UNIV- Open Rank- Assistant/Associate Professor -Department of Pharmacology and Immunology

About the role

The Department of Pharmacology and Immunology at the Medical University of South Carolina invites applications for a full-time faculty position. The academic appointment will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the tenure track series.

Responsibilities

• Complement the diverse research portfolio of our newly merged department, which includes T cell biology and adoptive cellular therapy, neuroimmunology, autoimmunity, infectious disease, redox metabolism, glycoproteomics and multimodal spatial omics.
• Candidates conducting cutting-edge research in any aspect of cancer pharmacology or immunology are especially encouraged to apply, and current strengths in this area include T cell biology and metabolism, tumor microenvironment, target discovery, biomarkers, therapy, and the use of immune cells as a vehicle for therapy.
• Cancer focused faculty will be located in the Hollings Cancer Center, an NCI designated cancer center.
• Ideal applicants will be creative and collaborative scientists and will be expected to establish and maintain a rigorous extramurally funded research program, as well as to participate in our strong graduate training programs.
• The scientific environment within the College of Medicine and in the Department is highly interactive and productive, with strong ties on campus to other Basic Science and Clinical Departments, as well as Research Centers and Institutes.
• Outstanding core facilities are available on campus (https://research.musc.edu/cores), including a state-of-the-art Mass Spectrometry Facility within the department that specializes in the analysis of post-translational modifications of proteins.

Requirements

• All applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D., as well as postdoctoral research experience with a strong record of research accomplishments and publications.
• Academic credentials and existing extramural grant support will determine faculty rank.
• Highest priority will be given to candidates who can create an extramurally funded research program.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. and/or M.D.
• Postdoctoral research experience
• Strong record of research accomplishments and publications

Skills

• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile
• Ability to work indoors
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions
• Ability to squat and perform job functions
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders
• Ability to reach in all directions
• Possess good finger dexterity
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted
• Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches, unassisted
• Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception
• Good peripheral vision capabilities
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements

Benefits

• Outstanding core facilities are available on campus (https://research.musc.edu/cores)
• State-of-the-art Mass Spectrometry Facility within the department that specializes in the analysis of post-translational modifications of proteins

Pay

Salary range TBD based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

40 hours per week.