Academic Thoracic Surgeon

Ctsnet, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan (401k)

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Thoracic Surgery Branch, National Cancer Institute, NIH, is seeking an ABTS certified or eligible thoracic surgeon with a strong commitment to translational research in thoracic oncology. This position is in the Center for Cancer Research at the NIH Clinical Center, the largest hospital in the world devoted solely to biomedical research.

Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, with protected time, mentoring, and laboratory/clinical protocol

Qualifications

• ABTS certification or eligibility in thoracic surgery.
• Commitment to translational research in thoracic oncology.
• Academic rank and compensation based on qualifications.

Skills

ABTS certification

Thoracic oncology research

Education

ABTS certification

MD/DO

Job description

Overview

The Thoracic Surgery Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking an ABTS certified or eligible thoracic surgeon with a strong commitment to translational research in thoracic oncology. This position is in the Center for Cancer Research at the NIH Clinical Center, the largest hospital in the world devoted solely to biomedical research. The role provides comprehensive resources, protected time, mentoring, and laboratory and clinical protocol support in an environment that fosters high risk–high reward research. The position is well suited for thoracic surgeons who wish to establish independent research programs and translate findings into innovative clinical trials with the potential to establish new standards for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of thoracic malignancies. Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The position has the potential for growth and includes a full benefits package: paid leave, health, life insurance, retirement, and a 401k‑equivalent savings plan.

Application

Interested applicants should send a statement of clinical and research interests, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three references to the attention of: Ms. Jan Pappas, [e-mail].