Academic Urologic Oncologist (Open Rank)

Rutgers Cancer Institute; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health seek an Academic Urologic Oncologist to join the Genitourinary Oncology Program. The candidate will contribute to clinical care, academia, and innovation in treating complex GU cancers, with strong emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration and translational research.

The position is in the Department of Surgery, with a Clinical Scholar track featuring 60–70% clinical effort, startup support for research, and opportunities for leadership and

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree required.
• Completed or completing Society of Urologic Oncology-accredited fellowship training.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible.
• Eligible for or currently holding a New Jersey medical license.
• Experience with conventional open surgery and robotic-assisted surgery.
• Training in clinical/translational research.
• Strong interest in developing a robust GU disease-specific program and contributing to a multidisciplinary GU Oncology Program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in education and mentorship of medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees.
• Develop and lead a disease-focused GU oncology clinical and research program.
• Deliver clinical care across genitourinary malignancies and engage in translational research.

Skills

Clinical research

Robotic surgery

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Society of Urologic Oncology fellowship training

Job description

Academic Urologic Oncologist (Open Rank)

Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health are seeking an Academic Urologic Oncologist to join our collaborative Genitourinary (GU) Oncology Program. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in clinical care, academic scholarship, and innovation. Candidates with expertise and interest in clinical trial development, investigator-initiated research, translational science, and multidisciplinary cancer care are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have demonstrated clinical expertise and technical proficiency in the management of complex genitourinary malignancies and will have the opportunity to develop a disease-focused clinical and research program.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic team and academic environment with access to a broad and diverse patient population, multidisciplinary clinical expertise, and a robust infrastructure for clinical investigation and translational research. Academic appointment will be in the Department of Surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The successful candidate will participate in the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees.

The successful candidate will be on the Clinical Scholar track, with approximately 60-70% clinical effort dedicated to supporting both academic and clinical priorities. Clinical practice will be located in the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art, freestanding cancer hospital designed to advance cancer research and patient care. Startup support will be provided to facilitate research and academic growth. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. Leadership opportunities exist for qualified candidates.

Candidate Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree
• Completed or completing a Society of Urologic Oncology-accredited fellowship training
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Eligible for or currently holding a New Jersey medical license
• Experience with conventional open surgery and robotic-assisted surgery
• Training in clinical/translational research
• Strong interest in developing a robust GU disease-specific program and contributing to a multidisciplinary GU Oncology Program