Academic Thoracic Surgeon

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Health insurance

401k-equivalent savings plan

Job summary

The Thoracic Surgery Branch at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD seeks an ABTS-certified or eligible thoracic surgeon with a strong commitment to translational research in thoracic oncology. The position offers protected time, mentoring, and laboratory and clinical protocol support in an environment that fosters high risk–high reward research.

Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, with a full benefits package described in the notice.

Qualifications

• ABTS certification or eligibility to practice as a thoracic surgeon.
• Strong commitment to translational research in thoracic oncology.
• Experience establishing independent research programs and translating findings into clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Develop translational research programs in thoracic oncology.
• Translate research findings into innovative clinical trials.
• Provide mentoring and collaborate across clinical and laboratory teams.

Education

ABTS certification or eligible Thoracic surgeon

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].