

Desired Requirements

Demonstrated success in securing extramural research funding (e.g., NIH, DoD, NSF, major private foundations, or equivalent)

Department/Division Overview

• The Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (PIIO) is a comprehensive bench-to-bedside research initiative focused on harnessing the bodys immune system to fight cancer at all levels (https://cancer.osu.edu/piio). Led by founding director Zihai Li, MD, PhD, the PIIO builds upon a rich portfolio of active investigator-initiated IO clinical trials being conducted at the OSUCCC James. PIIO faculty conduct research in Systems and Translational IO. The PIIO is supported by our Immune Monitoring and Discovery Platform (IMDP), which provides comprehensive cell-based and molecule-based immunoassay services to support basic, translational, and clinical IO studies. The PIIOs Immuno-Oncology Informatics Group (IOIG) provides data analytics for flow and mass cytometry, bulk and single-cell RNA-Seq, spatial transcriptomics and imaging, neoantigen discovery, and more.
• The Department of Pathology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is the largest quaternary care center in central Ohio offering care in all sub-specialties (https://pathology.osu.edu/). The program is fully accredited in anatomic and clinical pathology. The departments is to build an academic pathology program recognized as a local, regional and national leader in high quality diagnostics, research and education. The department is building a team who will collaborate to leverage state-of-the-art emerging technologies and apply new knowledge to meet the clinical needs of patients, while leading and supporting research and education.

How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Anna Godwin, Research Faculty Recruiter, Anna.Godwin@osumc.edu