Assistant Professor of Immunology - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School
San Francisco
The Department of Cancer Immunology & Virology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Department of Immunology at Harvard Medical School invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We are particularly interested in candidates with demonstrated potential for creativity and excellence who investigate the fields of cancer immunology and immunotherapy, with the long-term goal of developing novel approaches for the treatment of cancer.
Located in Boston, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute together with Harvard Medical School brings together innovative scientists, world-renowned clinicians, and dedicated professionals as allies in the common mission of conquering cancer. The Department of Cancer Immunology and Virology focuses on cutting-edge research on the role of the immune system in cancer, including the development of novel therapeutics. The Department of Immunology at HMS studies basic immunological mechanisms and their relevance to human diseases. Both departments are actively engaged with the Graduate Program in Immunology, which includes a diverse community of HMS and affiliated immunologists with expertise in many facets of this dynamic field. Faculty may interact with the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard to develop collaborations using cutting-edge technologies in genetics, genomics, and single-cell biology.
As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversify our faculty and staff. The academic appointment will be in the Department of Immunology at Harvard Medical School, which provides mentoring, the ability to closely interact with HMS scientists, and access to core resources. Successful appointment to Assistant Professor will be based on evaluation of research experience, training, and achievements, including teaching activities. Candidates will be expected to participate in the teaching activities of the Harvard Medical School for medical students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.
Applicants should submit a single PDF containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a, bibliography, conceptual summary of future research plans (~3 pages), a diversity statement and contact information (name, address, phone, email) of four referees through the Dana-Farber Careers page.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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