Faculty Positions in Cancer Research - Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson Health

The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SKCCC) at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, PA is seeking investigators (PhD, MD, or MD/PhD) with research expertise in:

• Tumor immunology (mechanisms of immune evasion, tumor immune microenvironment, effects of aging)
• Immune-based therapies
• Cancer vaccines and tumor antigen identification

About the role

Preference will be given to funded investigators focused on SKCCC catchment area priorities including breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, and multiple myeloma. SKCCC is an NCI-designated consortium cancer center that includes researchers from Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel University, strongly encouraging translation and trans-disciplinary science.

Modern research facilities include cryo-EM, single cell sequencing, and spatial transcriptomics. Learn more about SKCCC research facilities.

Recruited faculty will receive generous start-up funds, a competitive salary, and a tenure-track appointment in an appropriate department of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College. The center is located in Philadelphia, a hub for academic medicine, biotech, and pharma with a vibrant cultural scene.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time colleagues, including:

• Medical (including prescription), dental, and vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance, life, and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance and discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
• Voluntary benefits, including group rates on insurance and discounts

All colleagues, including those working less than part-time (per diem, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.