Faculty Positions in Cancer Research - Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center Health

Basic Science Faculty Positions At Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SKCCC) at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, PA is excited to announce new basic science faculty positions. We are particularly interested in investigators (PhD, MD, or MD/PhD) with research expertise in the following areas:

• Tumor immunology (mechanisms of immune evasion, tumor immune microenvironment, effects of aging)
• Immune-based therapies
• Cancer vaccines and tumor antigen identification

Preference will be given to funded investigators focused on SKCCC catchment area priorities including breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer and multiple myeloma.

The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SKCCC) is an NCI-designated consortium cancer center that includes researchers from Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel University. SKCCC strongly encourages translation and trans-disciplinary science. Modern facilities include cryo-EM, single cell sequencing and spatial transcriptomics. Further details can be found at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Recruited faculty will be provided generous start-up funds, a competitive salary, and a tenure-track appointment in an appropriate department of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College.

The SKCCC is located in the heart of Philadelphia, that serves as a hub for academic medicine, biotech and pharma, and has a vibrant cultural scene. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Qualified applicants should submit a single PDF file containing a C.V., contact information for three references, and a 2-page research statement.

Inquiries and expressions of interest should be directed to:

Faculty Recruitment

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.