UNIV - Open Rank - Department of Pharmacology and Immunology

Job Description Summary

The Department of Pharmacology and Immunology at the Medical University of South Carolina invites applications for a part-time (.5 FTE) faculty position. The academic appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level in the tenure track series and will be accompanied by an anticipated commitment to the Ralph H. Johnson VA.

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

20

Work Shift

Job Description

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. 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 states 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

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: 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. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.

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