Transplant/Cell Therapy & Malignant Hematology - Physician Scientist

Faculty Positions Available: Physician-Scientists

Our organization is actively seeking to fill faculty roles at various ranks (Assistant, Associate, or Professor) for Physician-Scientists, including leadership positions within our team.

We are in search of dynamic faculty members who are eager to establish an academic and laboratory-based translational research program. This will involve close collaboration with our established basic, translational, and clinical scientists.

Key Responsibilities

• Primarily focus on research within a dedicated laboratory space, supported by a generous startup package.
• Engage in the development, execution, and participation of translating laboratory findings into clinical applications.
• Collaborate on research initiatives related to blood and marrow transplantation and cellular immunotherapy.
• Oversee graduate students, research and clinical fellows, residents, and mid-level providers during laboratory, outpatient, and inpatient activities.

Our medical center and children's hospital are prominent sites for various solid organ transplants, offering numerous collaborative opportunities in transplant immunology and regenerative medicine for both adults and children.

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, mentoring, and supportive environment, particularly for recent fellows and junior faculty members.

Research Focus

The TCT/Hematologic Malignancies Division is dedicated to pioneering and implementing innovative cell-based and immune therapies, including CAR-T, NK, vaccine, and gene therapies, as well as cell and vector engineering. Our focus also includes transplant immunology and both autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Candidates may choose to concentrate on specific hematological diseases based on their interests.

This research is bolstered by access to core facilities, laboratory space, the Cancer Center Clinical Trials Unit, a new cGMP and TCT laboratory, a repository of fully characterized tumor samples, and a state-of-the-art Medical Center and Children's Hospital that opened in 2021, all situated on the Medical School campus. Our TCT program is fully FACT accredited for adult autologous and allogeneic BMT and immune effector cell therapy, offering various FDA-approved and experimental CAR-T therapies, along with other immune effector cells and gene therapies.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent international degree.
• Completion of fellowships in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology; TCT fellowship or equivalent experience preferred.
• Board eligibility or certification in Internal Medicine, Hematology, or Medical Oncology.
• Alternatively, completion of fellowships in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology or Immunology, with board eligibility or certification in Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, or Immunology.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package, with academic appointments aligned with experience and qualifications. Administrative and research support, including staff and resources, will be provided.

The compensation range for starting base salary is between $150,000 and $400,000, adjusted based on experience and faculty rank. This figure does not include variable compensation or additional productivity incentives, which will be discussed during the recruitment process.

• Generous retirement contributions
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Competitive vacation and sick leave
• CME days and funding
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Paid life insurance

Please note that residency in California is required upon starting this position. This opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 waiver.

About the Area

Located in Loma Linda, recognized as the only Blue Zone in the United States, our community is family-friendly and emphasizes health and wellness. Situated in Southern California between Los Angeles and Palm Springs, this region, known as the Inland Empire, offers easy access to beaches, skiing, hiking, and various outdoor activities. The area boasts a low cost of living and excellent educational institutions, both public and private. Faculty members may also qualify for federal student loan forgiveness programs.