Job Purpose
​The Clinical Sciences Department at the University of Sharjah College of Medicine is committed to expanding its Immunology Program, with a particular emphasis on cancer immunology, and is seeking candidates at the Assistant, Associate or Full-Professor level.

We are particularly interested in candidates whose research on cancer immunology includes, but is not limited to, cancer micro-environment, cancer genetics, cancer immune evasion, cancer gene therapy/stem cell therapy.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an energetic, well-funded research program; engage in interdisciplinary and collaborative research as well as teaching undergraduate and graduate students.​

Main accountabilities & expectations
​The candidate will devote his time for teaching and for conducting research in the College of Medicine.
Manage projects and serve as an expert cancer immunology.
Maintain an independent and internationally competitive research program.
Supervise postdocs, graduate students and technical personnel in research projects in cancer immunology.
Apply for external funding - both national and international.
Actively participate in academic, industry and health care collaborations.
Teach courses in his/her field of expertise to both undergraduate and graduate students​.

Required Skills
The candidate must pre​sent track record of excellence in teaching undergraduate medical students, as well as graduate students in molecular medicine.
Must also complement and collaborate with research groups with broad expertise in basic and translational research.
Priority will be given to candidates with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications in cancer immunology.
Research experience and interest in colorectal and lung cancer is preferred.
The successful applicant must possess excellent interpersonal and communications skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere and effectively liaise among scientists, research centers, and funding agencies.
The successful applicant​ should have a successful postdoctoral training experience with an excellent record of research activities, and strong potential for obtaining competitive external grants to support their research.