Faculty Positions in Cancer Research at Jefferson Health Plan

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tumor Immunology, Aging and Cancer, Transcription Factor Networks, Epigenetics, Translational Science, Trans-Disciplinary Science, Cryo-EM, Single Cell Sequencing, Spatial Transcriptomics

Industry

Insurance Carriers

Description

Job Details The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SKCCC) at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, PA is excited to announce new basic science faculty positions. We are particularly interested in investigators (PhD, MD, or MD/PhD) with research expertise in the following areas: • Tumor immunology • Aging and cancer • Transcription factor networks and epigenetics Job Description Preference will be given to funded investigators focused on SKCCC catchment area priorities including breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer and multiple myeloma. The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SKCCC) is an NCI-designated consortium cancer center that includes researchers from Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel University. SKCCC strongly encourages translation and trans-disciplinary science. Modern facilities include cryo-EM, single cell sequencing and spatial transcriptomics. Further details can be found at: https://sidneykimmelcancercenter.jeffersonhealth.org/research.html. Recruited faculty will be provided generous start-up funds, a competitive salary, and a tenure-track appointment in an appropriate department of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College. The SKCCC is located in the heart of Philadelphia, that serves as a hub for academic medicine, biotech and pharma, and has a vibrant cultural scene. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Qualified applicants should submit a single PDF file containing a C.V., contact information for three references, and a 2-page research statement. Inquiries and expressions of interest should be directed to: FacultyRecruitment@jefferson.edu Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Thomas Jefferson University Primary Location Address 951 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance. For more benefits information, please click here In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.

How To Apply:

Incase you would like to apply to this job directly from the source, please click here

Responsibilities

The recruited faculty will engage in basic science research in cancer-related fields. They will also contribute to the academic and research missions of the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center.