Translational Research Pathologist (Associate/Full Professor Tenure Track)

TUCSON, ARIZONA (USA). The University of Arizona Cancer Center is seeking a Translational Research Pathologist (Associate/Full Professor Tenure-Track). This is an exciting opportunity for investigators interested in translational cancer research in an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead the innovation and implementation of novel techniques in collaboration with cancer biologists and medical oncologists in interdisciplinary teams.

Please see the full details of this opportunity using the following link:
https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/6012?c=arizona
Or email Dr. Joann Sweasy at jsweasy@arizona.edu for more information.

The University of Arizona Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Cancer Center in the State of Arizona. We are increasing our focus on team science initiatives, specifically in gastrointestinal malignancies, with the goal of bringing novel cancer drugs discovered at the UACC to our patients.

The qualified candidate will be experienced in translational cancer research and highly motivated, interactive, and creative with the ability to work with basic, translational, and clinical scientists. The candidate should have a track record in participating with multi-project programs and a publication record reflecting accomplishment in research funded by peer reviewed grants. The successful candidate will oversee the tumor biobank and exhibit excellent traditional diagnostic pathology skills and a strong ability to interpret pathology data in the context of a detailed and current understanding of molecular and cellular biology concepts. The candidate may also have experience in biomarker development and generation of tissue-based assays.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

[5 January 2022, #11890, exp. 27 July 2022]

Vice Chair for Research
Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

PORTLAND, OREGON (USA). Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), one of the premier research-intensive health science universities in the nation, is seeking a Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine.

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at OHSU is experiencing rapid growth and evolution under its new Chair, Donna Hansel, MD, PhD. The Department is prioritizing expanding research programs, developing research infrastructure, and recruiting promising physician scientists. To accelerate this expansion, they are seeking a mid-to-senior-level individual to serve as Vice Chair for Research for the Department. The appointee will report to the Chair of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

The candidate will be either a physician-scientist or scientist with a proven track record of extramural funding. While the candidate does not need to have a research lab focused solely on cancer per se, they do need to have an interest in a translational application that interfaces with cancer and preferably aligns with the goals and missions of the Knight Cancer Center and the Cancer Early Detection Advanced Research Center (CEDAR), which is a key partner in this recruitment.

Qualified candidates will possess a PhD, MD, MD/PhD or an equivalent doctorate level degree or other appropriate terminal degree from an accredited higher education institution and experience that warrants an appointment as an Associate or Full Professor.

In its pursuit to become a multicultural, anti-racist organization, Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. OHSU is proud of their commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Women and underrepresented people are explicitly invited to apply. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity, and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at (503) 494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

Korn Ferry is assisting OHSU with this important search. For inquiries or to apply in confidence, please submit your detailed CV and letter of interest by January 7, 2022, to Dr. Melissa Bacon at Melissa.Bacon@KornFerry.com.

Josh Ward, PhD, Warren Ross, MD, and Melissa Bacon, DO
Academic Practice, Korn Ferry

OHSU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

[3 December 2021, #11775]

Faculty Position in Hematopoiesis and Hematologic Malignancies
University of Kansas Medical Center

KANSAS CITY, KANSAS (USA). The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center has a faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Professor rank on the tenure track for an established investigator with a track record of NIH or NCI grant funding to collaborate with Basic Science and Clinical Faculty in the Department.

The ideal candidate should have earned a PhD or MD, or MD/PhD degree and have research focused on hematopoiesis and hematologic malignancies.

This position will be expected to establish and maintain an independent and/or a collaborative extramurally funded research program, engage in multi-investigator research efforts with faculty in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, The University of Kansas Cancer Center or other departments, and contribute to graduate education in the Department and School of Medicine.

KU Medical Center has an NCI-designated Cancer Center, and a Precision Medicine Center of Biomedical Research Excellence which provide rich opportunities for basic, clinical, translational, prevention and survivorship research.

The successful candidate should possess:
  •   Demonstrable research experience and track record of success in extramural funding.
  •   Excellent organizational and project management, and leadership skills
  •   Effective written and oral communication skills
  •   The ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds

Applications may be submitted at University of Kansas Medical Center - Workday (myworkdayjobs.com). The application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three references. To learn more about Kansas City visit: http://thinkkc.com.

KU Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

[17 November 2021, #10480-6]

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track - Translational Immunology

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA (USA). The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track. Applicants must have an M.D and/or PhD or equivalent degree.

Teaching responsibilities may include mentoring of graduate and medical students which are an integral component of this position.

