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Emory University

Cancer Immunology Scientist

Emory University

Seeking Cancer Immunology Scientist at Emory University to conduct research on innate immunity and cancer. Collaborate across disciplines and support graduate education while advancing research in tumor biology.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in innate immunity and cancer biology, with a strong record of scientific productivity and the ability to secure extramural funding. Capable of building an independent research program and collaborating across disciplines to advance impactful research.

Highest-signal resume keywords
PhD, MD, MD/PhDPostdoctoral ExperienceInnate Immunity ResearchCancer Biology ExpertiseExtramural Funding

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Hard Skills
Mechanistic StudiesResearch PublicationsClinical ResearchTranslational ResearchIndependent Research Program
Soft Skills
CollaborationVisionary Leadership
Industry Keywords
Innate Immune PathwaysTumor BiologyHost ResponsesTherapeutic OutcomesWinship Cancer Institute

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Conduct mechanistic studies aimed at advancing understanding of innate immune pathways shaping tumor biology, host responses, and therapeutic outcomes
  • Support graduate medical education and interface with translational/clinical research missions at Winship
  • Collaborate successfully across disciplines to conduct impactful, clinically-relevant research
  • Build a dynamic, independent research program focused on innate immune mechanisms influencing human cancer and its treatment
  • Engage in initiatives such as the Winship Cancer Institute

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree
  • Postdoctoral or clinical fellowship experience relevant to innate immunity, immunology, cancer biology, or closely related fields
  • Record of scientific productivity appropriate to rank as indicated by primary research publications
  • Evidence of current or potential future extramural funding
  • Synergy with existing research strengths in the department and across the university
  • Clear, compelling vision for future research

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health and Safety Information
  • Access to state-of-the-art shared resources and core laboratories for immunology, cancer biology, and translational science, including advanced multi-spectral flow cytometry, single-cell and spatial profiling technologies, imaging facilities, and Emory’s Integrated Core Facilities
  • Opportunities for synergy within Emory and across nearby partner institutions