Job Description

The Center for Cellular Therapies and Cancer Immunology (CCTCI) at UT Southwestern Medical Center is recruiting tenure-track faculty at all academic ranks (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). We seek innovative scientists with expertise in immune engineering who are eager to develop transformative technologies and biologics to treat cancer.

About the Center

The CCTCI is a newly established, interdisciplinary center dedicated to accelerating the discovery and clinical translation of next-generation immunotherapies, including first-in-human Phase I trials The Center leverages UT Southwestern's world-class infrastructure in cellular manufacturing, genomics, and early-phase clinical development to bridge bench and bedside.

Research Areas of Interest

We welcome applicants using cutting-edge tools to investigate and manipulate the immune system for therapeutic gain. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Machine learning applied to immunological challenges, such as modeling immune responses, antigen specificity, or cellular differentiation
• Protein engineering for immune modulation, including immune receptors, cytokines, and synthetic ligands
• Cellular engineering approaches, such as synthetic circuits, reprogramming, and in vivo cell targeting
• Genome engineering, including CRISPR-based systems, targeted epigenetic editing, and chromatin architecture manipulation for immunotherapy

Applicants working at the interface of computational, synthetic, and translational immunology are especially encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in immunology, bioengineering, computational biology, or a related field
• A strong record of scientific innovation and productivity
• Demonstrated ability (or potential) to lead an independent, extramurally funded research program
• Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• 3-page research statement outlining past accomplishments and future directions
• Brief summary of up to three key publications (with links)
• Contact information for three references

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/