Clinical responsibilities may include providing essential contributions to the clinical programs of the department, including substantial teaching and/or independent contributions to clinical research programs.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include wet and/or dry bench skills that are using cutting edge technologies to provide insights into immune processes that can be utilized to improve diagnosis, prognosis and outcomes of patients with immune-related pathologies. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent, externally funded research program that aligns with our institutional efforts to develop clinically actionable insights, diagnostics, computational methods, and data analytics to improve the diagnosis and care of patients with diseases involving the immune system.

Successful applicants will have several years of postdoctoral or clinical research experience, and strong potential to generate independent extramural funding. Individuals with backgrounds in human immunology and with research programs focused on aspects of translational immunology are encouraged to apply. The primary faculty appointment will be in the Dept of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine; however, there are opportunities to be aligned with appropriate Centers and Institutes at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, such as the Institute for Immunology, Center for Cellular Immunotherapies, Epigenetics Institute, etc.

Apply online: apply.interfolio.com/96651

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).

[26 October 2021, #11606]

Physician-Scientist Faculty Position in Laboratory Medicine at Yale

NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT (USA). The Department of Laboratory Medicine at the Yale University School of Medicine seeks a clinician-scientist for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in the Department. The successful candidate would be expected to spend 75% time or more in extramurally funded basic and/or translational investigative work in an area that would synergize with existing strengths at the Medical School and University. The particular field of investigation is not limited to any single area. The remaining effort would be in any clinical pathology clinical area along with educational duties. The Yale Laboratory Medicine Department has a long tradition of excellence in basic, translational, and clinical biomedical research. The Department also has a long-standing successful physician-scientist track residency program, physician-scientist track clinical fellowships in six subspecialties as well as a long-standing NIH-funded pre/post-doctoral research training program in Immunology-Hematology, Transfusion Medicine, and in Microbiology-Virology. We have faculty especially strong in these areas, as well as in Bioengineering, Molecular Pathology, and Data Sciences. We seek excellent candidates who may qualify for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or full Professor level.

Candidates should be MDs or MD/PhDs who are Board certified/eligible in Clinical Pathology or in an appropriate subspecialty of Laboratory Medicine (for example, Hematopathology/Hematology, Transfusion, Microbiology, Informatics, Molecular Pathology) or other relevant Board (for example Medicine/Hematology, Medicine/ID, Pediatrics/Heme-Onc, or Genetics). Individuals who are clinical laboratory trained PhDs who are board certified or board eligible by the ABCC, ABMM, ASHI, or ABMGG who plan a clinician-scientist career are also encouraged to apply. Rank is dependent on the successful candidate’s qualifications.

More information on the Department may be found at http://labmed.yale.edu.

Please upload a cover letter, CV, statement of research interest, and the names of three references to: http://apply.interfolio.com/95193. Applications will be accepted immediately and until the position is filled. Pre-application inquiries about the position can be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Diane Krause (diane.krause@yale.edu).

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

[12 October 2021, #11535]

Faculty: Experimental Pathology Research
The University of Chicago: Biological Sciences Division: Department of Pathology

Position Description
The University of Chicago’s Department of Pathology is searching for a tenured or tenure-track faculty member pursuing research in experimental pathology. The appointee will be expected to maintain an extramurally funded basic or translational research laboratory focused on any topic in biomedical sciences related to human disease, including but not limited to cancer, genetics, inflammation, immunology, microbiology, microbiome, developmental biology, and neurobiology. Academic rank is dependent on qualifications. Additional responsibilities will include teaching students (undergraduate, graduate, medical) and/or housestaff and fellows, and clinical service commensurate with the individual’s qualifications and interests.

The University is a vibrant center of scientific discovery and innovation, and opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration are abundant, both within and outside the Biological Sciences Division. The Division, other academic units of the University, and the University of Chicago Medical Center, are all contained within one compact campus in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood. Appointees will have access to state-of-the-art core facilities and to outstanding colleagues and graduate students affiliated with numerous degree-granting programs within and outside the biological sciences. Competitive research space and start-up funding will be available, as will the potential for interactions with our affiliates, Argonne National Laboratory and the Marine Biological Laboratory.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) be Board Certified or Board eligible in Anatomic or Clinical Pathology, and 3) hold or be eligible for a medical license in Illinois.

To be considered, those interested must apply through the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/94863.

Applicants must upload a cover letter, CV including bibliography, contact information for three references, a research statement that outlines research goals and highlights up to three selected publications, and a teaching statement [which may also include the candidate’s experience in teaching diverse students, if applicable (The University’s Diversity Statement can be found at (The University’s Diversity Statement can be found at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity)]. Review of complete applications will begin November 1, 2021, and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call (773) 702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

[12 October 2021, #11543]

Open Rank, Term Tenure Track

HOUSTON, TEXAS (USA). The Department of Pathology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is recruiting an open rank, term tenure track faculty appointment. The candidate’s primary emphasis will be Head and Neck Pathology diagnostic service (shared with two other Head & Neck pathologists) which currently accessions 17,000 specimens per year. Candidates must have a strong interest in independent research and/or collaborative research with clinicians or basic science investigators. Experience in other subspecialties and diagnostic molecular pathology will be considered an asset.

