Assistant/Associate Professor in Cancer Immunology
Tenure-track faculty position in cancer immunology and immunotherapy at Emory University’s Winship Cancer Institute.
Best for:Best for established researchers with a PhD, MD, or equivalent in immunology, oncology, or a related field, seeking to lead a translational cancer immunology program with clinical and basic research expertise.
Overview
Emory University’s Department of Microbiology & Immunology and Winship Cancer Institute seek a tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to advance research in cancer immunology and immunotherapy. The successful candidate will establish an independent research program, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to graduate and postdoctoral training. The position leverages Winship’s state-of-the-art facilities, including the Winship Center for Cancer Immunology (WCCI) and the Winship Cellular Therapy Initiative (WCTI), which focus on adoptive T cell therapies for solid tumors. The environment fosters translational research, clinical trials, and partnerships with nearby institutions like the CDC and Emory’s Immunology and Vaccine Center.
What you'll do
- Establish and maintain an extramurally funded independent research program in cancer immunology or immunotherapy.
- Develop and lead translational research projects, including clinical trials and team science collaborations.
- Supervise and mentor graduate students, medical students, and postdoctoral researchers in cancer immunology.
- Collaborate with Winship Cancer Institute’s core facilities and clinical trial programs, including the Winship Cellular Therapy Initiative.
- Participate in interdisciplinary research initiatives with nearby institutions like the CDC, Emory Transplant Center, and Emory National Biomedical Research Center.
- Contribute to teaching and curriculum development in microbiology, immunology, and cancer biology.
- Publish research findings in high-impact journals and secure external funding for research projects.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD, MD, or equivalent degree in immunology, oncology, molecular biology, or a related field.
Language: English (proficiency required for academic and clinical interactions)
Instruction: English
Publications: Productive postdoctoral or independent research record, with emphasis on translational impact.
- Proven record of independent research in cancer immunology or immunotherapy.
- Experience with translational research and clinical trial design.
- Strong track record of securing extramural funding for research.
- Collaborative mindset with demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in adoptive T cell therapy (TIL, CAR, TCR) or related immunotherapeutic approaches.
- Ability to mentor and supervise trainees at multiple levels (graduate, medical, postdoctoral).
- No explicit eligibility restrictions beyond degree requirements; open to all qualified applicants.
- Emory University adheres to equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-06 · open until filled
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a 2-page description of research interests, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the Cancer Immunology Faculty Search Committee via email to dgooden@emory.edu. Additionally, candidates must apply through the Emory University employment portal to be considered.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Description of research interests (2 pages)
- Three letters of reference
Contact
Dana Goodenough· Administrative Contact for Cancer Immunology Faculty Search
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