Research Associate Professor - Dr Nishimura's Lab

Salary Range: $67,000 - $120,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/ The candidate will be expected to build an independent research program and collaborate with the Nishimura lab in projects of mutual interest. These include cloning and evaluating new human TCR's for their ability to recognize cancer cells in vitro and treat established tumors in mouse xenograft models. The candidate must also mentor graduate students and supervise technical staff. Finally, under the guidance of Dr. Nishimura, the candidate is expected to submit NIH grants for funding consideration within the first 3 years of their appointment.

The candidate must have a PhD or MD degree with at least 10 years experience in cancer immunology. The candidate must also have experience with transducing T cells with TCR and CAR genes using retroviral and lentiviral vectors and evaluating their phenotype and function using immunologic assays. Experience with mouse tumor models is considered an essential skill. Excellent spoken and written English is essential.

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