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Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute of Florida

Division Director – Cancer Immunobiology


The Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute of Florida (VGTI-FL) is seeking to recruit outstanding Cancer Immunologists to direct the Cancer Immunobiology Division at the institute. Candidates are expected to establish and direct a vigorous clinical research immunology program in the Division of Cancer Immunobiology and recruit an additional five Principal Investigators. VGTI-FL is one of the internationally acclaimed research institutes invited to locate to Florida as part of a State-sponsored initiative to enhance biomedical research in Florida.  Research at VGTI-FL focuses on Global Health initiatives utilizing systems biology approaches to study the human innate and adaptive immune response to infectious diseases and cancer.

Research themes of VGTI-FL include:
  • HIV-1 and emerging infectious pathogens
  • Vaccine development and adjuvants 
  • Cancer Immunology 
  • Ageing and the immune response 


Desired Skills & Experience

Successful candidates (M.D. and/or Ph.D.) will have an established extramurally funded research program and a strong publication record in Cancer Immunology. The position offers highly competitive salary and startup packages, with access to state-of­-the-art Genomics, Bioinformatics and Flow Cytometry core facilities as well as BSL3/ ABSL3 containment facilities within the institute. For more information, including a description of the research interests, please visit: www.vgtifl.org  Qualified candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, a 3-page description of their proposed research program and the names/contact information of three references.

All applicants must register their interest at the link https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=876991

To submit your expanded curriculum vitaes and publications and additional materials you would like the committee to evaluate please email search@vgtifl.org  or mail to:

Search Committee: C/O Jill Hacket 
Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute Florida
11350 SW Village Pkwy 3rd Floor
Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

Review of applications will commence November 1, 2011 and continue until the positions are filled.

VGTI is an EEO/AAP Institution committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. 

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