The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the University of Southern California seeks a Research Scientist to assist in leading a program in oncologic vaccine development, addressing the need for innovative cancer treatments.
Requirements
- Expertise in experimental tumor immunobiology in mouse models
- Knowledge of cellular and humoral mediators of tumor susceptibility and resistance in the tumor microenvironment
- Technical expertise employing genetic tools, FACS and flow cytometry, cell culture, tumor implantation models and protein expression and analysis methods
- Highly advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures, analysis methods, principles, theories and concepts in research specialization
- Experience with protein expression and analysis methods
- Experience with cell culture and tumor implantation models
- Experience with FACS and flow cytometry
Responsibilities
- Assist in leading a program in oncologic vaccine development
- Conduct research in cancer biology/immunology
- Employ genetic tools, FACS and flow cytometry, cell culture, tumor implantation models and protein expression and analysis methods
- Train and supervise undergraduate and graduate students and staff scientists
- Collaborate on scientific investigation
- Write grant applications
- Publish in peer-reviewed journals
Other
- Minimum Education: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Minimum Experience: 5 years
- Demonstrated leadership in developing new ideas and ability to publish in appropriate academic and practitioner outlets
- Demonstrated independent thinking and leadership in scholarly writing
- Ability to work collaboratively and supervise students and staff
