Faculty - Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology​/Track

The Center for Innate Immunity and Inflammation (CIII), Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology and The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus OH, under the direction of Dr. Glen Barber, seeks outstanding scientists in the areas of innate immunology with emphasis in immuno‑oncology including inflammation‑associated cancer. Applicants with interests in dendritic cell biology, innate immunity of the central nervous system and/or translational innate immune research to improve cancer treatment outcomes are encouraged.

Applicants for full‑time, tenure‑track appointments at all ranks must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree, post‑doctoral experience, excellent communication skills and a record of productivity in innate immunology. Candidates at the Assistant Professor level should have a substantial trajectory toward developing a rigorous, externally‑funded research program. Candidates at the Professor and Associate Professor level should have a national scientific reputation, current research funding and a history of mentorship and leadership.

• Conceptualize, plan, design, implement and conduct research studies; develop and write grant proposals to seek and obtain extramural funding to support research program; obtain and maintain NIH R01 or equivalent funding.
• Write and publish research in high quality peer‑reviewed scientific journals; attend and make presentations of research at national and international scientific conferences; develop national and international scholarly reputation.
• Instruct and mentor junior scientists, doctoral and postdoctoral students, medical students, residents and fellow trainees; participate in department, college and university committees and initiatives.

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in an applicable field.
• Established record of research in Innate Immunity and Inflammation.
• Proven ability to write scientific reports and publish in scientific, peer‑reviewed journals.
• Current, active extramural grant funding (equivalent to NIH R01).
• Qualify for academic appointment at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level – Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with previous training and experience.

Interested applicants should supply a cover letter, CV, 2‑3 page description of current and future research interests and contact information for three references.