UNIV Assistant​/Associate Professor -Department of Pharmacology and Immunology

Position: UNIV- Open Rank- Assistant/Associate Professor -Department of Pharmacology and Immunology
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- Open Rank
- Assistant/Associate Professor
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- Open Rank
- Assistant/Associate Professor
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- ** Job Description Summary
** The Department of Pharmacology and Immunology at the Medical University of South Carolina invites applications for a full-time faculty position. The academic appointment will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the tenure track series.
** Entity
* * Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
** Worker Type
** Employee
* * Worker Sub-Type
** Faculty
* * Cost Center
** CC001032 COM PHARM Administration CC
** Pay Rate Type
** Salary
* * Pay Grade
** University-00
** Pay Range
** 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
** Scheduled Weekly Hours
** 40
* * Work Shift
**** Job Description
** The Department of Pharmacology and Immunology at the Medical University of South Carolina invites applications for a full-time faculty position. The academic appointment will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the tenure track series.

The successful candidate will complement the diverse research portfolio of our newly merged department, which includes T cell biology and adoptive cellular therapy, neuroimmunology, autoimmunity, infectious disease, redox metabolism, glycoproteomics and multimodal spatial omics. Candidates conducting cutting-edge research in any aspect of cancer pharmacology or immunology are especially encouraged to apply, and current strengths in this area include T cell biology and metabolism, tumor microenvironment, target discovery, biomarkers, therapy, and the use of immune cells as a vehicle for therapy.

Cancer focused faculty will be located in the Hollings Cancer Center, an NCI designated cancer center. Ideal applicants will be creative and collaborative scientists and will be expected to establish and maintain a rigorous extramurally funded research program, as well as to participate in our strong graduate training programs. The scientific environment within the College of Medicine and in the Department is highly interactive and productive, with strong ties on campus to other Basic Science and Clinical Departments, as well as Research Centers and Institutes.

Outstanding core facilities are available on campus (), including a state-of-the-art Mass Spectrometry Facility within the department that specializes in the analysis of post-translational modifications of proteins.

MUSC is in the beautiful historic city of Charleston (ranked #1 travel destination in the U.S.), bounded by the Atlantic Ocean and beautiful beaches to the east and south, and national forests and wildlife refuges to the north and west. MUSC is the state’s top-ranked medical center.
** Preferred Experience & Additional

Skills:

** All applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D., as well as postdoctoral research experience with a strong record of research accomplishments and publications. Academic credentials and existing extramural grant support will determine faculty rank. Highly competitive start-up packages are available including ample laboratory space.

Candidates must create an applicant profile and upload the following:
1. Curriculum vitae
2. Statement of research, including past and planned research (2-3 pages)3. Brief statement of teaching/mentoring, including past experience and teaching/mentoring philosophy.
4. Contact information for at least three (3) references
** Additional

Job Description
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* Physical Requirements:

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The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes.

(Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.

(Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.

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