Academic Thoracic Surgeon

Srobotics; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

401k‑equivalent savings plan

Job summary

National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks a thoracic surgeon with ABTS certification or eligible status to pursue translational research in thoracic oncology at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD. The role offers protected time, mentoring, and resources to establish independent research programs and translate findings into innovative clinical trials.

Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, with a comprehensive benefits package including paid

Qualifications

• ABTS certification or eligibility for a thoracic surgeon.
• Strong commitment to translational research in thoracic oncology.
• Aspires to establish independent research programs translating findings into clinical trials.
• Ability to translate research into innovative diagnostic and treatment strategies for thoracic malignancies.

Responsibilities

• Lead translational research initiatives in thoracic oncology.
• Translate laboratory findings into clinical trial protocols at NIH Clinical Center.
• Provide mentoring and support for laboratory and clinical protocols.
• Collaborate with clinicians to advance standards of care in thoracic cancer.

Skills

ABTS certification

Thoracic surgery

Translational research

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].