Clinical Investigations and Precision Therapeutics Physician Scientist

Rutgers University; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cancer research is seeking a passionate faculty member for a tenure track position. This role offers the opportunity to engage in groundbreaking research that translates into clinical applications, focusing on innovative strategies in cancer treatment and prevention. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in oncology, demonstrated research success, and a commitment to education. Join a collaborative environment that fosters the integration of research and clinical practice, providing the resources necessary for impactful contributions in the field of cancer care.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD required with board certification in oncology.
• Strong research background in cancer biology and grant funding success.

Responsibilities

• Translate basic research into clinical trials and care.
• Develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

Skills

Research in cancer biology

Grant writing

Clinical oncology

Teaching and mentoring

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Board certification in oncology

Job description

Clinical Investigations and Precision Therapeutics Research Program; Tenure Track (Assistant to Associate Professor)

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Applicants should submit a CV, a cover letter detailing how the candidate’s work will contribute to the Rutgers Cancer Institute Mission, a research statement, and list 3 references with contact information or upload reference letters. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions about the application process.

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title: Clinical Investigations and Precision Therapeutics Research Program; Tenure Track (Assistant to Associate Professor)

Department: Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Salary: Commensurate With Experience

Posting Summary

In an effort to facilitate the translation of basic research into clinical trials and clinical care, Rutgers Cancer Institute in alliance with the Strategic Plan of the Cancer Institute and Rutgers University strives to increase its physician scientist faculty. We invite applications for an open rank, tenure track faculty position to join the Clinical Investigations and Precision Therapeutics (CIPT) Research Program to translate outstanding science across the Cancer Center into early phase trials, develop novel diagnostic, prevention, and therapeutic strategies, and promote bidirectional translation from bench to bedside and back.

The successful candidate will preferably have a research focus aligned with the CIPT program in one of the following areas: metabolic, cell death and survival pathways in cancer; DNA repair and cell cycle checkpoint abnormalities in cancer; the immune microenvironment in cancer; or markers of response and resistance to cancer therapy. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate past research and clinical success and a growth trajectory in an area anticipated to impact the evolution of cancer and demonstrate success in obtaining grant funding dedicated to translational research in any of these areas. The successful candidate should have board certification or eligibility in medical, surgical or radiation oncology.

In an effort to appropriately link basic, translational and clinical sciences to clinical trials, the successful candidate is expected to dedicate 0.2 to 0.40 clinical effort. The remainder of the effort will be devoted to research, education, and teaching. The successful candidate will also have appropriate resources to conduct basic/translational research to the clinical sciences and trials.

It is anticipated that a startup package would include appropriate laboratory space and resources including at least 1 full-time laboratory assistant and/or post-doctoral candidate, funding for pilot basic/translational research studies that will lead to successful external peer-reviewed funding, and funding for pilot clinical trials.

Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center located in New Brunswick, NJ, and RWJBarnabas Health, the state’s largest health care delivery system, partner to deliver high-quality and sophisticated oncology care to patients close to home. This integrated cancer care model combines the strength of both entities, offering access to the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options for adult and pediatric cancer patients, including clinical trials, immunotherapy, proton therapy, precision medicine, CAR T-cell therapy and cardio-oncology. Unique opportunities exist for collaborations between clinical and research programs, including clinical trials research, cancer chemoprevention, clinical and basic pharmacology, and Phase 1 clinical trials.

Faculty will have the exciting opportunity to be involved in teaching activities for medical students and residents as well as targeted lectures in their area of expertise.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• MD or MD/PhD
• Board certification or eligibility in medical, surgical or radiation oncology
• Active NJML or qualify for NJML
• Outstanding academic credentials

Rank will be commensurate with experience.

Contact Information

For questions on this position or to learn more about our available positions, please contact the Rutgers Cancer Institute Faculty Recruitment Office at [e-mail].