Tenure-Track Faculty - Center Cellular Therapies and Cancer Immunology

Center for Cellular Therapies and Cancer Immunology (CCTCI) at UT Southwestern Medical Center is recruiting tenure-track faculty at all academic ranks (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). We seek innovative scientists with expertise in immune engineering who are eager to develop transformative technologies and biologics to treat cancer.

About the Center

The CCTCI is a newly established, interdisciplinary center dedicated to accelerating the discovery and clinical translation of next-generation immunotherapies
, including first-in-human Phase I trials
. The Center leverages UT Southwestern's world-class infrastructure in cellular manufacturing, genomics, and early-phase clinical development to bridge bench and bedside.

Research Areas of Interest

We welcome applicants using cutting‑edge tools to investigate and manipulate the immune system for therapeutic gain. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Machine learning applied to immunological challenges, such as modeling immune responses, antigen specificity, or cellular differentiation.
• Protein engineering for immune modulation, including immune receptors, cytokines, and synthetic ligands.
• Cellular engineering approaches, such as synthetic circuits, reprogramming, and in vivo cell targeting.
• Genome engineering, including CRISPR‑based systems, targeted epigenetic editing, and chromatin architecture manipulation for immunotherapy.

Applicants working at the interface of computational, synthetic, and translational immunology are especially encouraged to apply.

Qualification

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in immunology, bioengineering, computational biology, or a related field.
• A strong record of scientific innovation and productivity.
• Demonstrated ability (or potential) to lead an independent, extramurally funded research program.
• Commitment to interdisciplinary collaborations and mentorship.

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive academic environment, and strongly encourage applications from individuals underrepresented in science and medicine.

Explore the Choi Laboratory’s research, publications, and ongoing programs:

• Choi Laboratory website:
  Choi (Jaehyuk) Lab | UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
• Laboratory research overview:
• Dr. Jaehyuk Choi Influence:
  Jaehyuk Choi - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. Asan equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

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• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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