Transplant/Cell Therapy & Malignant Hematology - Physician Scientist Job at Loma

Loma Linda University Health, Division of Transplant/Cell Therapy (TCT) is looking to recruit for faculty positions at open rank (Assistant/Associate/Professor) as Physician-Scientists, including leadership opportunities to join our team. We are seeking energetic faculty Physician-Scientists who desire to develop an academic, laboratory translational research program, in close collaboration with established basic, translational, and clinical scientists at Loma Linda University. Successful candidates will have a primarily research laboratory assignment with dedicated laboratory space and a generous start up package, but will also be expected to develop, conduct, and participate in translating laboratory research into clinical applications, other collaborative research in blood and marrow transplantation, and cellular immunotherapy. Loma Linda University Medical Center and Children Hospital are active sites for multiple solid organ transplants with multiple collaborative opportunities in transplant immunology and regenerative medicine in adults and children. Loma Linda University has a strong collaborative, mentoring and supportive environment especially for graduating fellows and junior faculty applicants. Teaching responsibilities would involve oversight of graduate students, research and clinical fellows, residents, and mid-level providers during laboratory, ambulatory, and inpatient activities. The TCT/Hem Malignancies Division is focused on the development and implementation of novel cell-based and immune therapies (including CAR-T, NK, vaccine, and gene therapies; and cell and vector engineering), transplant immunology, as well as autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation. Additional, specific hematological disease focus is optional and is based on candidate preference. This work is supported by core facilities, laboratory research space, the Cancer Center Clinical Trials Unit, a new cGMP and TCT laboratory, fully characterized tumor samples repository, and a new state-of-the-art Medical Center and a Children Hospital buildings opened in 2021, all on the Medical School campus. TCT program at Loma Linda University heath is a fully FACT accredited program in adult autologous and allogeneic BMT and immune effector cell therapy providing various FDA approved and experimental CAR-T, other immune effector cells and gene therapy. Loma Linda University was established in 1905 and Loma Linda University Medical Center and Children's Hospital are the major and only Academic Medical Centers in the Inland Empire in Southern California that provide Transplant and Cell therapy. Qualification requirements include MD (or foreign equivalent), completion of fellowships in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology, TCT fellowship (or equivalent experience) preferred, and Internal Medicine, Hematology, or Medical Oncology board eligible or certified; or completion of fellowships in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology or Immunology, TCT fellowship (or equivalent experience), and Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, or Immunology board eligible or certified. Comprehensive salary, benefits, and a competitive package will be provided, and academic appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Administrative and research support including staff, resources and infrastructure will be provided. The campus is located within driving distance from Los Angeles, beach cities and San Diego Interested candidates should submit inquiries to Division Head: Hisham Abdel-Azim, MD ( habdelazim@llu.edu ). About the area Loma Linda, recognized as the only Blue Zone in the nation, is a family-friendly community known for its strong sense of community and commitment to health and wellness. Loma Linda University is located in Southern California between Los Angeles and Palm Springs in an area known as the Inland Empire. Nestled at the foot of the San Bernardino mountains, we have convenient access to beaches, skiing, hiking, and a variety of other outdoor activities. This growing region has a low cost of living and excellent private and public school systems. Faculty members are eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs. Compensation

In Summary: Loma Linda University Health Division of Transplant/Cell Therapy (TCT) is looking to recruit for faculty positions at open rank (Assistant/Associate/Professor) as Physician-Scientists . Successful candidates will have a primarily research laboratory assignment with dedicated laboratory space and a generous start up package .

En Español: Loma Linda University Health, Division of Transplantation/Cell Therapy (TCT) está buscando reclutar para cargos de profesorado en rango abierto como Médicos-Científicos, incluyendo oportunidades de liderazgo para unirse a nuestro equipo. Buscamos docentes-científicos que deseen desarrollar un programa académico de investigación traslacional de laboratorio, en estrecha colaboración con científicos básicos establecidos, translativos y clínicos de la Universidad de Loma Linda. Los candidatos exitosos tendrán una asignación primordial de laboratorio de investigación con espacio de laboratorio y un generoso paquete de inicio, pero también se espera que realicen y participen en traducir la investigación del laboratorio a aplicaciones clínicas, otras investigaciones junior dedicadas al trasplante de sangre y médula, e inmunoterapia celular. La División TCT/Hem Malignancies se centra en el desarrollo e implementación de nuevas terapias basadas en células y inmunitarias (incluyendo CAR-T, NK, vacuna y terapia génica; y ingeniería celular y vectorial), inmunecología del trasplante, así como un transplante de células madre hematopoiéticas autógenas y alogénicas. El enfoque adicional sobre enfermedades hematológicas específicas es opcional y se basa en la preferencia del candidato. Este trabajo está apoyado por instalaciones centrales, espacio de investigación de laboratorio, la Unidad de ensayos clínicos del Centro Cáncer, un nuevo laboratorio cGMP y TCT, repositorio de muestras tumorales completamente caracterizadas y un nuevo centro médico de última generación y un hospital infantil que abrió sus puertas en 2021, todo en el campus de la Escuela Médica. Los requisitos de calificación incluyen MD (o equivalente extranjero), la finalización de becas en Oncología Médica y/o Hematología, TCT fellowship (o experiencia equivalente) preferida, y Medicina Interna, Hematología o Junta de oncología médica elegible o certificada; o la terminación de becarios en Pediatric Hematology / Oncology o Inmunology , TCT fellow (o similar experiencia), y Pediatrica, Hematologia pediátrica/Oncología, o junta de inmunología elegibles o certificados. Se proporcionará un salario completo, beneficios y una experiencia competitiva, y el paquete académico será proporcional al acceso a la experiencia y las cualificaciones. se proporcionarán actividades administrativas y de apoyo a la investigación incluyendo personal, recursos e infraestructura. La comunidad está ubicada dentro del área de San Ángeles, Cuatro ciudades interesadas de los Estados Unidos y la ciudad de San Diego. Los miembros de la facultad son elegibles para programas federales de perdón de préstamos estudiantiles. Beneficios de compensación El rango de indemnización listado es solo para una compensación básica inicial y se ajusta en función de años de experiencia y/o rango del profesorado: $150,000 $400,000. Esta cantidad no incluye compensación variable o productividad adicional y está sujeta a los planes de remuneración individuales del departamento. Se discute más información sobre la compensación con los departamentos durante el proceso de reclutamiento. Nuestros beneficios incluyen: Contribución generosa a la jubilación Cobertura médica / dental Comprehensive Medical Coverage Vacation Competitive Ill Days CME Days and Funds Relocation Assistance (si corresponde)