Research Scientist

The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine seeks candidates for a Research Scientist to assist in leading a program in oncologic vaccine development. Candidates must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree and a minimum of 5 years experience conducting research in cancer biology/immunology.   Candidates should have expertise in experimental tumor immunobiology in mouse models and be knowledgeable about the cellular and humoral mediators of tumor susceptibility and resistance in the tumor microenvironment. Technical expertise employing genetic tools, FACS and flow cytometry, cell culture, tumor implantation models and protein expression and analysis methods are essential. The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to train and supervise undergraduate and graduate students and staff scientists. A collaborative approach to scientific investigation and the willingness to teach are essential. The successful candidate will have a record of scientific publication in peer reviewed journals and be capable (if not already proven) of writing grant applications.  

The Keck School of Medicine Department of Pathology is one of the largest pathology departments in the United States.

The Department aims to shape the future of pathology as it will be practiced in community hospitals, academic medical centers and clinical laboratories throughout the country.

The University offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $108,321.49 - $123,497.52 - $145,823.38. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Combined experience/education as a substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 5 years Combined experience/education as a substitute for minimum work experience Minimum Skills: Directly related education and experience in research specialization with highly advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures, analysis methods, principles, theories and concepts. Demonstrated leadership in developing new ideas and ability to publish in appropriate academic and practitioner outlets. Demonstrated independent thinking and leadership in scholarly writing according established criteria (e.g., first-authored publications, conceptual leadership in the development of publications generated alone or with others, writing of first drafts of publications and/or single-authored publications).