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UNIV - Pediatric Oncology and Cellular Therapy Faculty - Pediatrics: Darby Children's Research Institute

MUSC Children's Health · Charleston, SC · 11 mo ago
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Job Description

This position is a joint recruit reflecting an expanding area of cellular therapy within our university and health enterprise system. We are searching for a physician scientist studying immune-based approaches for the treatment of childhood cancers, with particular interest in CAR T or other cell therapies. However, other immunological research areas, such as the role of immune cells in the tumor microenvironment, mechanisms of immune suppression, and the development of novel immunotherapies will be considered.

MUSC Minimum Requirements

  • M.D. or M.D. Equivalent
  • Applicants must have a MD or MD, PhD with a record of research accomplishments and peer reviewed publications.
  • This position is a joint recruit reflecting an expanding area of cellular therapy within our university and health enterprise system.
  • Successful candidates will be expected to maintain a vigorous, nationally recognized translational and clinical research program.
  • We offer competitive start-up funding, well-designed laboratory space, and access to state-of-art core facilities that includes mentors to support wellness and career growth and development.
  • The Medical University of South Carolina is strongly supported by an NCI designated Hollings Cancer Center, a top ranked Department of Pediatrics whose ranking keeps climbing, and new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, and a Cellular Therapy Program designated as over-performing by the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research, which together provide outstanding childhood cancer care.

Physical Requirements

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

Interested Candidates

Interested candidates should send a copy of their curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a 1-2 page research summary, together as a single PDF document to Michelle Hudspeth, MD at hudspeth@musc.edu and Denis Guttridge, PhD at guttridg@musc.edu.

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