The position is for a clinical track or term tenure track faculty. For the tenure track position, the candidate’s primary research responsibility will be to conduct an innovative, independently funded research program in the respective subspecialty. Demonstrated ability to compete for extramural funding and a track record of successful independent research, including the supervision of postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and other trainees is required.

Startup funds and laboratory space will be provided to qualified candidates. Rank and salary commensurate with experience and academic credentials. Excellent benefits package.

Qualifications:
  •   Board certification in Anatomic Pathology and an active Texas medical license or eligibility is required.
  •   For Assistant Professor, at least 2 years experience as Instructor or 5 years post degree with any combination of time as a clinician, clinical scientist, or
    GME trainee. For Associate Professor, 5 years experience as Assistant Professor or equivalent or 10 years post clinical degree.

Interested applicants should send a current curriculum vitae (less than 3 months old), names and addresses of at least 3 references, a brief synopsis of experience, a research plan and career goals to:

Victor G. Prieto, MD, PhD
Chair, Department of Pathology
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Box 85
Houston, TX 77030
Email: vprieto@mdanderson.org

Req #: 00034638-210521

MD Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws, unless such distinction is required by law. All positions at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center are security sensitive and subject to examination of criminal history record information. Smoke-free and drug-free environment.

[12 October 2021, #11537]

Research Assistant Professor - Computational Genomics of Neurodegeneration

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA (USA). The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Algorithm development and software implementation for functional and regulatory genomics. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include work with a team of computational and experimental researchers at Penn Neurodegeneration Genomics Center to develop novel algorithms and machine learning methods for large functional genomic data integration and analysis, and lead or facilitate the implementation of these new methods into scalable cloud-based computer programs, databases, and web portals. Other responsibilities include participating in collaborative and independent research programs related to human functional genomics with focus on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia, co-supervision of postdoctoral fellows, students, and research staff, coordinating NIH-funded grant efforts with local, national, and international collaborators, and participation in writing grants, reports, and manuscripts.

Applications should have demonstrated excellent qualifications in algorithm and/or machine learning method development, and experience in software development for large-scale functional genomic data analysis and management.

Apply online: apply.interfolio.com/91009

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).

[3 September 2021, #11329]

Genitourinary Pathologist

SPRING HOUSE, PENNSYLVANIA (USA).

Job Description:
Janssen Research & Development, LLC, a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Genitourinary Pathologist, in the Oncology Therapeutic Area located in Spring House, PA.

As an Associate Scientific Director (Genitourinary Pathologist), you will act as the pathology subject matter expert in Oncology Translational Research responsible for analytical validation of immunohistochemistry assays developed by the Molecular Pathology Laboratory and provide pathology-related consultation services across the Janssen Oncology portfolio.

Responsibilities Include:
  •   Scientific management of the design, execution and analytical validation plan of immunohistochemistry assays for the evaluation of predictive and
    pharmacodynamic biomarkers in human tissues.
  •   Approve validation reports and technical reports for molecular pathology assays. Contribute to relevant regulatory documents when required.
  •   Approve assay transfer quality for assays transferred to external contract research laboratories and companion diagnostic partners in support of clinical
    development and companion diagnostic development.
  •   Perform technical audits of contract laboratories, including companion diagnostic site laboratories, and report findings in the form of written reports.
  •   Provide scientific direction and expertise in the area of pathology for both non-clinical and clinical study experiments, including writing relevant sections of
    clinical trial protocols.
  •   Communicate pathology results in the form of written and oral reports and disseminate regular written project updates to line management and relevant
    compound development team members.
  •   Evaluate, interpret and report pathology based clinical study conclusions to Translational Research representatives, to clinical development teams and to
    physicians participating in clinical trials as appropriate.
  •   Maintain familiarity with CAP and CLIA regulations
  •   Maintain familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements surrounding companion diagnostic development.

Qualifications:
  •   M.D. or D.O. degree with board certification in Anatomic Pathology is required.
  •   Extensive experience and/or subspecialty training in Genitourinary pathology is preferred.
  •   Oncology and immunohistochemistry assay validation experience is preferred.
  •   Experience in digital image analysis is desired.

Apply here: https://jobs.jnj.com/jobs/2105948348W?lang=en-us&previousLocale=en-US

[23 August 2021, #11272]